1. SILVER TRAINING FOOD DUKE OF EDINBURGH HILLARY AWARD

2. FOOD You must plan your food in your groups - share the load of food and stoves - learn to work together - consider the needs of everyone in the group Consider nutritional and energy requirements weight, bulk, taste

3. FOOD – DEHYDRATED Removing 98% of water - retains nutrition, reduces weight, increases shelf life Add water to reconstitute in about 20 minutes, then follow instructions No need to refigerate - will last well if sealed Check out nutritional value, weight and cost of various options at camping shops BUT consider: try out beforehand to make sure you like the flavour will you have enough water to rehydrate the food?

4. FOOD – MEAL PLANNING Consider energy requirements (how active will you be?) Weight? Cans – heavy, plus you need a can opener, and you will need to carry the empty cans afterwards Emergency backup supplies? You should always carry enough emergency food to keep you going for an extra day Work together in your group to plan a menu that will suit you all Workbook Assignment: Meal Planning