[pct-l] what does 2 pounds mean

[Ellen Shopes]

Scott, how can you assume 110 cal/oz?
Ellen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Bryce" <sbryce at scottbryce.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] what does 2 pounds mean


> 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.
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