What food and liquids should I bring for a day of touring?

April 13, 2023 | Posted in:

Food for backcountry touring: variety of snacks, salty, sweet and high in calories. For example a sandwich, bars, candy, chocolate, cheese, salami, pastries etc 

Think of easy to eat snacks for a on the go day. There will not be a specific lunch time, we believe lunch starts after breakfast! 

Liquids:  About 1.5 to 2 liters of liquid 

Consider hot drinks like decaffeinated teas, electrolytes etc in addition to your liter of water. 

On cold days a nice trick is to fill your water bottle with warm water so it won’t freeze throughout the day. 

Hydration packs are not recommended as the tube can freeze or the hydration bladder can burst. 

A  lightweight thermos and and water bottle are a great combo