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H
iking thousands of miles without a break takes
a lot of energy. That means food, and lots of it.
Watching thru-hikers feed has quickly become
a yearly pastime for people who live near long trails.
When it comes to thru-hiking food planning, there are
both practical considerations and the specific macro
and micro nutritional needs. Together, we’ll talk
about the thru-hiker mindset when it comes to trail
food, how that is different than a typical backpacker’s
mindset, and what we can do to get you started!
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How much food should I pack for a thru-hike?
First, let’s get this out of the way: Thru-hikers
typically don’t carry more than 10 days of food at a
time, if that. In that way, a thru-hike is like a series
of back-to-back backpacking trips. That said, your
nutritional needs will be greater than on a typical day
on a backpacking trip. For most people, walking 15
or 20 miles on a day hike merits a big meal afterward.
For example, when starting a thru-hike, hikers will
only carry 1.5 pounds of food per day. By the end of a
2,000-mile hike, it may be up to 3 pounds per day.
A guide to thru-hiking diet
and meal preparation
WHAT ABOUT Food preparation on a thru-hike?
On a backpacking trip, it’s fun to bring along fresh
ingredients and do an on-trail cookout with friends.
At the end of the day, thru-hikers are often hungry
and exhausted. It just becomes easier to add hot
water to something and eat. This may not be the most
glamorous way to eat, but it ends up being a reality for
many thru-hikers. Let’s see what Whole Foods
Market can do to prepare you for your journey!
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