Nutrition Timing on the Trail- Two keys to avoiding the wall of exhaustion.
We’ve covered totals. Now we’re going to look at timing. There are two simple rules when it comes to staying fueled on the trail: Know the total amount of fuel you need. Space the timing to ensure the energy stores never dry up. You can check out more information on figuring up your toals in our free guide. The rest of this article will walk through the second half of that- how do you time nutrition in a way that always ensures ample fuel to push through heavy miles with lo
Electrolyte mixes and backcountry nutrition
Deciding if you need one and what would be a good choice if you do. While it might seem like water is harmless, it can become an issue if you’re drinking A LOT of it without replacing without also supplementing with high salt foods, salt tabs, or an electrolyte replacement drink as excess water intake without replacement of these nutrients “flushes” them out of the system. Like fluid, we have specific recommendations folks can follow when guiding their decisions, but it’s har
Hydration, Electrolytes, and Sodium Replacement in the Backcountry —Simplified.
A Simplified Approach to Determining Your Needs for your Next Backcountry trip. Sweating, breathing heavy, and peeing can all cause us to lose the fluid we need to stay hydrated. While we have some “wiggle room” for these losses, it isn’t much (about 2% of your total body weight is the max). To say that hydration is important- especially in early season hunts and backcountry pursuits- is an understatement. We don’t have the luxury of measuring this in the backcountry. But,
