Don't try the cold soaking routine in your Scotland trip this year. The cold, damp climate will quickly teach you the value of hot food!

@Marcin79W

5 жыл бұрын

"I will never forgive you this lack of gas tank for stove" - last famous words of my friend in Lake District :)

@AttunedFlux

5 жыл бұрын

@@Marcin79W Your friend died and you're smiling about it? You're one sick puppy.

@Marcin79W

5 жыл бұрын

@@AttunedFlux It's a joke mate. We're both good and heading Scotland soon back again 😂😂😂

@N8rGrant

5 жыл бұрын

Marcin Wojtaszczyk trying to read what you said, gave me a stroke

@saxgoddess25

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of places along the Way to get a good, hot meal.

5years in the infantry and I can tell you morale is just as important as calories.

@matthewopsitos1745

5 жыл бұрын

MaxAmmoNeeded damn fucking straight.

@Ureyeuh

5 жыл бұрын

That is so insanely true.

@Neotidus

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely. MRE’s didn’t cut it for me so I got creative with them.

@thomasjessen

5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Walking champ and library.

@ryanlutz6699

5 жыл бұрын

What branch ?

Cold coff... Stop right there! You have violated the law!

@SpecJack15

4 жыл бұрын

@@svenlima Iced coffee is a real treat

Priceless!! Fits my modus operandi. I'll be adopting MOST of these recommendations. Thanks!!

Thanks for sharing. I’ve noticed that it is very difficult to avoid plastic packaging, especially with instant / dried foods. Perhaps you would consider a video about plastic-free backpacking/hiking? With everyone watching your channel and following you, it may be easier for you, Darwin, to gather everyone’s hacks and tips about cutting down or cutting out plastics. Just an idea. Thanks again.

@Kevin-fj5oe

4 жыл бұрын

No, since you need container to hold your food

@scottb9937

3 жыл бұрын

Agree.....waaaay too much plastic here. Check out video below after giving this one a 👎

@scottb9937

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6Brl8azo6nHqJs.html

@cakeshoe

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottb9937 Thanks, Scott. We have a couple of those 'bring your own jar/container/bag' stores opening in my area -- problem (nearly) solved.... don't even need to buy the ingredients plastic-packaged.

Thanks for always sharing your knowledge. I am a combo hiker/bushcrafter but I always enjoy your channel . Always great and positive 👍.

Love your meal plans! Thanks for making another good video!

Thank you for making the videos that help so many people.

Just want to say thanks for taking the time to make these videos for people to learn from your experiences so they don't have to learn from the misery of mistakes out in the bush.

It’s been awesome to see your channel grow over the past year or so! Keep up the great work and thanks for the info!

Thanks for sharing! These are great ideas for long hikes. I’ll keep them in mind.

Excellent video! Just recently started planning multi day hunting trips where I pack in the whole time and calorie intake is important so I needed ideas as to what kinds of foods could help me without going too crazy with it. Ive found videos like these from backpackers have been super helpful in many ways. Thanks for sharing!

Another satisfied consumer of your awesome vids! Thanks!

Appreciate your expertise and experience that you share with all of us, thank you Darwin! 👍🏽💯🏕

Thanks for the pro-tips! Your videos are super helpful and you have a great voice for explaining things! East to listen to and full of good experience. See you on the trail!

I'm going to miss the PCT vids! I always looked for them when I got home late from work and were the first things I'd watch!

Enjoyable video. You speak very clearly, great job. I picked up some cool tips from this!

2nd breakfast is a favorite of mine when I do weeklong bike trips.

Your videos are very informative. I don't hike ,but I do backpack hunting in the mountains. So I use your info to help me decide ,foods, shelters, containers etc. Appreciate the time you take to talk to us👍

I'm really trying to find ways to eat healthier while on trail and this has been really inspirational! I ate pretty healthy on the AT but I need some more ideas of different things to try and I learned a lot from you! Thank you!

This is close to video number 10 of yours for me today, this is the one that made me subscribe. As a pescatarian and generally whole food eater off the trail, I struggle with the idea of fueling myself off of candy. This provided a ton of good and helpful information! Many snack foods I use at home and throughout life were mentioned. Didn't realize that I could stack these deep for backpacking fuel! Thanks!

