Im doing a big hike what food should you take?

Answer 1

"Big" is a relative word. "Big" to me might be several days; to others the better part of a day.

I can be chatty with friends and easily do 10 miles in less than 4 hours. Is 10 miles "big"? Many hikes average about that, give or take a few miles.

Walmart has been selling a gadget you put on your pants belt loop that holds a water bottle, and then the backpack takes another 2 bottles. I'm a tea drinker and will drop a tea bag into the water and sip on herb teas while I hike. If I was going longer than a day, bring a water filter like Timberline and try it beforehand to be sure you are confident the stream water you will be using will not make you sick. Ah, and be sure you will indeed be hiking by a stream - much of the western US has been in a drought and not all the water sources indicated on a map actually have water!

Foods that don't need to be cooked or are not fussy about temperature are good to bring. Depends on what you feel like eating that day. I'm partial to Sandwiches with hummus and whatever I have in the house. Sometimes I pack my own trail mix, of sorts which may have dehydrated fruit or veggies or seeds or nuts all mixed up in a baggie. You don't really feel hungry if you eat nutrtionally dense food.

Answer 2

For a big hike, bring lightweight, high-energy foods like trail mix, energy bars, jerky, dried fruit, and nut butter packets. Pack easy-to-eat snacks that provide a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fats to sustain your energy levels during the hike. Don't forget to stay hydrated with plenty of water and electrolyte-rich drinks.