Why salt is an essential nutrient in the backcountry.
By: Kyle Kamp, RDN, LD. Originally appeared and written for Backcountry Fuel Box. Sodium is probably one of the first three things you look at on a nutrition label when determining whether some food is going to make the final backpacking list. Salt is a nutrient we need in some amounts on a daily basis for normal bodily functions like muscle contraction and water distribution; however, some circumstances significantly increase our need above normal recommendations; circumsta
