Beginner Backpack Workshop – Nutrition, Cooking and Water Supply

The following documents are provided and composed by Kathy Kelly-Borowski including handouts for the topic of “Nutrition, Cooking, and Water Supply,” and an illustration of “Bear Bag Hanging.” All the content was presented in the Beginner Backpack Workshop held by Appalachian Mountain Club, Delaware Valley Chapter, April 22, 2006.

Nutrition and Hydration – describes the required intake of water and nutrition per person per day based on different activities.

Cooking and Nutrition – specifies food categories and helps you to maintain a balanced diet.

Be a Dried Gourmet – teaches you how to prepare dry meals at home, which reduces your pack weight and cooking time on the trail. Recipes included!!

Books on Backpacking Cooking – gives you reference if you would like to learn more about backpacking cooking.

Bear Bag Hanging – illustrates how to hang a bear bag in the woods.