Have you heard of other backpackers going stoveless in favor of cold soaking? You may think of these hikers as rugged outdoors people, willing to forgo the creature comfort of hot meals in the backcountry. However, many people don’t realize that they already use cold soak recipes for some of their meals.
Why are instant ramen noodles considered to be so unhealthy? The obvious answer to that is the presence of saturated fat, sodium, preservatives, and artificial flavorings. Although there’s more to the story…
Nobody wants to end their bucket list backpacking trip early for any reason – but especially for a nutrient deficiency that could have been prevented by consuming the right foods. While any nutrition deficiency can[…]
Thru-hiking is an intense physical undertaking that, over time, can cause significant inflammation in the body. This physiological process is called exercise-induced inflammation and is a normal response to the muscle damage caused by high-intensity[…]
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON THE TREK AND CAN BE FOUND HERE. For those who have followed previous posts, you know that I set a goal of preparing ultralight backpacking meal plans at 5000 calories per two pounds[…]
This article originally appeared on The Trek and can be found here. I want to share how excited I am about the number of hikers worldwide that have shared an interest in improving nutrition while[…]
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[…]
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 due to inadequate calorie[…]
