Self supported tour food

[shootingstar]

Realistically I can only pack food for next 1-2 days, IMO..unless I was in the desert or up in tundra country in the Arctic where it's just dangerous and too isolated not to have extra food on hand.

But hey, that's just me. I hate the psychological burden of extra pannier weight on self-supported tours (most are, but more often we do motels/hotels or b 'n bs now).

+1 Couscous is helpful. There are little packets of sealed miso paste to make a quick hot soup. Instant noodle bowls, but occasional. Better to have a deli sandwich in terms of balanced ingredients.

Totally agree that one will not be guaranteed healthy food choices often. In some parts of Canada (and U.S.), healthy food is a serious challenge. That's when I do compromise..just cycle lots and chow down that fried burger, fries, etc. from somewhere. There were some situations where I had to eat a regular breakfast of egg, toast, bacon and fries/hash browns, because I needed a ton of energy for a long, rural ride day ahead. No choice. Then 5 hrs. later I was grateful to have eaten that greasy breakfast or I would have fallen over because there wasn't a place in sight for a late lunch. This type of breakfast happened several consecutive days.

settling down just to bread, cheese and tomato/cucumber/sprouts is fine too from store. With fresh fruit. Agree with Eden that many small stores in North America have deli section for selections, including ingredients to make a sandwich or a premade sandwich.

I know someone who cycle toured with now her hubby the whole length of South America to Vancouver (they made a film on it). They had real challenges at times finding meat-free meals. Meat dominated alot of meal menus in certain South American areas.