Provisions & Rations

The adventurer's meal preparation & training fuel — provisions gathered for sustained strength on the road ahead.

Target
~150g protein/day
Budget
$50-70
Duration
4 days

◆Inventory

Proteins

  • ◆Rotisserie chicken x2 (pre-cooked)
  • ◆Greek yogurt tubs (plain, full fat) x4
  • ◆Whey protein powder (1 bag)
  • ◆Deli turkey slices (1 pack)
  • ◆Hard boiled eggs (pre-made pack of 12)
  • ◆Canned tuna (4 cans)
  • ◆String cheese (1 pack)

Carbs & Fats

  • ◆Whole wheat bread or wraps
  • ◆Instant oatmeal packets
  • ◆Bananas x4
  • ◆Apples x4
  • ◆Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews)
  • ◆Peanut butter (1 jar)
  • ◆Avocados x4
  • ◆Pre-made hummus (1 tub)

Veggies (ready to eat)

  • ◆Baby carrots (1 bag)
  • ◆Cherry tomatoes (1 box)
  • ◆Pre-washed salad mix (2 bags)
  • ◆Cucumber x2

Other

  • ◆Olive oil packets or small bottle
  • ◆Salt & pepper packets
  • ◆Creatine monohydrate
  • ◆Water (gallon jug)

◆Quest Rations

Day 1-2

Rotisserie chicken #1
Breakfast

Oatmeal + protein shake + banana

~35g
Lunch

Chicken + wrap + avocado + salad

~40g
Snack

Greek yogurt + nuts + apple

~20g
Dinner

Chicken + salad + hummus + carrots

~40g
Evening

Hard boiled eggs x2 + string cheese

~20g
Total Protein~155g

Day 3-4

Rotisserie chicken #2
Breakfast

Greek yogurt + oatmeal + peanut butter

~35g
Lunch

Tuna + wrap + avocado + tomatoes

~40g
Snack

Hard boiled eggs x2 + nuts + banana

~20g
Dinner

Chicken + salad + hummus + cucumber

~40g
Evening

Turkey slices + string cheese + apple

~20g
Total Protein~155g

Sage Advice

  • ✦Buy rotisserie chickens fresh on Day 1 and Day 3 — each lasts 2 days in the fridge.
  • ✦If you have a microwave, add microwaveable rice cups and canned beans to bulk up meals cheaply.
  • ✦Prep hard boiled eggs and portion chicken into containers on buy day to make meals grab-and-go.