September 5, 2008, Newsletter Issue #133: Good Hiking Foods

Tip of the Week

Still at a loss about what to carry with you when you hike? Good hiking foods aren't that hard to come by, and they don't need to be expensive, either. Some staple hiking foods that should always be in your backpack include:

Fresh fruitHard cheese and sturdy crackers, or canned meat and crackers. Peanut butter.Candy (like a Snickers bar in cooler weather) or trail mixBeef or other meat jerkyDried fruitBagels or pita bread for shorter tripsSpices and seasoningsGood hiking foods should fill you up but still have enough protein to keep you going. Remember, you'll be using a lot more calories than normal if you hike all day, so you'll need nutritional meals with plenty of energy-packing protein to keep you going.

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