What food sustains you the longest?

I carb up in the morning, and snack during the day. Breakfast is something like 2 servings of oatmeal, and a couple of Nutri-grain bars, or similar.
Protein is more for recovery in the evening.
Last week I binged on snacks while hiking, which I don't usually do. Trail mix, jerky, dried mangos, honey roasted almonds, gummy bears, Clif bars...usually don't have a strong appetite on the trail, and don't know what got into me. Must have been starving when I packed all that crap, too.
Around 35 miles total, and I gained 2lbs.:eek:
 
I had a coach that always recommended a geasy cheesburger for something that will stick with you. Never ever even tried it....

Personally, I like to go carb heavy when I know I will be exercising, and oatmeal is what sticks with me best. It seems to get metabolized slowly so the carbs are released gradually over time. And....balance that out with a little protein, nuts, and fruit.
 
My son and I are out in the field hunting LOTS. We pretty much always stop at McD's for sausage buscuits or sausage mcmuffins - works great! That stuff helps keep us warm and cozy if we sit and provides plenty of energy for the hunts where we walk more.
 
Whole wheat crackers and peanut butter sounds like the thing to take along. I like those breakfast burritos from hardees a lot.
 
dipbait said:
Before heading out on a days trek, what do you have for breakfast ? Im hypoglycemic, my blood sugar crashes. A ham, egg ,and cheese on whole wheat has served me the best. I dont eat sugar unless I need it, after that its a struggle to keep blood sugar from yoyoing.
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I hear you dipbait, I have hypoglycemia as well. I usually go with a high protein, low starch and no sugar option. For years I carried around a bag with cashews and raisins for when the sugar would drop.

Usually eggs, turkey bacon and 1/2 a whole wheat english muffin. I have been fairly lucky over the years as mine has gotten better instead of worse. I can cheat quite a bit and not have to worry about my sugar tanking.


Peanut butter is also one of my go to items. Great for protein.
 
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Preferably with some sort of fruit (sultanas, dried apple or mango, fresh banana).
 
John Muir tramped all over the Seirra Mountains with a small sak containing a canteen, a pot, and a sak of oatmeal. He seemed to live off the stuff when out there. I've tried it, and I don't really love oatmeal, but it does seem to keep you fueled up and going for a long time. Plus it's easy to make, Just boil water and you're good to go.
 
Since it's a planned trek and you can have what you want for breakfast, what used to work for me was spaghetti and clams. The sauce was not dairy, it was more white wine and garlic. I have been on SAR activity for years and had to eat a lot of quick stuff, I figured out the spaghetti before some charity football games years ago, where a lot of energy wa called for. It gave me energy for the time I needed it.
 
RedbeAR15 said:
multi grain bagel with a couple of slabs of bacon, slice of tomato and some cream cheese

Fast and Furious calories :thumbup:

Otherwise a handful of Cheerios or Wheaties suffices
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I take three Clif Bars with me wherever I go. I am a big dude, but some reason that one bar fills me up for at least most of the day.

Good stuff.
 
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