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The Expedition Cookbook

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Some people are fat friendly Concerning the best suggestions for ongoing hikes and maintained energy, Carolyn Gunn, the author of the Expedition Cookbook, proposes planning for 4,000 calories per person per day, in the ratio of 60-65% carbs, 20-25% fat, and 10-15% protein. It sums to about 2 pounds of food per person, per day, not including packaging. Expenditure can be as big as 6000 calories/day, depending on altitude, extreme temperatures, and performance requirements for any given day. The raw energy demands increase 15-50% over that required at sea-level for comparable exertion, and will certainly depend on the size and sex of the individual. An 115-pound woman, for example, won’t need as much food as a 175-pound man, assuming they’re

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