Thanks for the suggestions….I probably could have gone on and on with different foods, but I felt like I was being verbose. I don’t necessarily travel with soup (I carry around too many textbooks that feel like soup cans) but the jerky (I make my own) and cheese along with some Frank’s Red Hot are great.

-Brajit-

Soup – Cans are heavy, but sometimes I really want something hot. Cook on board if you have ovens, or in the coffee pot or with an iron in your hotel room.

Beef (or turkey) jerky – A hit of protein can be satisfying, although you have to watch the sodium. It often comes in resealable bags and is easy to pack.

Cheese – This isn’t an option if you’re flying international, but cheese is easy to pack and can be kept chilled on ice. Eat it plain, in salads, with bread or crackers, or add to any number of choices. Doesn’t take up much room.

Fritos – This is my salt fix of choice, and it’s great to add to tuna, salads, soups, or anything that can be made more palatable with a bit of crunch.

Hot sauce – Airport or airline food can be terribly bland, so I always bring along a small bottle of hot sauce. It can help make things a little more flavorful and palatable.