In a message dated 8/22/2002 1:02:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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> So here's my proposed shopping list. This is for about 8 1/2 days on the
> trail. Any input would be most welcome:
>
> 2 lb jerky (beef/turkey)
> 1 lb dried apricots
> 1/2 lb banana chips
> 1 pack dates
> 1 pack freeze-dried veggies
> 1/2 lb almonds
> 1/2 lb macadamia nuts
> 1 small jar (or whatever) nut butter (macadamia, almond)
>
> Does this make any sense? Too much? Not enough? I'm really bad at planning
> this stuff.
>

I would try eating this menu for a few days and see how much you actually
would consume each day, then allow a bit more due to the extra exercise you
will have and just for a "cushion" and then multiply by 9 for your trip.

Tracy