Camp Food

Stay energised for the outdoors with high-quality, trail-tested camp food from Wildfire Sports & Trek. Whether you're heading into the backcountry or setting up base at your favourite campsite, our collection of ready to eat meals, hiking snacks and camping desserts & drinks ensures you're nourished and ready for adventure - without compromising on taste or convenience. With ready to eat camping food specialists Back Country Cuisine, Offgrid and Radix Nutrition, and camping snacks from go-to brands like Clif and Forager Food Co, you’ll find the essentials you need to stay satisfied from trailhead to summit.

Ready To Eat Camping Food & Meals

Stay well-fed in the wild with easy to prepare, heat and eat camping meals. Ready to eat meals are a game-changer for camping, offering the ultimate in convenience, especially when you're deep in nature and don't want to fuss with prep work or cleanup. RTE meals from Back Country Cuisine, Offgrid and Radix Nutrition require little to no cooking, with a ‘just add hot water’ approach. This means you can spend more time hiking, relaxing or enjoying the campfire instead of chopping ingredients or washing dishes. For campers with limited time or camp cooking gear, ready to eat dinners and shelf stable meals take the hassle out of mealtime without sacrificing satisfaction.

Most ready to eat meals are vacuum-sealed or freeze-dried, making them lightweight, compact and easy to pack - perfect for backpacking and multi-day treks. Their extended shelf life, often lasting months or even years without refrigeration or preservatives, makes them reliable for long journeys or remote adventures. Plus, many are nutritionally balanced, designed to replenish calories and nutrients during physically demanding outdoor activities, with options that include complex carbs, lean protein and essential vitamins.

Today’s dehydrated meals also offer surprising variety and flavour. From creamy pasta dishes to spicy curries and hearty stews, there’s something to satisfy almost every palate and dietary preference - including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free read to eat meal options. Ideal for hikers, trekkers and remote expeditions, these camping meals are built to fuel your adventure while indulging in a delicious taste.

Adventure-ready Desserts & Drinks

Complete your camp meal with a comforting backpacking dessert or begin your day with a flavourful freeze-dried fruit smoothie or instant ice coffee - offering both practicality and pleasure in the wild. Trekking desserts and drinks have become a favourite among campers due to their lightweight, long shelf life and convenience. Often freeze-dried, many of these camp foods and drinks from trusted brands like Back Country Cuisine are created by removing moisture using low temperatures and a vacuum process, which preserves flavour, texture and nutrients.  

For campers, this means being able to enjoy indulgent treats like apple pie without the need for refrigeration or heavy packaging. The compact form also makes packing easier for long hikes or backcountry excursions. Back Country Cuisine heat seals their meals in recyclable foil pouches for freshness. 

Beyond just satisfying a sweet tooth, freeze-dried desserts also offer a morale boost after long days of trekking. Campers can enjoy the comfort of familiar foods with minimal preparation - usually just adding water. This simplicity eliminates the need for bulky cooking equipment, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to minimise weight while maximising comfort and enjoyment in their meals.

Energy Bars & Snacks For Camping & Hiking 

Hiking bars and snacks are essential for keeping your energy up when you’re out in nature. They’re easy to carry, don’t take up much space and don’t need refrigeration, which makes them perfect for long days on the trail or quick refuels between activities. A good camping snack gives you a solid blend of carbohydrates, protein and fat to help you stay energised, focused and in positive spirits - especially when meals are hours away or cooking isn’t an option.

Many trekking energy bars, protein bars and trail snacks are designed to be nutrient-dense, packing wholesome ingredients into a small, lightweight package. This is especially important when you’re burning more energy than usual and don’t want to overload your hiking pack. Many are made with ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, and may give you a combination of both quick fuel and slow-burning energy. Whether you’re looking for something sweet, savoury, chewy, or crunchy, at Wildfire Sports & Trek you'll find a trail snack that fits the moment.

Beyond just fuelling your body, these trail snacks can uplift your mood and help you pace out your day. A favourite energy bar or trail treat like Winners energy bars or EMS Power Cookies can be a reward at the summit or a morale boost when the weather turns. Having access to a variety of textures and flavours helps invigorate your tastebuds on your next camping trip or bushwalk.  

Vegan & Vegetarian Hiking & Camping Food

Our camp food range at Wildfire Sports & Trek includes delicious, plant-based meals and vegan snacks for worry-free camping. Whether you're after a vegan-friendly stir fry or pasta from Back Country Cuisine or a plant-based keto meal from Radix Nutrition, you can enjoy ethical eating without sacrificing nutrition or performance during adventure.

Keep your hunger in check in-between meals with the vegan range of nutrient-dense Clif energy bars and 226ERS energy bars. To give your porridge, muesli or plant-based yoghurt a colourful pop, throw in freeze-dried fruits from Forager Food Co or enjoy them as a convenient trail snack. 