Man, your eyes lit up when you got to cous cous. Totally adding your ideas to my outdoor cooking.

@worldcitizeng6507

3 жыл бұрын

Please add seasoning to it before you leave. I add cumin, black pepper, garlic power, red peppers powder, salt etc

Thanks Darwin. I live in Mojave, CA. You tought me a lot about the PCT.

Great stuff, Darwin! I myself enjoy some of the options you pointed out, but I’ve found that I personally need more variety than that, and I just have a hard time putting down more than 1-2 bars a day. For me, if I’m not looking forward to a rewarding meal on the trail, it quickly stops being fun. More often than not, that means prioritizing taste and texture over calorie density and practicality, and having at least 3-5 different dinners to rotate between. You’re lucky that you can get by on less variety, it certainly simplifies things.

Fantastic video, Darwin. Appreciate this information. I too am a few years older than I used to be and really gravitate towards putting good fuel in my tank. This video gives me some great options. Safe hiking my dude.

Excellent video. Love having different options. Thanks for sharing bud.

This is a very smart video! Great ideas for future meals and snacks/ trail hiking fuel

Great vid Darwin! I’m always trying to tweak my trail foods!

When I use to fight wildfire we would just pour a little water straight into the instant coffee packet and shoot it...didn't do it for the taste thats for sure haha

@emilyjenkins7698

4 жыл бұрын

oh my god i just laughed and dribbled coffee down my chin. That's the best/worst thing I've ever heard of !

@Subsistence69

3 жыл бұрын

This is more my style

Extremely helpful video! Like you I was originally just looking for calorie dense foods. Now I want nutritious and calorie dense. Thanks for some terrific suggestions...

1977 carried one #10 can of Mountain House freeze dried beef stew as main dinner menu. Tahoe-Yosemite trail. Thanks for updating me how things are done in modern times

@sethabeles4971

4 жыл бұрын

Ronald McDonald i still do that

thanks for the video, definitely helps to have some ideas on other foods to try. it's constantly a struggle for me to get enough calories on the trail. i'm a picky eater anyway, but now i've got some hope that maybe one day i'll find that perfect go to meal that'll get me through my travels :)

Good videos Darwin: Thanks for the info!

Great breakdown and info!

Getting into bikepacking and this helps ALOT Thanks

Great episode! I will return to thise one before next hike.

You are the only youtube backpacker talking about nutrition, thanks for speaking for it!

New tshirt: "Fueled by Couscous!" Lol!

@DarwinOnthetrail

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!🤙🤙 Hike On, Darwin

Very good ideas. Very informative and educational. Thank you very much

I appreciate your getting healthy and efficient food sourcing. One comment: Disclaimer- I haven’t tried the complete cookie but word is, the chickory extract they put in it can make some of us bloated and gassy. Still looking for that other video ( more recent) one that was really really good in that you dialed it in even more. Great work Darwin.

Great video I did try the couscous, cooked and I really liked it. I added some freeze dried vegetables and gravy mix. Will be added to my food bag. thanks

Hey Darwin, thanks for the amazing videos i just finished binge watching the pct videos and now just finished watching this one but you should do a video of a basic cost breakdown for the pct thru hike because i remember you mentioning cost of the A.T. But with it being out west I'm sure it is different. Again thank you for these videos 🏕

Very well done my friend, this was very helpful. Trying to put together my dietary plan for my 10-13 resupply boxes my buddy is sending me. Thanks there’s a few things in this video is like to try. Cheers

Couscous....food so nice they named it twice ;)

@moss2309

3 жыл бұрын

From now on, I call beer "beer beer" 😁

Hi Darwin, this was a great video since nutrition is so important on the trail. I appreciate your comments about the healthy fats as I'm diabetic and eating tons of carbs and sugar even on a hike isn't a great idea for me so calorie quality and source are just as important as quantity. Good thing fats are more calorically dense then proteins or carbs. Thanks for sharing!

Excellent video bro and lots for me to “chew on” for my distance/elevation trail foods. I’ve got a couple big (for me - small compared to the AT or PCt) trips planned for the year and food is a huge part of my planning. I hate the idea of cold breakfast/dinner but I almost never cook at lunch and I’ve been wanting some good recommendations for bars etc. Cheers from the PNW brother!

