The Role and Rules of Food
What you put in your tank for fuel is even more important than the gear you carry. That’s why we’re covering it first! This week, we’ll discuss how to choose foods that will stay tasty and nutritious throughout your hike. Then, we’ll learn how to get that food to yourself on the trail.
First, here are nine overarching principles and rules about eating on the trail that are important to understand as you’re planning for your trip.
Rule #1: Keep It Tasty
Even if you bring the whole refrigerator, if you don’t eat your food, it’s going to do you no good on your hike. For many thru-hikers, fo...