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Hikers burn 400–700 kcal/hr and need to refuel every 60–90 minutes. The best trail snacks hit 500–700 kcal per 100g from nuts, dates and dark chocolate.
Read articleHikers burn 400-700 kcal per hour depending on weight, gradient, and pack load. Full calorie tables by body weight plus daily food strategy for multi-day hikes.
Read articleMost backpackers need 3,500–5,000 calories per day. A 75 kg hiker with a 15 kg pack on alpine terrain burns approximately 4,200 kcal in 8 hours. Here is how to calculate yours.
Read articleYou lose 500-1,500 mg of sodium per litre of sweat on trail. Learn how to use electrolytes correctly on long hikes to avoid fatigue and hyponatremia.
Read articleOn a full hiking day you need 3,000–5,000 calories depending on body weight, terrain and pack load. Here's how to calculate and plan your trail fuel precisely.
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