Hiking Sleeping
What to take on a 6 day Hike?
I’m going on a 6 day hike in December (Early Summer in Aus) in Falls Creek Mt Bogong area. It’s very mountainous and can get pretty cold. I already know I have to bring hiking boots, sleeping bag and thermal underwear but what type of clothing should I wear? How much and what types of food should I bring? How much water should I take and how to store it? Any extra important things to take?
Food is fuel. Normal walking (without carrying a pack) at a brisk pace for 8 hours in a day will consume 2000 calories. If you’re hitting a lot of hills, you’ll increase your calorie consumption. Also, carrying a pack will increase your consumption. Fast hikers (25-30 miles per day) can consume as much as 4000 or more calories in a day.
I tend to take it easy on the trail, so I pack about 1500 calories of food per day and let my body provide the rest. I find packing less food frees up space and reduces weight in my pack.
For water, find out how many and the quality of water sources of where you are going. The drier the weather, the more water you need. The absolute minimum is 2L per person, per day. The drier it is, and the harder you push your body, the more you will need. If you’re trying to pack in all your water, you’re going to need to carry at least 12L of water with you, but I would recommend having more.
If you go to a camping store, you will find water jugs and water bags. If you are going to put them in your backpack, water bags work better. You can also buy the type with a drinking tube attached, so that you can drink from the bag without taking it out of your pack.
Also, bring along some salt or salty food. If you are finding yourself regularly thirsty, a little extra salt in your system can help you absorb water more efficiently.
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