A small amount adds flavor and interest in the Mediterranean tradition. Unless you crave intimate experiences with E. coli and close encounters with bears, there's not much reward for carrying moist meat. Catch a fish instead. Fully half the weight of a bottle of wine is the glass. Wine, especially red wine, travels well for a week when decanted into a rigid Nalgene bottle.
Most good food takes a while to cook and a mood of cheerful anticipation and audience participation.
If you're cold, miserable, or impatient, make ramen or freeze dried and try to get some sleep. Wine disappears faster in the mountains than it does on a table. All Rights Reserved.