Thru Hiker Diets - A Backpacking Food Comparison

Aaron Owens Mayhew, a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance hiker, shares an overview of how the weight, cost, and nutrition content of trail food varies between three different thru-hiker-style diets. Note: percentage values may include rounding errors

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Aaron is an ultralight long-distance backpacking dietitian with over twenty years of nutrition experience and just as many years as a backpacker. Her career is dedicated to helping backpackers like you prepare delicious meals and simplify their meal planning process. Oh, and she's lived in a camper van in the wilderness full-time with her husband and dog full-time since April 2019.

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