Mar 03 2009
Stocking Up: Food for Thought
As you prepare to hike this spring, don’t forget to grab good deals on the shelves while they’re going hot. It’s getting to be that time of year where buying your granola bars and energy bars is a good idea since they will save through the summer without a problem. Besides that, also consider stocking up on other things, like dried fruit, energy drink mixes (I mean the good kind, like Gatorade), and candy bars for fast fuel.
There is nothing like being stuck without enough provisions, and I have definitely experienced my fair share of hard times without ample water and electrolytes. As a rule, plan to take a gallon of water per day, and enough drink mix to add to half of that. Also take an even balance of energy bars and dried fruit, the former having a tendency to “gum things up” without enough fluid, etc. As spring approaches, preparation for the hiking season is definitely in order, and I am greatly anticipating the arrival of good weather!
Bargain Deals:
Price: $14.37
Price: $5.99 (treats 2 1/2 gallons)
