The amount of food you pack on your trip is going to depend on your personal needs and caloric consumption. Not all of us are built the same therefore we will not all consume or burn the same amount of calories. This is not a topic to sweat about but one that should be at the front of your mind so that you can have a healthier, safer trip into the backcountry. There are many meals that offer pre-quota calorie amounts but rarely go by body size or metabolism. Here at Tough Gear we want you to eat good and healthy while in the backcountry! So we are going to break down backcountry nutrition by applying the Tough Gear Challenge to multiple kinds of trail food. This is a first so let us know what you think.
If you are not familiar with The Tough Gear Challenge it is a set criteria for testing backcountry and front country gear. It includes Durability, Affordability, Packability, and Versatility. We are now going to apply this to some trail foods that we have used and enjoyed on the trail! We are going to call it The Tough Gear Food Challenge!!
The Most important thing you can put into your body while on the trail is carbohydrates and fats. They both are filled with calories that will keep you going and will last longer than basic sugars. However a balance in your nutritional diet is very important. Sugars will give you the fast fix of energy that is needed to get going in the morning and a nice amount of carbs, and fats offer endurance energy so you will be able to keep going on those long days of bushwhacking. No matter how you choose to ration you trail food always having the best and most vital nutritional needs is key to a successful trip. Having the best food does not always mean the most expensive!! Remember this when it comes to buying pre-packaged foods. You can often find good inexpensive trail mixes at your local Whole foods and can pack your rations on personal preference. Our First Test is coming Soon!!
If you are not familiar with The Tough Gear Challenge it is a set criteria for testing backcountry and front country gear. It includes Durability, Affordability, Packability, and Versatility. We are now going to apply this to some trail foods that we have used and enjoyed on the trail! We are going to call it The Tough Gear Food Challenge!!
The Most important thing you can put into your body while on the trail is carbohydrates and fats. They both are filled with calories that will keep you going and will last longer than basic sugars. However a balance in your nutritional diet is very important. Sugars will give you the fast fix of energy that is needed to get going in the morning and a nice amount of carbs, and fats offer endurance energy so you will be able to keep going on those long days of bushwhacking. No matter how you choose to ration you trail food always having the best and most vital nutritional needs is key to a successful trip. Having the best food does not always mean the most expensive!! Remember this when it comes to buying pre-packaged foods. You can often find good inexpensive trail mixes at your local Whole foods and can pack your rations on personal preference. Our First Test is coming Soon!!
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