RE: backpacking food?
On your back:
Beef jerky
Kellogs or Familia brand Mueslix dry cereal (serve with rehydrated dry milk)
GORP: mix of bulk granola, peanuts, rolled oats, almonds, raisins, chopped dried fruits,
sunflower seeds, and M&Ms
Cheddar cheese and rye crisp
Lipton's brand pasta dinners or noodle side dishes
Dried packaged soups