[pct-l] was Energy Bars, now Hydralyte

[bharve at dslextreme.com (Bruce Harvey)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Hubbell" <glenhubbell@yahoo.com>
To: "pct mailing list" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 11:37 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Energy Bars


Glen, You wrote:
> Still, it is impossible to carry all of the calories
> your body needs on the trail. I figure on 1800
> calories a day...
> In addition to energy bars, I carry ...an electrolyte
> replacement powder called Gookinaid Hydralyte (use at
> half strength)

Questions:  Are you figuring 1800 calories above basal metabolic rate as the 
adder for hiking?
Could you relate why you use Hydralyte at half strength?

Thanks