I will get back to you on weight per day. My trip last year I had 11 pounds of food for 5 days. This was MT House freeze dried and diy breakfast etc. I had more than I personally needed. I am taking only self dehydrated meals and such this year for the most part. I do not have everything packaged as of yet as Iam finishing up my dehydrating. I am curious to see how it stacks up to store bought weight?