Andrew Skurka on The Biggest Food Mistakes Backpackers Make

If you're interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to: https://bit.ly/49uZ4NB Backpacking food ideas can seem like a black box... do you opt for dehydrated meals? Or is ramen sufficient? Should you eat as much candy as possible? Or are fresh fruits and vegetables worth the weight? How important is protein when backpacking? Are calorie-dense foods more important than focusing on nutrition? Today, Andrew Skurka is breaking it down so you can properly fuel your body for your next backpacking adventure. In this video, he provides his philosophy on planning backpacking meals, provides some easy, cheap backpacking food options and recipes, and gives his thoughts on the most popular backpacking foods you see recommended online and in stores. Have a question about navigation, map reading, or route planning? Leave it in the comments below! Photo and field video credit to Andrew Skurka. Check out Andrew Skurka Adventures 👉 @skurkaadventures Check out Andrew's personal channel 👉 @skurkaandrew Read the full article on The Trek 👉 https://thetrek.co/andrew-skurka-on-mastering-ultralight-tents-shelters/ Follow Andrew on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/andrewskurka/ If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theTrek.co/ Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/appalachian-trail-faq/ PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hike-gear-list/ ------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #hiking #camping #thruhike #hike #ultralightbackpacking #howto #campinglife #hikingadventures #campinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips #campingtips #backpackinggear #andrewskurka #mountains #appalachiantrail #pacificcresttrail