The conclusion: A total weight savings of 2.5 lb, that’s almost half a pound per day less.
KETOGENIC BACKPACKING MEALS
Wild Edge Keto backpacking meals have everything you’re looking for, lightweight, high calorie, and great taste! The holy trinity for any serious backcountry enthusiast. So put down the calculator and take your keto lifestyle anywhere!
KETOGENIC: Stick to your nutrition goals and take your keto lifestyle anywhere!
EASY TO MAKE: Heat some water, add it right to the package, wait 12-15 min, and enjoy!
REAL FOOD: No filler carbs like potatoes pasta or rice, just healthy proteins, veggies and fats.
NON-KETO HIKERS LOVE THEM TOO:
Not keto? no problem! Our meals pair beautifully with some low-cost instant potato's, rice or pasta for a truly 2 serving meal.
KEEPING IT LIGHT WEIGHT
The simplified definition of eating ketogenic is a diet that is low in carbohydrates, moderate in protein, and high in fat. If you’re on any sort of strict diet, it can be hard to find meals tailored to your needs. For those striving to maintain their keto diet, there’s a huge incentive to tailoring your outdoor meals.
Ketogenic meals are often the best types of camping food for multiple reasons, such as reducing pack weight effectively. If you plan to hit the backcountry you are probably focused on reducing your pack weight, the all-mighty ounce, and pound! That is where keto food can really make a difference, calorie per pound keto food is simply far lighter in your pack given its caloric density.
Let’s have a more detailed look at the caloric density:
FUELED BY CARBS ON THE TRAIL
FUELED BY CARBS ON THE TRAIL
On a carb-heavy diet, For a 3000 calorie day of backpacking:
50% carbs (1500 calories) = 425 g
25% protein (750 calories) = 224 g
25% fat (750 calories) = 105 g
3000 calories per day weigh 754 g (26.6 ounces) (1.66 lb)
My total food weight for a 6 day trip in the coast mountains was 4.6 kg (10 lb)
FUELED BY KETONES ON THE TRAIL
On a keto diet, for a 3000 calorie day of backpacking:
5% carbs (150 calories) = 42 g
30% protein (900 calories) = 267 g
65% fat (1950 calories) = 273 g
3000 calorie per day weight 583 g (20 ounces) ( 1.25 lb)
My total food weight for a 6 day trip in the coast mountains is 3.4 kg (7.4 lb)