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Yum, great information 💕

I’ve never hiked more than 5 days at a time and plan on bumping that up significantly in the spring. I’ve never been on the PCT and am looking forward to it.

Love this video!

Looks like you ate pretty clean. Good job 👏

You are awesome Darwin!

Super Cool! Thank you.

It’s been over a year since I’ve been on my last through hike it was just a little 30 mile one here in Colorado but you make me wanna go out on the trail again

Wonderful. Your videos are such a great source of well-presented info. Thanks!

Great suggestions!

THIS GUY. Darwin you are the man for reppin BETTER TRAIL NUTRITION. LOVE that most of your trail foods are vegetarian friendly too.

Glad to see you are eating better. On my long distance bikes I take my own home made freeze dried meals. No sugar. Nuts and bars. As an older lady it made a huge difference.😀

Thanks for the advise on the peanut butter. I normally like to take some tortillas with me and put some peanut butter on it but I never found a method I liked. Gonna try yours.

Excellent, thank you!

@DarwinOnthetrail

5 жыл бұрын

No Prob! Hike On, Darwin

Thank you. Great instruction.

Great input. I carry emergen-c but have only used it when I get a scratchy throat. Makes sense it would be good to have some to give an extra boost of c even in good health! Thanks!

You make the best videos.

Killer video dude!

Food is key to keeping morale high. I became a much happier thru hiker with a lightweight skillet by MSR. Only 7oz I think... being able to cook a quesadilla, pancakes, hash browns, etc. Absolute game changer and before long anyone hiking around me bought one too.

Really helpful cheers Darwin :) I’m from the uk so have no idea what’s available on the American market as I’m planning a Pct thru hike in a couple of years and Needless to say I’d never heard of any of those bar brands haha Hike on!

@sean9820

2 жыл бұрын

Did you make it?

thanksssss alot. dont remove this video never ever pleassss

Bobo's for the win! My favorite bar for starting the day while thru-hiking the PCT this year. My trail diet was different than yours but it worked for me. Hmm, when will my food video be released?

@DarwinOnthetrail

5 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔🤔... When Indeed? Hike On, Darwin

2nd breakfast you say? I didnt know hobbits were on the trail!

@katielaeger6174

4 жыл бұрын

Julio Sandoval all thru hikers are probably descended from hobbits 😆

@HoboInTheWoods

4 жыл бұрын

@@katielaeger6174 amen to that

@shawnr6117

4 жыл бұрын

He's a bit tall for a Hobbit

@katielaeger6174

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn R must’ve gotten into some ent draught

@shawnr6117

4 жыл бұрын

@@katielaeger6174 where can I get some of that, I could start a career as an NBA superstar 😀

Hi Darwin, love your videos and learn a lot from them? Do you have any tips or tricks to clean your pot after eating, since I am always struggling with that...

Liked it. You and I are in agreement on how we get dense nutritious calories from!! I eat very similar, cold camp until a town and switch up to a hot meal or two then. So many hiker eat junk foods? Don't see the benefit? Denser foods, less space and a lot of time less weight. And we know how you like light weight, you pound out the miles everyday. At my age now diet is critical. Thanks again for all the post hike information! Keep it coming, always learning.

Seaweed is a great lightweight option to get those vitamins that you need

Title. "How I ate a ton of granola bars with peanut butter and happened to hike as a side effect" roflcopter

Pine needles are an exCellent source of vitamin C as well! I highly recommend fashioning the fresh green needles into tea.

My father was in the military for a number of years and I live close to a base one thing I’ve been doing is gathering up MRE’s and breaking them down to use for food along with a collapsible cup saves up a good amount of space and food is warm.

Love learning from you!! Thanks for the great information!!!

@DarwinOnthetrail

5 жыл бұрын

Love Sharing info & experience with you guys! Hike On, Darwin

That was very interesting. Thanks

Yes, as we get older the value of nutrition comes into view. For health and longevity, but also efficient and effective fuelling for performance sake. This only improves with the heating of food! My doctor is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. She never tires of enlightening me as to the value of heating food and consuming it warm.

