HILLWALKING and backpacking are hungry work. You’ll consume far more calories carrying a heavy pack up big hills all day – potentially several thousand more than you would in daily life. On your first few multi-day trips it’s all too easy to underestimate food’s relative importance to your happiness and comfort. It’s also easy to either underestimate or overestimate the amount of food you might need. If in doubt, it’s better to pack a few too many snacks rather than too little.
Food and cooking gear are heavy, and it can be tempting to skimp – especially if the
