You’re not going to tell me Pop-Tarts aren’t ultralight, are you? Actually, that’s exactly what I’m saying. A significant amount of my time over the last year was spent reviewing various blog posts and forums discussing foods typically consumed by thru-hikers.
When buying ultralight gear thru hikers expect high performance for minimal weight. They should have the same performance expectations of food. Thru hikers are known for losing a significant amount of weight ending their trek early.
Let’s get this straight-not all bodies are created equal. But have you ever noticed how nutrition recommendations are a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to backpacking? Furthermore, despite both men and women having similar basic nutrition needs, there is one larger difference to consider for women who hike.
As a result of life in a pandemic, there is a noted focus on health and wellness. This is due to a number of factors. For instance, you may want to have a more positive impact on the environment, save money on groceries, or a stronger immune system to avoid catching COVID-19.
Ever felt your toes tingle, or your calf cramp up when you’re halfway to the top of a mountain peak? Poor blood flow to these areas of the body could be contributing to muscle cramps or a numbness feeling in your toes or fingers.
Did you know that you can dehydrate canned and frozen foods to make quick and easy backpacking meals? Here are a few ideas including a bonus canned tuna recipe.
Questioning if making your own dehydrated meals for backpacking is right for you? There are a variety of reasons why you might consider making your own instead of purchasing commercially prepared meals.
It’s easy to quickly see how nutrition plays an important role in not just getting back to remote parts of the wilderness where the deer and antelope roam.
Post-exercise nutrition is vital for the muscle repair, protein synthesis, prevention of soreness and can increase strength and energy levels the day following an intense day in the backcountry. Building strength and endurance requires stressing the body with specific exercises and then allowing time for recovery and adaptation.
Most meals are built on three main components: carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. While each serves their own purpose, we’ll start with carbohydrates as it generally serves as the foundation for a meal. It’s also the nutrient that plays the most vital role in performing optimally in the backcountry.
