Hiking water & food
Liters of water and kcal of food per person by climate, effort and days
Trip
Supplies
kcal/day per person: 3 200
- Water to carry
- 6 л
- Food (dry)
- 4,3 кг
- Group weight
- 10,3 кг
Water norms: mild climate 2–3 L/day, heat 4–6 L. Food: 2500–3500 kcal active day, 4000+ in winter/alpine. Dry food gives ~400–500 kcal per 100 g. Don't skimp on water — dehydration kills before hunger.