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ERIK THE BLACK'S BACKPACKING BLOG Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day meal plan similar to what I eat on my long hikes. This plan provides 3,500-5,000 calories from 2- 3 pounds of food per day. Read more. Backpacking Food. best backpacking food, hiking food, ultralight

backpacking food.

BACKPACKING GEAR LISTS Wondering what kind of gear to pack for your upcoming hiking adventures? Here are several example gear lists to get you started. These work great for backpacking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. If you have any questions or suggestions, please post in the comments section at the bottom of the page. 1,000 CALORIE ONE-POT BACKPACKING MEAL RECIPES Directions: Bring 3 cups water to boil in pot. Pour 1 cup hot water into mug for tea, then transfer pot to cozy. Add olive oil, potatoes, bacon and cheese. Stir until combined, cover pot with lid and let sit for 1-3 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with spoon and top

with dried chives.

5-DAY ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING MEAL PLAN Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day backpacking meal plan similar to what I eat on my hikes. It includes three meals and four snacks, providing 3,500 calories from 2 lbs of food per day. 3,500 calories a day is a good baseline calorie goal for most backpacking trips. I eat this amount on hikes up to 500 miles. HIGH PROTEIN HIKING FOODS Why Protein Is Important. Protein is an important, but often overlooked, macronutrient in backpacking diets. Foods high in carbohydrates and fats are good for backpacking because they are lightweight, easy to pack and provide a ton of energy.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a long-distance hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trail in the Sierra Nevada and Carson mountains of central California and Nevada. The 170 mile route forms a loop around Lake Tahoe (the largest alpine lake in North America). 10 BEST BACKPACKS FOR THRU-HIKING AND LONG DISTANCE Granite Gear Virga 2. The Granite Gear Virga 2 is a minimalist pack, perfect for ultralight backpacking with 25 lbs or less. It doesn’t have many bells and whistles, but benefits from Granite Gear’s great reputation for comfort, ergonomics and durability. Specifications:

Weight: 1 lb, 3 oz.

MIDWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (15 LB BASE WEIGHT) Here is an example of a midweight backpacking gear list that you can use for everything from overnight hikes to thru-hikes. Midweight backpacking gear works great for hiking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. Instead of suggesting just one item for each category, I have listed several popular options for the most DIRECTORY OF “COTTAGE INDUSTRY” BACKPACKING GEAR COMPANIES It comes from small, hiker-owned businesses who design, manufacture and sell their own gear on the internet and at small shows and hiker gatherings. These “cottage industry” gear smiths are responsible for most of the innovative new ideas that have fueled the ultralight backpacking revolution (from tarp-tents to one-pound packs and more).

BLACKWOODS PRESS

Lightweight, detailed, accurate maps and pocket atlases for the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Colorado Trail and Tahoe Rim

Trail.

ERIK THE BLACK'S BACKPACKING BLOG Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day meal plan similar to what I eat on my long hikes. This plan provides 3,500-5,000 calories from 2- 3 pounds of food per day. Read more. Backpacking Food. best backpacking food, hiking food, ultralight

backpacking food.

BACKPACKING GEAR LISTS Wondering what kind of gear to pack for your upcoming hiking adventures? Here are several example gear lists to get you started. These work great for backpacking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. If you have any questions or suggestions, please post in the comments section at the bottom of the page. 1,000 CALORIE ONE-POT BACKPACKING MEAL RECIPES Directions: Bring 3 cups water to boil in pot. Pour 1 cup hot water into mug for tea, then transfer pot to cozy. Add olive oil, potatoes, bacon and cheese. Stir until combined, cover pot with lid and let sit for 1-3 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with spoon and top

with dried chives.

5-DAY ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING MEAL PLAN Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day backpacking meal plan similar to what I eat on my hikes. It includes three meals and four snacks, providing 3,500 calories from 2 lbs of food per day. 3,500 calories a day is a good baseline calorie goal for most backpacking trips. I eat this amount on hikes up to 500 miles. HIGH PROTEIN HIKING FOODS Why Protein Is Important. Protein is an important, but often overlooked, macronutrient in backpacking diets. Foods high in carbohydrates and fats are good for backpacking because they are lightweight, easy to pack and provide a ton of energy.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a long-distance hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trail in the Sierra Nevada and Carson mountains of central California and Nevada. The 170 mile route forms a loop around Lake Tahoe (the largest alpine lake in North America). 10 BEST BACKPACKS FOR THRU-HIKING AND LONG DISTANCE Granite Gear Virga 2. The Granite Gear Virga 2 is a minimalist pack, perfect for ultralight backpacking with 25 lbs or less. It doesn’t have many bells and whistles, but benefits from Granite Gear’s great reputation for comfort, ergonomics and durability. Specifications:

Weight: 1 lb, 3 oz.

MIDWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (15 LB BASE WEIGHT) Here is an example of a midweight backpacking gear list that you can use for everything from overnight hikes to thru-hikes. Midweight backpacking gear works great for hiking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. Instead of suggesting just one item for each category, I have listed several popular options for the most DIRECTORY OF “COTTAGE INDUSTRY” BACKPACKING GEAR COMPANIES It comes from small, hiker-owned businesses who design, manufacture and sell their own gear on the internet and at small shows and hiker gatherings. These “cottage industry” gear smiths are responsible for most of the innovative new ideas that have fueled the ultralight backpacking revolution (from tarp-tents to one-pound packs and more). ABOUT BLACKWOODS PRESS About Blackwoods Press. Blackwoods Press was founded in 2007 by long-distance backpacker and cartographer Erik Asorson, aka “Erik the Black,” after completing a thru-hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Our mission is to produce maps and trail guides that include only the essential information backpackers use on a daily basis, without the 5-DAY ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING MEAL PLAN Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day backpacking meal plan similar to what I eat on my hikes. It includes three meals and four snacks, providing 3,500 calories from 2 lbs of food per day. 3,500 calories a day is a good baseline calorie goal for most backpacking trips. I eat this amount on hikes up to 500 miles. MY 2019 ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (10 LB BASE My new ultralight 2-season backpacking gear list for shorter (3-4 day) backpacking trips in my local California mountains, where the temperatures are usually warm and there isn't a lot of rain or

mosquitoes.

TOP 10 ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING FOODS The best ultralight backpacking foods are lightweight, non-perishable, high in calories, require minimal prep and taste good enough that you want to eat them after a long day on the trail. Here are ten of my favorite high-calorie hiking foods. They provide, on average, more than 100 calories per ounce, making them ideal for ultralight

backpacking.

HOW TO MAKE AN ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING POT COZY A pot cozy is an essential part of the ultralight backpacker's kitchen. This simple DIY project can help you to conserve cooking fuel, simplify and automate your trail cooking (and cleaning) and provide a convenient carrying case for your cook pot and accessories. ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (10 LB BASE WEIGHT Here is an example of an ultralight backpacking gear list that you can use for everything from overnight hikes to thru-hikes. Ultralight backpacking gear works great for hiking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. Instead of suggesting just one item for each category, I have listed several popular options for the most HOW TO HIKE 15 TO 30 MILES A DAY (WITH EXAMPLE ITINERARIES Tips For Hiking Long Distances. Pack Light – You can hike faster, farther and longer with a lightweight pack than a heavy one. Getting your total pack weight (including gear, food and fuel) under 35 pounds should be your first goal if you want to comfortably (and consistently) hike more than 15 miles a day. Wear Good Shoes – Your hiking shoes should lightweight, breathable and comfortable MY LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING CLOTHING SYSTEM LAYER 2: ACTIVE LAYER. A lightweight, breathable, comfortable and durable layer consisting of: pants, shirt, shoes, hat and glasses. Protects from UV rays, dirt, light wind and nakedness. Very comfortable in warm weather (and in cool weather, when combined with

other layers.)

JOHN MUIR TRAIL THRU-HIKING GEAR LIST John Muir Trail Thru-Hiking Gear List (16.3 lb Base Weight) Here is an example of a complete thru-hiking gear list for the John Muir Trail. If you are planning to hike the entire 210 mile trail from Yosemite to Mount Whitney, this list includes everything I think you’ll need for hiking in the Sierras during the typical Summer hiking season. 5 HEAVYWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR ITEMS YOU CAN REPLACE WITH The lightest one-man freestanding tents are around 3 pounds. 2-person tents are around 4 pounds. That is pretty impressive considering all the materials that go

BLACKWOODS PRESS

Lightweight, detailed, accurate maps and pocket atlases for the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Colorado Trail and Tahoe Rim

Trail.

