How to Carry Eggs for Backpacking

Carry eggs without worrying.

Eggs serve as a nutrient-dense source of protein, omega-3 fats and other nutrients that can fuel your body well during a hike. You might want to stop, make a fire and cook some eggs on a small skillet halfway through the day. However, carrying eggs during a backpacking trip does present some challenges because this food can break easily from constant moving. Yet, you can take a few precautions to ensure that your eggs stay intact while hiking up rugged terrain. Does this Spark an idea?

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Plastic egg holder containers
Masking tape
Backpack
Binoculars
Ice pack
Skillet
Seasonings
Utensils
Plastic bag
Blankets

Instructions

- 1
  
  Buy plastic egg holder containers found at hiking supply stores. These containers hold several eggs securely so they don't move or break during the trip.
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  Inspect the eggs to make sure no eggs are cracked or broken.
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  Place the eggs in the container and close the container. Secure the container with extra masking tape to make sure it stays shut.
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  Pack the heaviest items such as binoculars, extra food or water at the bottom of your backpack. Place the container of eggs on top of these items. Don't worry about crushing the eggs with other items because the container keeps them secure as long as the items on top are not too heavy. Place a small ice pack directly under the eggs so they stay fresh for long periods of time. The goal is to keep the eggs secure so they don't move around. Place the skillet on the side of your backpack, but not directly on top of the eggs.
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  Place a bag full of seasonings, utensils and other needed items in a plastic bag and keep this in one of the pockets within your backpack. Build other items around the egg container to keep them secure. Place soft items such as blankets on top of the eggs and tie the top of your backpack tightly closed so everything stays secure and doesn't move around. Excess room in the back can cause items to shift a lot while you hike, so make sure all the spaces have been filled.
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  Attach the backpack to your back and walk around as you normally would on any hike. The eggs should stay intact, as long as you packed the backpack properly.