Gluten-Free Hiking & Camping Food

Gluten-free adventurers will find peace of mind in our collection of clearly labelled, gluten-free meals from Back Country Cuisine, Offgrid and Radix Nutrition at Wildfire Sports & Trek. 

With everything from heat and eat or freeze dried gluten-free camping foods to gluten-free trail bars & snacks, you can fuel your body properly while staying on track of your dietary requirements - wherever your journey takes you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are Freeze-Dried Meals Healthy? 

What Are The Best Brands For Ready Made Meal Camp Food?

Whether you're hiking through the backcountry, living the van life or setting up camp by the coast, the right food can make all the difference. Back Country Cuisine, Offgrid and Radix Nutrition are three of the best brands for ready-made camp dinners and adventure-ready meals, each offering unique benefits to match your outdoor lifestyle. These brands specialise in freeze-dried and ready-to-eat meals that are easy to prepare, nutritionally balanced and designed for high-output outdoor activities.

Back Country Cuisine

Back Country Cuisine is a trusted New Zealand brand known for its lightweight, freeze-dried meals made for hiking and camping. With decades of experience, their camping meals are easy to prepare and come in a wide range of flavours - from warming porridges to spicy curries and comforting roast dinners. Tailored to meet your dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, Back Country Cuisine keeps you satisfied from breakfast and lunch to dinner and dessert. Their heat and eat meals are designed for energy, convenience and reliability in tough outdoor conditions.

Offgrid 

Offgrid is a newer Australian brand focused on natural, gourmet-style camping meals with a minimalist, health-conscious edge. Rather than freeze-drying their meals, Offgrid heat and eat meals are pre-cooked and sealed while fresh. They are long-lasting and easy to prepare, appealing to campers, van-lifers and adventurers who want simple, high-quality food off the grid without refrigeration or fuss. They pride themselves on creating preservative-free, gluten-free meals and also feature dairy-free camp food in their range, with a focus on sourcing ingredients locally to support Australian farmers. 

Radix Nutrition

Radix Nutrition is a New Zealand-based company specialising in high-performance, wholefood meals designed to support optimal health, recovery and energy. Their instant nutrition products - ranging from complete meals and breakfasts to protein blends and recovery smoothies - are crafted using natural ingredients and advanced food technology to deliver a dense nutritional profile. 

With an emphasis on gut health and ease of digestion, Radix meals are ideal for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone seeking balanced, nutrient-rich food that’s also convenient. The brand is known for combining scientific precision with real-food simplicity, making nutritious eating accessible even in the most demanding environments.

What Are Easy Camping Snacks?

When you're heading off into the wilderness, whether for a multi-day trek or a laid-back weekend by the fire, easy camping snacks can make a big difference. You want food that’s portable, nutritious, satisfying and - most importantly - won’t spoil. Fortunately, there are a handful of ready to go options that tick all those boxes and keep you energised throughout your outdoor adventures.

Energy Bars 

Clif

A go-to for hikers and campers, Clif energy bars deliver steady energy through complex carbs, plant-based protein and fibre. They come in a variety of flavours like Chocolate Chip and Blueberry Almond Crisp, offering a sweet but nutritious option. Lightweight and shelf-stable, they’re perfect as a quick breakfast, trail snack or easy dessert.

Maurten Energy Bars

Maurten energy bars are designed for endurance athletes, offering a clean and efficient source of fuel. Made with oats, rice and a balanced blend of carbohydrates, they provide steady energy without artificial flavours or preservatives. Simple, effective and easy on the stomach, they’re great for long hikes or high-intensity outings.

226ERS Endurance Energy Bars

Designed for endurance, 226ERS Bars combine natural ingredients like dates, almonds and figs for long-lasting fuel. They’re gluten-free, vegan and free of added sugars or artificial additives. With delicious flavours like White Chocolate & Strawberry, these energy bars are lightweight, clean and convenient - great for high-output activities like hiking, climbing or paddling.

EMS Power Cookies

Crafted in New Zealand and developed by a nutritionist, EMS Power Cookies, bars and trail bites feel more like a homemade treat than a typical energy bar, while being free from preservatives and artificial colours. Soft to eat, low GI and packed with natural ingredients like seeds, dried fruit and wholegrains from oats, they are a delicious and nutritious experience. Though bulkier than most energy bars, they provide a hearty, satisfying option - ideal for base camps, day hikes or when you want something more substantial.

Freeze-dried Fruit & Cheese

Forager Food Co

Tasmanian-based Forager Food Co. has your healthy snack cravings covered with lightweight, trail-ready products with gourmet flavours. Their snack offerings range from vibrant berries to natural cheese, all made using real Australian-grown produce, and freeze-dried for freshness. They’re shelf-stable and pack down easily, making them perfect for ultralight adventures. It’s a great way to sneak in some variety and nutrition without lugging around heavy fresh food.

Happy hiking and camping!