We pack our empty packs in a large military style duffel and then cram our other gear in and around them. I wouldn't pack it and then travel with it because odds are you will need to repack it before you set off on foot anyway. We tend to pick up a lot of our food/snacks close to our destination to keep things from melting or getting ruined. Find an outfitter or Wal Mart to buy your fuel near your destination.