Summary of Defining "Ultralight" Food for Backpacking and Bug Out Bags

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This video discusses ultralight food options for backpacking and bug out bags. The options discussed include energy bars, biscuits, seeds, bars, and emergency food rations. The video also covers the different weights and densities of food options, and how they can affect the carried weight of the backpack or bug out bag.

• 00:00:00 This video by Thomas from Long Trails and Page 105 explains how to determine what "ultralight" food for backpacking and bug out bags should weigh. The three macronutrients that make up all the energy and food are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and each has a weight per gram depending on how many calories are in a gram. There are only two weight classes of macronutrients, and refined white sugar is the heaviest while protein is just as bad. The video gives an example of how many calories are in a gram of each type of macronutrient, and it is easy to see that carbohydrates are the heaviest and proteins are the lightest.
• 00:05:00 The author of the video discusses the definition of "ultralight" food for backpacking and bug out bags, and provides two sample meal plans. One with a density of 90 calories per ounce, and another with a density of 157 calories per ounce. The author also discusses the importance of including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the diet to achieve the desired weight savings.
• 00:10:00 In this video, host Chris Kramp discusses the concept of "ultralight" food for backpacking and bug out bags. He presents a chart with data on calories, fats, carbs, and proteins, and provides examples of high-density options for each category. He emphasizes the importance of flavor and brand when selecting food for an outdoor adventure. Finally, he provides a list of the top 30 highest-density food items for backpackers.
• 00:15:00 The author discusses the various types of ultralight food that are appropriate for backpacking and bug-out bags. The main types of food discussed are energy bars, biscuits, seeds, and bars. All of the food mentioned are lightweight and have a relatively low density. One of the author's favorite ultralight food options is Robert Irvine's Fit Crunch bars, which are baked and have a high protein content. Finally, the author discusses emergency food rations, which are one of the heaviest options on the list but are still lightweight.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses the different types of food that can be included in an "ultralight" backpack or bug-out bag. Some of the options include 400 calorie Millennium Energy Bars, Strong and Harvests bars, and Hyperlite options like dark chocolate and olive oil. Finally, the video discusses candy and its various "ultralight" options.
• 00:25:00 Ultralight food for backpacking and bug out bags includes items like M&Ms, Reese's peanut butter cups, Snickers bars, cereal, proteins sandwich cookies, Fig Newton cookies, and chips and crackers. While most items are moderate or lower in caloric density, there are a few that are light or very light weight, such as cheese and snack stirs.
• 00:30:00 In this video, the author discusses the different weights and densities of food options for backpacking and bug out bags. Deep fried potato chips are one of the best hiker foods because they are ultra light, delicious, and have good sodium for electrolytes. One downside is that they are bulky. The author also discusses drink mixes, dried fruits, and energy gels. All of these options are either heavy or have low densities. The author suggests that if weight is a concern, hikers should opt for options with low densities.
• 00:35:00 The author provides a list of six lightest backpacking foods, including bacon, meat sticks, tuna packets, hash, and peanut butter and company. He also recommends Skippy's singles cups and Justin's range of butters.
• 00:40:00 The author discusses the various types of food that can be classified as "ultralight," including pastries, pasta, rice sides, and egg crystals. He notes that there are no truly lightweight options, and that the majority of the food falls into the category of "heavy." He recommends carrying a variety of lighter options to make up for the heavier options.
• 00:45:00 The video discusses the different types of food that can be used for backpacking and bug out bags. It covers water, ramen, soup, rice, and pasta, as well as trail mix and jerky. The video concludes with a discussion of package weight and how it affects the carried density of food. It is determined that each type of food reduces its carried weight by 13 calories per ounce.
• 00:50:00 This YouTube video discusses various types of ultralight food options for backpacking and bug out bags. The video defines "ultralight" food as food that reduces the weight of the food package without compromising the caloric value. The video discusses the different weight reduction options available, including food packaged in foil packets and oil packets. The video also discusses the Mountain House brand of freeze-dried food, which is popular with backpackers.