Non refrigerated Food Options

Soft cheeses can go bad quickly. A good hard cheese will keep. Some salami can go bad after a couple of days. A good summer sausage will keep.

Shop around at the food section of an import store (Cost Plus Imports, etc.). They will tend to have quite a selection of imported foods that are made and packaged to travel. If you need more fat, carry a small bottle of olive oil.

–B.G.–

Loads of info in the FOOD, hydration and Nutrition section (General Forums)
Franco

Please….go to the food section as mentioned. Grocery stores are full of shelf stable food these days – many items sold in the coolers don't need cold in truth (just that people expect to find the food there).

Sorry, didn't realize their was a food section. Thanks.

Eat the packaged, dehydrated meals last.

Read the labels to see if refrigeration is required. An unopened hard cheese keeps just fine. It may sweat some oil if it gets warm so double bag it. There was a unrefrigerated hard salami in a red/white/green, Italian flag colored paper bag that was often sold on a rack next to the refrigerated meat cases. As Sarah mentioned, people just expected to find it near the fresh meats.

To-go condiments in those tiny plastic envelopes can be stored in your sleeping bag to reduce their daytime temps. Taco sauces, vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard are my favorites since they have more flavor per bag than catsup or mayo.

A dozen corn tortillas will keep well if the package is unopened and kept out of sunlight while being insulated in your sleeping bag for a few days. Eat them with rehydrated refried bean flakes and taco sauce.

Look for unleavened bread products–no yeast and less moisture so slower to mold. Also try couscous and bulgar wheat recipes, much better than the store bought mixes.

Experiment at home by storing then eating the same menu as planned for your trip. As usual, whoever prepares the best, has an easier time.