[pct-l] what does 2 pounds mean

[Scott Bryce]

Ellen Shopes wrote:
> OK, so my learned husband and I are having a debate, and we need an
> answer.
> 
> It is usually said that a thru hiker needs 2 pounds of food per day
> to meet caloric needs.  I've always assumed that applied to typical
> dried hiker food.  My husband thinks it means regular food.  Or is it
> a combo of the two?


It is two pounds that you carry on your back, which means you are right.

2 lb = 32 oz x 110 calories per oz = 3,520 calories, which isn't enough.
Hopefully you are carrying some calorie dense food.