Reducing pack weight starts with minimizing gear and replacing heavier gear with lighter materials. Ultralight backpackers know all the different methods to reduce excess weight to achieve a lighter pack. But backpackers often narrow their focus to reducing only carrying weight, and what you carry on your torso is not […]
Dates not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but also replenish you with energy nearly instantly after eating, making them an excellent snack for hikers.
Do your trail foods include iron? Iron plays a vital role in your hiking performance. Foremost, it is necessary to deliver oxygen to your muscles. Getting enough iron in your trail diet will also keep your immune system strong and prevent fatigue. Here we discuss strategies you can use to […]
We’re bombarded with information telling us what to do to live a long and healthy life — often from companies trying to sell a product. Here’s a small set of habits that we’ve been doing for years and cost little to nothing to implement. Try one out and see what […]
Endurance marathons such as the annual 4 Deserts Race, a series of 250-kilometer (155-mile) races across four deserts, require competitors to carry their equipment and food. The 4 Deserts Race covers 7 days, and participants must carry a minimum of 2,000 calories per day during the race or 14,000 calories (min). You […]