Hiking Food & Stoves

Hiking Food & Camping Stoves

Keeping your energy levels sufficiently charged during a camping adventure or overnight hike is important to ensuring a great experience. Whether you want to fill up on a pack of two-minute noodles or you’ve got some freeze-dried meals to rehydrate, a hiking stove will come in handy for cooking yourself a meal in the great outdoors.

At BCF, our range of Outdoor Gourmet Company and Back Country Cuisine range of hiking food can become a delicious, hearty meal in about 10 minutes! Cook it with the help of a hiking stove run either by fuel tablets or a gas canister – it’s your choice when you explore the selection of hiking equipment available instore and online at BCF.

Does BCF sell camping stoves?

Yes, BCF camping stoves are available in several sizes and starter types from fuel tablets to gas canisters. Each camping stove from Elemental, Coleman and 360 Degrees are lightweight and compact, easily folding down to fit into any hiking backpack you carry.

What is the best hiking food?

Dehydrated and freeze-dried products are a camper and hikers best friend. At BCF, our hiking food range is stocked with products and meals that are specially prepared for hikers and campers. Easy to rehydrate, these nutritionally balanced meals have a long shelf life and offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options to satisfy anyone not matter your dietary requirements or preferences. The perfect choice for dinner on the go, you can enjoy a delicious meal represent the best cuisines from across the globe including an Indian butter chicken, Thai curry or Mediterranean lamb complete with plenty of dehydrated vegetables. Explore the range from Back Country Cuisine and Outdoor Gourmet Company available at BCF today to see what tantalises your tastebuds.

How does freeze-dried food work?

Freeze dried food is created by evaporating the water within the food without making the product shrink during the drying process. Additionally, the food is heat-sealed in foil pouches and flushed with nitrogen gas instead of air which is intended to keep the food flavoursome for at least three years. When ready to eat, the water is quickly reabsorbed by the food, restoring it back to a juicy, tender meal. Back Country Cuisine and Gourmet Food Company, our two chosen manufacturers for freeze-dried food at BCF, each have carefully formulated meal plans that ensure you can keep up the energy needed for outdoor activities such as hiking. The meals are designed to be a balance of carbohydrates and sugars for instant energy, protein to replenish your muscles and oils and fats to keep you feeling full. All of this equals a healthy diet.

Why choose freeze-dried camp food?

There are many benefits to packing a freeze-dried meal for camping. With no moisture in the food, the packs are lightweight and easier to carry despite the food not shrinking during the process. Additionally, freeze-drying a meal retains the natural vitamins, ensuring you still get the nutrients you need with a shelf life of at least three years.

What other campsite cooking equipment does BCF stock?

To complete your camp cooking experience, BCF stock a range of cookware, utensils, kettles, pots, pans and billy’s – everything you’d need to make a meal or hot beverage at the campsite. These products would also make a suitable and useful range of portable BBQ accessories for the backyard, beach or bush.