A conversation Eastman's Elevated We were forunate to sit down with Brian Barney and Eastman's Elevated to talk about nutrition while training FOR the mountains and how to manage your fuel ON the mountain itself. 3 Short Takeaways for Backcountry Hunters Fueling depends on context: High-output backcountry hunts demand different nutrition strategies than everyday life—fast carbs and calorie-dense foods can be performance tools, not liabilities. Consistency beats extremes: Sustainable...

You can checkout the entire episode about the origins and future of backpacking food with Greenbelly Meals Founder, Chris Cage here: From Trail Miles to Meal Bars: The Story Behind Green Belly Meals . Featuring Chris Cage, Founder of Green Belly Meals. Most people in the outdoor world know Green Belly Meals . The brand’s Meal To-Go bars have become a staple for backpackers, thru-hikers, and backcountry hunters who need serious calories in a compact, no-nonsense format. What fewer people know...

One of the most common questions in backcountry hunting is deceptively simple: “What food do I bring?” For many hunters—especially those new to multi-day backcountry hunts—the answer often falls on either extreme: too much food, too little food, or the wrong food entirely. And when nutrition fails deep in the mountains, the consequences are real: energy crashes, poor decision-making, stalled performance, and in extreme cases, true survival situations. In this episode of the Live Wild Podcast...