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So sorry it has taken me this long to get around to summarize your replies.  My post had asked for suggestions for backpacking food that was GF, yeast-free, and low carb.  Unfortunately, I should have been more specific when I said "yeast free," as it turns out that a lot of my kind responders are not plagued by intestinal yeast and therefore are not aware of the fact that sugars of any kind (sucrose, fructose, lactose or honey) feed yeast.  So, so much for suggestions of dried fruits or Omega Smart bars, etc.  

Starches are also not the greatest for me, so that lets out GF breads or more than the occasional rice cracker.  And cheeses are not recommended on the diet, as they contain yeast or lactose.  Also, anything fermented is verboten on a yeast diet.

But I did get some ideas:  tuna & chicken in one-serving foil packages (I always buy fresh food, so I wasn't aware this existed)!
                                               Dried fish from the asian market (lasts forever because its salted), homemade jerky, whole anchovies
                                               Hard boiled eggs (first day out)
                                               Fresh veggies (first day out) and dried veggies
                                               Cooking extra GF dinner the night before and packing leftovers for lunch
                                               Quinoa, which is a nice substitute for rice and cooks up quick
                                               nuts (but peanuts are not allowed on yeast diet)

Fortunately, I am only doing one-day tramps, so it makes it a lot easier.
                  
More specific to New Zealand, I was informed that regular supermarkets have a variety of GF foods and that everything is clearly labeled -- although I will look for the word "maize," rather than "corn," which in some countries can mean "grain/wheat."  This is something that Americans need to be aware of!   I was made aware of Blackball sausages and salamis that are clearly labeled as to which are GF; they are available on South Island.   Again, I hear that it is easier to be GF in NZ than here in the US.

One poster from Australia included the address of the Australia celiac society, which spurred me to get the address of the NZ celiac society.  Thanks.

And thanks to each and every one of you who took the time and caring to send your suggestions.  They are deeply appreciated!

Lati


 

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