Hey Friends! In this episode we are doing to dig deep into your food planning and preparation for the John Muir Trail. We will cover learning how to find your caloric needs, constraints you'll have on food for the JMT specifically, and then putting it all together with a couple helpful resources. I hope this video will help you as your begin planning your epic JMT adventure! ---------------------------------------------------------- Resources Discussed in this video: Omni Calculator: https://www.omnicalculator.com/sports/hiking Outside Online Calculator (scroll down): https://www.outsideonline.com/2315751/ultimate-backpacking-calorie-estimator Gear Skeptic: @GearSkeptic Products Discussed: BearVault BV500: https://amzn.to/4bPOnFz Silicon Reusable Food Bags: https://amzn.to/41V8s8V Pedialyte Sport: https://amzn.to/41QgTCm RecPak Ultralight Meal Replacement: https://amzn.to/4ityJCb ---------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Hey Friends! 1:12 - Caloric Needs 6:45 - Constraints 11:24 - How I Planned My Food 17:57 - Big Mistake 21:40 - Wrap Up ---------------------------------------------------------- #hiking #thruhiking #backpacking #food #foodpreparation #hikingfood

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