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![A bear canister full of Mountain House meals.]()
12 Backpacking Foods You Can Cram in a Bear Canister
We analyzed the calorie density of 12 different backpacking food items to illustrate the theoretical maximum number of calories that can be placed in a BearVault BV500 bear canister.
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11 Tips to Pack a Bear Canister
Are you going to bring a bear canister on your next thru-hike or backpacking trip? Here are some helpful tips to consider!
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How Many Snickers Can Fit in a Bear Canister?
Snickers bars are a very popular thru-hiking and backpacking food because of the high-calorie density they have. We decided to test it out and see how many Snickers we could fit into the average bear canister.
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Thru-Hiking Calorie and Food Weight Calculator
Calculate how many calories you’ll burn while hiking and plan how much food you’ll need to bring on your trip using our Calorie & Food Weight Calculator.
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Thru-Hiking 101: Measuring Cup Hacks
Cooking a meal on the trail can be more difficult than cooking meals at home. Here are some tips and hacks to convert your cooking pot into a measuring cup.
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Thru-hiking 101: Warehouse vs Retail Food Prices
When it comes to purchasing backpacking food, taking advantage of warehouse stores like Costco or Sams Club can save time and money. Here are some tips to help you shop smart for your hike.
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![The inside of the Timberline Lodge Buffet on the PCT in Oregon.]()
Thru-hiking 101: Tips for Planning your Food in Town
Town food can be one of the most expensive parts of long-distance hiking. Here are some tips on where to eat and how to best spend your money when in town.
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Thru-hiking 101: Intro to Trail Food
Preparing food for a long backpacking trip can be overwhelming. We provide some tips on how to choose the right food for you!
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How Many Calories Do You Burn While Thru-Hiking?
This blog post considers different body weights and hiking styles to provide a better estimate of the number of calories you will burn while backpacking.
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6 Instant Coffee Brands for Thru-Hiking
We taste-tested 10 different instant coffees and a few mocha mixes. Find out how they taste, how much they cost, and whether this is a good choice for your backpacking trip.
