Trip Food Calculator

Calculate daily calorie needs and total food weight for backpacking trips. Accounts for activity level, body weight, and trip duration.

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Backpackers typically need 2,500-4,500 calories per day depending on intensity. Aim for 125+ calories per ounce of food to keep weight down. Good calorie-dense foods: nuts (170 cal/oz), olive oil (240 cal/oz), chocolate (150 cal/oz), dried fruit (80 cal/oz). Budget about 1.5-2 lbs of food per day.