<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thank you to everyone who sent suggestions. Since the troop will be ultra-lite backpacking, cans of tuna and other heavier foods/items will not work for them, but it turns out there are some good freeze dried options for celaics. Summary for Philmont: Backpacker's Pantry http://www.backpackerspantry.com/pdf/FoodAllergensChart.pdf and Natural High Foods http://www.tyry.com/allProducts/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=132_92 have GF dehydrated options. Jo Panyko (Bailey), BS, MNT Master Nutrition Therapist 303-549-6818 www.chrysalisnutritionandhealth.com NOTE: The services provided are not intended as diagnosis, treatment, prescription or cure for any physical or mental disease, nor are they intended as a substitute for regular medical care. This is a list of all food items (with ingredients) that Philmont serves the campers on the trails. This might help you look for substitutes like gluten free granola bars or breakfast bars and trail mix. *Note-I’m attempting to attach the list to the summary, which is 5 pages long. If it doesn’t work, and you would like a copy send me a note and I will forward it to you. Wilderness dining website http://www.wildernessdining.com/gl.html I've never tried these gletenfreeda make wheat free gluten free instant oatmeal GF macaroni and cheese (I like Annie's) Other gluten-free pasta Potato flakes (I use Idahoan) dried fruit and nuts GF pancake and/or biscuit mix Freeze dried onion flakes (mix in pancakes or scratch recipes) Some hard cheese (a wax covered ball of gouda or provolone or "farmer's" cheese) Freeze dried veggies of any kind. Gluten-free crispbread would be a big help, but I have not seen in the US. Haven't looked much. It probably exists. Jerky Canned or pouched items like tuna, chicken. As much fresh food as he can carry Breakfast might be pancakes, dried meat, fresh or dry potatoes. Lunch and trail snacks would be dried fruit and nuts, hard cheese, and crispbread. For dinner creative combinations of things he can carry. * Send administrative questions to mailto:[log in to unmask] * Archives are at: Http://Listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?LIST=CELIAC