Here are 7 considerations for developing your food kit and addressing your nutrition concerns in the field. Your being able meet your nutrition needs through your food kit are an important part of your planning for a backcountry adventure.
Here is another video for our archives. It was shot using a newly purchased Sony HD Handycam, mini camcorder back in 2017 when we lived in Virginia. The video demonstrates my initial experiences with lighting and audio. Much has changed since 2017 and what I use in my food kits to meet my nutritional needs on the trail has changed over time also. As with our other legacy content videos, engage this video as you would an old photo from your great grandparent's or grandparent's photo album.
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My Top 10 Outdoor Gear Resources
1. Best Glide ASE | www.bestglide.com/
2. Ranger Joe’s | rangerjoes.com/
3. Cabela’s | www.cabelas.com/shop/en
4. Columbia | www.columbia.com/
5. Kelty | www.kelty.com/
6. REI | www.rei.com/
7. Self-Reliance Outfitters | www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com/
8. MSR | cascadedesigns.com/pages/msr
9. 5.11 | www.511tactical.com/
10. Brigade QM | brigadeqm.com/
Here are some of my favorite outdoor gear. This is by no means an exhaustive list.
Backpacks
1. Kelty Redwing 50 Tactical | www.kelty.com/redwing-50-tactical/
2. Wenger-Swiss Army Synergy Pack | www.swissgear.com/wenger-synergy-ballistic-16-inch-laptop-backpack-black
Clothing Items
1. 5.11 Boonie Hat | www.511tactical.com/5-11-boonie-hat.html
2. Columbia PFG Shirts | www.columbia.com/p/mens-pfg-tamiami-ii-long-sleeve-shirt-1286061.html?dwvar_1286061_color=381
3. Tru-Spec TRU Pants | b2c.truspec.com/products/pant-tru-original-pc-od-green
4. Danner 453 Hiking Boots | www.danner.com/men/hike/453-5-5-dark-tan.html
5. Minus 33 Merino Wool Top | www.minus33.com/collections/mens-wool-hike-camp/products/ticonderoga-mens-lightweight-wool-crew
6. Minus 33 Merino Wool Bottom | www.minus33.com/collections/mens-wool-hike-camp/products/saratoga-mens-lightweight-wool-bottom
7. Minus 33 Merino Wool Bene | www.minus33.com/collections/hike-and-camp-headwear/products/everyday-knit-cuff-beanie?variant=44854464282862
8. Minus 33 Merino Wool Glove Liners | www.minus33.com/products/merino-wool-glove-liner?variant=44854542565614
9. Columbia Watertight II Packable Jacket | www.columbia.com/p/mens-watertight-ii-jacket-1533891.html
My EDC Items
1. Spec-Ops Brand T.H.E. Wallet | specops.us/wallet-bk.html#spec-ops
2. Casio Pro Trek PRG340T-7 | www.casio.com/us/watches/protrek/product.PRG-340T-7/
3. Zebra Pen F-701 Ballpoint Pen | www.zebrapen.com/products/f-701-all-metal-retractable-ballpoint
4. Rite In The Rain Weatherproof Mini-Stapled Notebook | www.riteintherain.com/3-25x4-625-stapled-notebook#371FX-M