Good information, Thank you

Darwin, great informative video. What was your dry couscous to tuna/chicken packet ratio per meal?

Cool! I'm glad I found this vid (YT suggested it). I did 500 miles on the PCT last summer. I did the Poptarts + sugar candy stuff a LOT of the time. And I paid for it. Next summer I plan on doing another 600-700 miles, and I'll be eating MUCH better food ... including some of the bars you recommended.

Darwin I found your channel a week ago and it’s awesome! The day by day of the PCT is the best, like al the episode’s nicely done! My question is: how do you clean your vargo ti ? Did you use water or something els too save water. Like with sand? Keep up the good work. Greets Jos

Besides the green superfood powder, did you take any type of daily supplement/vitamin capsule for additional nutrients during your thru-hike? Thank you for all of your informative videos! :)

Really cool idea with the couscous, I hadn't realized that it was that caloric. Have you tried the dry hummus mix that's readily available from the grocery? With some additions, it's really tasty and makes a great trail sandwich filling.

I have this powdered masala chai I think I would try on the trail. Very informative video

Thanks the food ideas. Always a popular topic with many of us. I can't stomach the ProBars, so maybe I'll give the green belly's a chance. I also like the Alpine start. Going to give the ones with creamer a try too.

Dropping hot meals to save a very small weight seems ridiculous to me.. Enjoy the trip man, enjoy the meals, enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning while taking in the view and the sounds.

@Rokaize

5 жыл бұрын

Talos353 I know, right? Il gladly still carry my stove and alcohol fuel just so I can have a warm meal. Having that warm meal at the end of a long, strenuous day really feels good mentally.

@jshepard152

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the person. I can see dropping hot meals in hot weather but seems crazy in cold temps.

@joed.5748

4 жыл бұрын

The key part about what you said was that it seems ridiculous to you; he mentioned that some people will have allergies, or sensitivities. If you can't hack it -- don't. Enjoy the trail your way!

@juliusulit1141

4 жыл бұрын

I thanked God I had hot meals in WA

Ever consider bringing some chia seeds darwin? They are an excellent source of nutrition.

Thanks Darwin, excellent information

Nice. I hope you had a chance to try the lemon poppyseed complete cookie. My personal favorite anyway.

Awesome video. I like the food choices. Our bodies find it hard to shift from glucose to fat burning. It looks like the cous cous and complete cookies have more glucose for fuel but with all those miles I think it adjusts. Healthier eating is always good. As far as plastic waste goes. Unless you're going to kill it and eat it. It's going to come in some form of a container. Just carry in and carry out. LNT. Simple. Thank you.

Damn cold food on the trail... crazy lad

My favorite subject. Ever.

Thanks Darwin. Would love to hear how you feel on this better calorie source. Energy, recovery, injury, healing, mental clarity, etc.

Hi, Ive just found your videos and now binge watch with dinner. Would you use something like huel on a hike even if just for one meal. Its labeled as a complete meal and contains all the vitamins etc. Thanks

well good thing I like couscous as its a good base food that can go with pretty much anything

@DarwinOnthetrail

5 жыл бұрын

Viva La Couscous!!! Hike On, Darwin

Yum!

Hell yeah to the cous cous. I'm not sure that I could stand it every day, but definitely a staple for me.

When I'm on the trail, I eat a ProBar or add hot water to some oatmeal and dehydrated fruit in a ziplock bag for breakfast. Mid morning I eat peanut butter cookies (Nekot) or an RX bar. For lunch, it's the Quest cookies or tuna in a sealed bag with a Payday candy bar and then I would take a caffeine pill. Mid-afternoon is Peanut M&M's and some beef Jerky. For dinner, its a Packit Gourmet meal (best hot meal food on the market) and then before bed, I eat some Oreo cookies. I mix it up sometimes, but this is usually what I have been taking with me and for a 5 day hike, my food bag weighs 5-7 lbs. The greenbelly bars are too heavy and allot of calories just for lunch (at least for me). My calories intake is not that much, however, I don't eat allot of calories off the trail.

Hi Darwin. Great video, thanks! Do you have a food list on your blog?