ERIK THE BLACK'S BACKPACKING BLOG Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day meal plan similar to what I eat on my long hikes. This plan provides 3,500-5,000 calories from 2- 3 pounds of food per day. Read more. Backpacking Food. best backpacking food, hiking food, ultralight

backpacking food.

BACKPACKING GEAR LISTS Wondering what kind of gear to pack for your upcoming hiking adventures? Here are several example gear lists to get you started. These work great for backpacking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. If you have any questions or suggestions, please post in the comments section at the bottom of the page. 1,000 CALORIE ONE-POT BACKPACKING MEAL RECIPES Directions: Bring 3 cups water to boil in pot. Pour 1 cup hot water into mug for tea, then transfer pot to cozy. Add olive oil, potatoes, bacon and cheese. Stir until combined, cover pot with lid and let sit for 1-3 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with spoon and top

with dried chives.

5-DAY ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING MEAL PLAN Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day backpacking meal plan similar to what I eat on my hikes. It includes three meals and four snacks, providing 3,500 calories from 2 lbs of food per day. 3,500 calories a day is a good baseline calorie goal for most backpacking trips. I eat this amount on hikes up to 500 miles. HIGH PROTEIN HIKING FOODS Why Protein Is Important. Protein is an important, but often overlooked, macronutrient in backpacking diets. Foods high in carbohydrates and fats are good for backpacking because they are lightweight, easy to pack and provide a ton of energy.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a long-distance hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trail in the Sierra Nevada and Carson mountains of central California and Nevada. The 170 mile route forms a loop around Lake Tahoe (the largest alpine lake in North America). 10 BEST BACKPACKS FOR THRU-HIKING AND LONG DISTANCE Granite Gear Virga 2. The Granite Gear Virga 2 is a minimalist pack, perfect for ultralight backpacking with 25 lbs or less. It doesn’t have many bells and whistles, but benefits from Granite Gear’s great reputation for comfort, ergonomics and durability. Specifications:

Weight: 1 lb, 3 oz.

MIDWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (15 LB BASE WEIGHT) Here is an example of a midweight backpacking gear list that you can use for everything from overnight hikes to thru-hikes. Midweight backpacking gear works great for hiking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. Instead of suggesting just one item for each category, I have listed several popular options for the most DIRECTORY OF “COTTAGE INDUSTRY” BACKPACKING GEAR COMPANIES It comes from small, hiker-owned businesses who design, manufacture and sell their own gear on the internet and at small shows and hiker gatherings. These “cottage industry” gear smiths are responsible for most of the innovative new ideas that have fueled the ultralight backpacking revolution (from tarp-tents to one-pound packs and more).

BLACKWOODS PRESS

Lightweight, detailed, accurate maps and pocket atlases for the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Colorado Trail and Tahoe Rim

Trail.

ERIK THE BLACK'S BACKPACKING BLOG Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day meal plan similar to what I eat on my long hikes. This plan provides 3,500-5,000 calories from 2- 3 pounds of food per day. Read more. Backpacking Food. best backpacking food, hiking food, ultralight

backpacking food.

BACKPACKING GEAR LISTS Wondering what kind of gear to pack for your upcoming hiking adventures? Here are several example gear lists to get you started. These work great for backpacking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. If you have any questions or suggestions, please post in the comments section at the bottom of the page. 1,000 CALORIE ONE-POT BACKPACKING MEAL RECIPES Directions: Bring 3 cups water to boil in pot. Pour 1 cup hot water into mug for tea, then transfer pot to cozy. Add olive oil, potatoes, bacon and cheese. Stir until combined, cover pot with lid and let sit for 1-3 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with spoon and top

with dried chives.

5-DAY ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING MEAL PLAN Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day backpacking meal plan similar to what I eat on my hikes. It includes three meals and four snacks, providing 3,500 calories from 2 lbs of food per day. 3,500 calories a day is a good baseline calorie goal for most backpacking trips. I eat this amount on hikes up to 500 miles. HIGH PROTEIN HIKING FOODS Why Protein Is Important. Protein is an important, but often overlooked, macronutrient in backpacking diets. Foods high in carbohydrates and fats are good for backpacking because they are lightweight, easy to pack and provide a ton of energy.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a long-distance hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trail in the Sierra Nevada and Carson mountains of central California and Nevada. The 170 mile route forms a loop around Lake Tahoe (the largest alpine lake in North America). 10 BEST BACKPACKS FOR THRU-HIKING AND LONG DISTANCE Granite Gear Virga 2. The Granite Gear Virga 2 is a minimalist pack, perfect for ultralight backpacking with 25 lbs or less. It doesn’t have many bells and whistles, but benefits from Granite Gear’s great reputation for comfort, ergonomics and durability. Specifications:

Weight: 1 lb, 3 oz.

MIDWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (15 LB BASE WEIGHT) Here is an example of a midweight backpacking gear list that you can use for everything from overnight hikes to thru-hikes. Midweight backpacking gear works great for hiking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. Instead of suggesting just one item for each category, I have listed several popular options for the most DIRECTORY OF “COTTAGE INDUSTRY” BACKPACKING GEAR COMPANIES It comes from small, hiker-owned businesses who design, manufacture and sell their own gear on the internet and at small shows and hiker gatherings. These “cottage industry” gear smiths are responsible for most of the innovative new ideas that have fueled the ultralight backpacking revolution (from tarp-tents to one-pound packs and more). ABOUT BLACKWOODS PRESS About Blackwoods Press. Blackwoods Press was founded in 2007 by long-distance backpacker and cartographer Erik Asorson, aka “Erik the Black,” after completing a thru-hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Our mission is to produce maps and trail guides that include only the essential information backpackers use on a daily basis, without the 5-DAY ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING MEAL PLAN Five Day Lightweight Backpacking Meal Plan. Here is a complete 5-day backpacking meal plan similar to what I eat on my hikes. It includes three meals and four snacks, providing 3,500 calories from 2 lbs of food per day. 3,500 calories a day is a good baseline calorie goal for most backpacking trips. I eat this amount on hikes up to 500 miles. MY 2019 ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (10 LB BASE My new ultralight 2-season backpacking gear list for shorter (3-4 day) backpacking trips in my local California mountains, where the temperatures are usually warm and there isn't a lot of rain or

mosquitoes.

TOP 10 ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING FOODS The best ultralight backpacking foods are lightweight, non-perishable, high in calories, require minimal prep and taste good enough that you want to eat them after a long day on the trail. Here are ten of my favorite high-calorie hiking foods. They provide, on average, more than 100 calories per ounce, making them ideal for ultralight

backpacking.

HOW TO MAKE AN ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING POT COZY A pot cozy is an essential part of the ultralight backpacker's kitchen. This simple DIY project can help you to conserve cooking fuel, simplify and automate your trail cooking (and cleaning) and provide a convenient carrying case for your cook pot and accessories. ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (10 LB BASE WEIGHT Here is an example of an ultralight backpacking gear list that you can use for everything from overnight hikes to thru-hikes. Ultralight backpacking gear works great for hiking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Appalachian Trail between late Spring and early Fall. Instead of suggesting just one item for each category, I have listed several popular options for the most HOW TO HIKE 15 TO 30 MILES A DAY (WITH EXAMPLE ITINERARIES Tips For Hiking Long Distances. Pack Light – You can hike faster, farther and longer with a lightweight pack than a heavy one. Getting your total pack weight (including gear, food and fuel) under 35 pounds should be your first goal if you want to comfortably (and consistently) hike more than 15 miles a day. Wear Good Shoes – Your hiking shoes should lightweight, breathable and comfortable MY LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING CLOTHING SYSTEM LAYER 2: ACTIVE LAYER. A lightweight, breathable, comfortable and durable layer consisting of: pants, shirt, shoes, hat and glasses. Protects from UV rays, dirt, light wind and nakedness. Very comfortable in warm weather (and in cool weather, when combined with

other layers.)

JOHN MUIR TRAIL THRU-HIKING GEAR LIST John Muir Trail Thru-Hiking Gear List (16.3 lb Base Weight) Here is an example of a complete thru-hiking gear list for the John Muir Trail. If you are planning to hike the entire 210 mile trail from Yosemite to Mount Whitney, this list includes everything I think you’ll need for hiking in the Sierras during the typical Summer hiking season. 5 HEAVYWEIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR ITEMS YOU CAN REPLACE WITH The lightest one-man freestanding tents are around 3 pounds. 2-person tents are around 4 pounds. That is pretty impressive considering all the materials that go

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