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Include these items and you won't feel like you're roughing it.

* Piquant foods: Sun-dried tomatoes, olives and fresh citrus fruits give strong flavor boosts to dishes and can be eaten as snacks.
* Sturdy foods: Whole-grain crackers and firm cheeses, such as Cheddar and Parmesan, are a cinch to carry.
* Vacuum-packed foods: Even messy foods, like smoked salmon, travel well when they're packaged in plastic rather than in butcher paper.
* Fast-food packets: Bring along those take-out packages of jams and condiments, such as ketchup, mustard and soy sauce.
* Cooking oils: It's best to buy them in small plastic bottles.
* Coffee: Why settle for instant? Pack a plunger-style coffee pot.
* Plastic film canisters: They're the right size for spices and seasonings.
* Cutting boards: It's really worth packing a small, thin plastic one.

* Re-sealable plastic bags: These are great for storing leftovers.

       * Knives: High-quality French Opinel knives (available from La Maison Moderne in Manhattan, 212-691-9603) fold up and fit in a pocket.

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