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DRob1992
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10/24/2021 10:37AM  
Everyone has their go-to snacks, drinks, or supplements to help fuel their outdoor adventures. While visiting the BWCA or Quetico, I really love the challenge of portaging and, even more, I love to fish. For a tall, lean young man, a lot of fuel is required to sustain myself on these adventures. Typically, my only caffeine consumption in every-day-life comes in the form of coffee or tea. However, on my BWCA/Q trips, I do bring along pre-workout. I love to fill a big Gatorade bottle full of water and pre-workout before I head out in the canoe in search of fish dinner. I also will bring a Clif bar and trail mix. Not the healthiest choices, but great taste and fuel for the adventure. What is your #1 BWCA/Q snack and/or drink to fuel your adventures?
 
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10/24/2021 12:50PM  
Mixed nuts and water. Coffee.
 
10/24/2021 04:12PM  
On a hot 10 day trip this summer I found I was drinking 5-6 liters of water during the day, plus more at night, and it didn't seem like enough. After that I heard about Liquid IV and gave it a try on my last trip. It may just be in my head, but I felt like it helped.

During the day I stick with some sort of energy bar, my own mix of trail mix, and beef jerky. I figure the protein in the beef would be more lasting. For trail mix, I just try to add in things so its not so much crackery stuff. That's how I get through to dinner.
 
billconner
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10/24/2021 06:21PM  
My most constant food over the years: cheese, summer sausage, crackers, and dried fruit. Cold cereal, Nido, craisans, almonds, and coffee is becoming my almost everyday breakfast.
 
RedLakePaddler
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10/24/2021 07:11PM  
When we tripped as a family and wanted to get going in the morning we would eat monster cookies. The other snack or breakfast food was my wife’s homemade fruitcake. My daughter still has words to say about the fruit cake. I am think about make both for next year trips. Please don’t tell my daughter.

Carl
 
mjmkjun
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10/25/2021 11:01AM  
water -- staying hydrated is most important then on to the quick energy boost:

apple and banana chips (good sugars)
trail mix with pieces of dark chocolate (very dark chocolates)
nut butters in single-serving, squeeze pouches or PB in single servings

coffee at start the days
 
HappyHuskies
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10/25/2021 11:20AM  
A bag of mixed nuts and a bag of mixed dried fruit.

If I'm going to stop for a longer break and have time to heat up some water I'll have a chai tea and a Packeroon. For trips I'm lazy and use instant chai tea, generally Jaipur Avenue. The nice thing about the instant chai is that I can mix it cold too, if I'm in the mood for something other than water while on the go.
 
straighthairedcurly
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10/25/2021 09:27PM  
In preparation for the border route challenge this fall, I started using Green Belly Meal-to-Go for a lightweight, tasty lunch option. Now my husband is hooked on them, too.

Green Belly

I like having a few Werther's Originals in my pocket for a quick treat. And I am a huge fan of nuts. A recent discovery is the Everything But the Bagels nut mixture from Trader Joes. Yummy! Trader Joes dried mango and dried oranges are a welcome treat...super fresh fruit flavor despite being dried.
 
PeaceFrog
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10/26/2021 07:04AM  
straighthairedcurly: "In preparation for the border route challenge this fall, I started using Green Belly Meal-to-Go for a lightweight, tasty lunch option. Now my husband is hooked on them, too.


Green Belly


I like having a few Werther's Originals in my pocket for a quick treat. And I am a huge fan of nuts. A recent discovery is the Everything But the Bagels nut mixture from Trader Joes. Yummy! Trader Joes dried mango and dried oranges are a welcome treat...super fresh fruit flavor despite being dried.
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Thanks SHC for the tip and link. I just checked out the website. I am definitely interested. I want to spend more time fishing and exploring; less time cooking unless it is a fresh catch meal. Cheers!
 
PeaceFrog
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10/26/2021 07:11AM  
Ok so yes the food items we take does fuel us and we need it to make it through the day. However, what fuels my adventures in the BWCA/Q?
My love of nature and BW - soaking up everything it provides for me
Solitude
Dipping my paddle in the water for the first time every morning
The wonder of what is around the corner
Pushing through a tough day
Fishing with a friend or one of my 3 kids
The sunset
The stars
The wildlife
The good folks on this platform - Thank you for helping fuel me for my 2022 trip
The planning and anticipation
 
DRob1992
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10/26/2021 10:14AM  
Great responses! You guys have introduced some new quick-hitter snack options that I previously had not been aware of. Thank you for the ideas. I definitely lean heavily towards less cooking and more snacking on any outdoor adventure. I know my caloric and fluid intakes are much higher on these adventures, but I can't justify cooking multiple meals every day. Too much time and maintenance involved with cooking. To each his own. Thanks again for sharing!
 
10/26/2021 10:18AM  
Tang from the little squeeze bottle, and coffee are my drinks of choice. A bit of gorp, slim jims, and a couple granola bars go in the pockets for snacks/lunch as the day goes along.
 
10/30/2021 06:44AM  
Snacks are just snacks and not a substitute for hearty, well-planned meals. Chocolate, fruit, bars, cookies are all handy between meal treats.
 
DRob1992
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10/31/2021 10:54AM  
bobbernumber3: "Snacks are just snacks and not a substitute for hearty, well-planned meals. Chocolate, fruit, bars, cookies are all handy between meal treats."


No doubt. But I love maximizing my time on-the-move. So I'll take snacks all day. If I'm with a group, I'll do my part in helping with meals with the understanding that very few are okay with just snacks. Solo, though, and I'm just fine with the sustenance of nuts, protein powders, jerky, granola, etc.
 
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