- Katie Gerber

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June 4, 2019June 12, 2019

Healthy Lightweight Eating for Hikers: A Day in the Life (part 2)

If you missed part 1 of this series on Healthy Lightweight Eating for Hikers, click here. That’s where I explain WHY I choose a high fat, moderate protein, and lower carbohydrate diet on trail. Some of those reasons include a lighter pack weight, sustained energy (i.e. no bonking), less illness and injury, and fewer digestive …

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June 4, 2019June 12, 2019

Healthy Lightweight 5-day Backpacking Meal Plan

Here’s a full 5-day healthy lightweight backpacking meal plan. Healthy and lightweight?? Yep. That’s what I’m all about. Ramen, poptarts, and Snickers? Hell nah. You’ll notice that each day of this meal plan is about 60% fat, 20% protein, and 20% carbohydrate. It’s based around whole foods and is designed to be stoveless (optional) and …

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May 23, 2019June 12, 2019

Healthy Lightweight Eating for Hikers: How to Reduce Pack Weight & Have More Energy (part 1)

Carry a lighter pack, eliminate bonking, free yourself from cravings, reduce hiker hunger, and experience fewer GI issues…. Sound good? Most long distance hikers (or any endurance athlete) would say ‘heck yea’! Well, it’s possible, and it starts with what you’re putting in your food bag. Here’s how I approach eating a healthy lightweight diet …

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Looking for a healthy lightweight allergen-free backpacking meal plan?

Reduce pack weight, increase energy, and keep inflammation down!

This FREE course includes everything you need to get started with high fat, nutrient dense eating. It includes recipes, meal ideas, a complete 5-day resupply plan, ingredient sourcing, and how to put this into practice.