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davidc209 · 03-11-2004, 08:06 PM

I have an interesting adventure coming up in November 04. I'm disappearing into a jungle for about 45 days (just fulfilling one of my dreams).

I am hiking in solo about 20 extremely rugged miles. I've done this hike before and it took about 16 hrs. Once I reach the ~20 mile mark, I'll be camping/surviving within a 2-3 miles radius of this final spot for the entire 45 day period.

I am concerned with my food supply. I will be able to spear fish in a lagoon and the ocean and possibly take down a ferral goat, but don't want to rely solely on this. I'm in excellent physical condition, but because of the very difficult hike in, I can't carry in more then 75 lbs total. Clothing, tent, jungle hammock, stove, supplies, etc will be under 20 lbs. So I can bring in about 55lbs of food.

What food rations will provide me with my required nutrients with the least amount of weight? (obviously I can bring in a couple bottles of virgin olive oil to meet my calorie requirements, but i need more then fat calories...

). I'm estimating I will need about 2500-3000kcal/day on this adventure. So for the 45 days, I will need ** 135,000 ** calories. Suggestions for food??? Prepackaged ration meals could work.. I understand that sled dogs (huskies), while working, are fed 6"x4"x2" bricks of food that each contain over 10,000 calories and provide the dog with it's required protein/fat/carb requirements. Are there any such things made for human consumption? If so, what's it called?? Cost isn't a terrible issue. But making sure that I can hike in with 135,000 kcalories in under 55lbs IS a big concern.

THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS!

03-11-2004, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
davidc209 Tilted Location: Miami, FL	Most nutritional value, least WEIGHT.. I have an interesting adventure coming up in November 04. I'm disappearing into a jungle for about 45 days (just fulfilling one of my dreams). I am hiking in solo about 20 extremely rugged miles. I've done this hike before and it took about 16 hrs. Once I reach the ~20 mile mark, I'll be camping/surviving within a 2-3 miles radius of this final spot for the entire 45 day period. I am concerned with my food supply. I will be able to spear fish in a lagoon and the ocean and possibly take down a ferral goat, but don't want to rely solely on this. I'm in excellent physical condition, but because of the very difficult hike in, I can't carry in more then 75 lbs total. Clothing, tent, jungle hammock, stove, supplies, etc will be under 20 lbs. So I can bring in about 55lbs of food. What food rations will provide me with my required nutrients with the least amount of weight? (obviously I can bring in a couple bottles of virgin olive oil to meet my calorie requirements, but i need more then fat calories... ). I'm estimating I will need about 2500-3000kcal/day on this adventure. So for the 45 days, I will need 135,000 calories. Suggestions for food??? Prepackaged ration meals could work.. I understand that sled dogs (huskies), while working, are fed 6"x4"x2" bricks of food that each contain over 10,000 calories and provide the dog with it's required protein/fat/carb requirements. Are there any such things made for human consumption? If so, what's it called?? Cost isn't a terrible issue. But making sure that I can hike in with 135,000 kcalories in under 55lbs IS a big concern. THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS!