He must have spent weeks compiling all of that data. They're fascinating videos.

@@Adventure_Together According to him, it was years of work. I have watched them all twice and plan to again as I develop my meal plan for a 180 mile section hike this summer.

So glad you enjoyed it!

Great addition 👍

I added nuts to my diet at home to cut carbs

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you! I appreciate the kindness :)

You're right, his videos are great. I'm glad that you enjoyed mine. Happy trails.

Great ideas. I was using MCT oil to add to coffee. At 130 calories per tablespoon, it's calorie-dense. It would be nice to add some flavour to the morning brew so I might give macadamia oil a try.

That's awesome! The AT will be an incredible experience. I hope you get to do it. Check out my tips for international thru-hikers video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZefoJadxtuoYoE.html

@@Adventure_Together will be binge-watching over the next few days. Thanks for posting them.

That's great! I feel under fuelled unless I hit over 5k. Everyone's different, though. I'm glad that you've worked out what works for you.

This! 3 days is the longest I've been on trail and each time I lose my appetite, have to force myself to eat!

It's real. I took so much food out for the first week of the AT and didn't need the first resupply I sent myself. I had so much food leftover.

Awesome tip. I hope some people get use from it. Always read and compare labels.

Walmart does a pea protein powder. That'll make it easier to resupply on trail. Plus, it comes in a pouch, not a plastic tub. Good luck with your trip. It seems that you're dealing with dietary restrictions that I can't even comprehend the level of difficulty it must bring to daily life.

Metric is easier and better haha

I couldn't agree more, but I'll have to move to Canada or Mexico to experience living the metric dream! @@Adventure_Together

50 years later my kids still working fractions.

@@techguy9023I’ll raise you by 19/64 Mr tech guy!

The fat point you make is a good thing to raise. We all need a complete balance, and you're right, I didn't address it. It was an oversight from me. I actually struggled with the protein. I had to keep an eye on that as carbs and fat were easy boxes for me to tick. I used protein powder to top up the levels. On the PCT this year, I plan to use foods like TVP and soy curls as well. Fat was easier as I added a lot of Omega 3 ALA in the form of flaxseed and hemp seed, etc.

I am also a huge fan of wraps with peanut butter for lunches but for me it’s all about breakfast. I eat a cup of oats for breakfast each morning on trail, with flaxseed meal, dried and freeze dried fruit, nuts and seeds. I tailor it to what’s available and top with powdered soy or coconut milk and a scoop of protein powder. This will give me around 1000 calories to kickstart the day and it’s so delicious.

@Miriam Wallman that sounds delicious 😋 I love breakfast too. It's so nice to ease into a long day of hiking with a big breakfast and a cup of coffee.

Is it just me then that likes to start the day with nothing but water with electrolytes...? Where I've had a 1000kcal meal the night before & more likely than not a choccy bar, I'm back-loaded with plenty of fuel to start my day & don't tend to start eating for a couple hours. Dried apple rings & Kind nut bars for the win on the trail for me.

Years ago I hiked a couple AT sections with this guy in his 60’s. He was a beast. He had through hiked about every trail in North America and some abroad. He had ridden his bike around the entire African continent. He had through hiked the AT a couple times his favorite time was when he hiked it with his son. He said his secret to keeping his energy level up was eating and drinking something every hour on the hour. Raw eggs were his favorite trail food. That man downed raw eggs like they were going out of style.

@@wasidanatsali6374 he was lucky not to get very sick. I certainly wouldn’t be suggesting anyone eats raw eggs.

Hey, thanks for the question. I know that it might seem harmless to throw fruit scraps onto the forest floor. Surely they are just like the fruit in the forest that naturally decomposes? Well, no. This is taken from the website, "Popular Mechanic": "Banana peels will usually take around 6-9 months to decompose in a well-maintained compost pile, but up to two years by itself. They are biodegradable, but they decompose very slowly. "The slow decomposition process is why banana peels should not just be thrown on the ground after eating the banana. Many people will throw away banana peels while hiking on trails in the woods because they think that they are natural and will decompose by itself. While peels will decompose, it will just take many months and even years. " "Backpack" website also says: "Not only is your trash unsightly, but it also has negative impacts on wildlife. All those peels attract animals and override their instinctual wariness of humans. This can lead to begging, over-crowding, and even human-animal conflicts when that cute squirrel sees your trail mix and won’t take no for an answer." So, it's not quite as simple as discarding food scraps, and they quickly decompose, without impacting the environment. The opposite is true. I hope this helps.

4000 people attempt to thru hike the AT every year, if every one of those hikers threw their food scraps on the ground, the trail would become its own landfill. That’s not even to mention section and day hikers, and the danger it would cause attracting bears. It’s a valid question, but this is why it’s important to learn the values of leave no trace!

And attract bears. Skunk and possum. Rats