Master resupply logistics for long distance hiking and learn your options for choosing food to balance budget & weight.
Whether you’re preparing for a thru-hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, smart resupply planning and proper trail nutrition is essential. Guide to Backpacking Resupply and Trail Nutrition is a self-paced, online course designed to help take the mystery out of resupply. Learn practical strategies for fueling your body and keeping your pack light from experienced thru hikers. Together we have hiked over 12,000 miles – that is a lot of resupplies!
What you’ll learn
- Learn to utilize navigation apps to plan effective resupply strategies.
- Build a series of trail meals using readily available ingredients.
- Identify options to minimize resupply cost across a long distance hike.
- Understand the pros and cons of mailing resupply boxes and have the knowledge to mail resupply boxes..
Course Content
- Resupply Planning –> 5 lectures • 34min.
- Trail Nutrition –> 4 lectures • 12min.
- Meals & Snacks –> 3 lectures • 25min.
- Trail Tested: Watch Me Resupply –> 3 lectures • 15min.
- Budget and Resupply –> 2 lectures • 13min.
- Packing a Resupply –> 2 lectures • 7min.
- Everything Resupply Boxes –> 4 lectures • 12min.
Requirements
Whether you’re preparing for a thru-hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, smart resupply planning and proper trail nutrition is essential. Guide to Backpacking Resupply and Trail Nutrition is a self-paced, online course designed to help take the mystery out of resupply. Learn practical strategies for fueling your body and keeping your pack light from experienced thru hikers. Together we have hiked over 12,000 miles – that is a lot of resupplies!
This course walks you through the essentials of backcountry resupply—how to plan, where to send boxes, how to resupply in town, and what to pack for maximum nutrition and minimal weight. You’ll also learn how to adapt your trail diet based on budget and availability.
Through real-world video examples from experienced thru-hikers, you’ll see what resupplying actually looks like, plus tips for organizing and sending your own resupply boxes.
Topics include:
- Resupply planning for long-distance trails
- Choosing between mail drops and on-trail resupply
- Grocery store resupply strategies
- Packing and shipping your own resupply boxes
- Nutrition basics for backpackers
- Meal and snack ideas
- Lightweight, high-calorie food choices
Perfect for aspiring thru-hikers, section hikers, and anyone looking to hike longer, stronger, and smarter.
Format:
Self-guided online course with video demonstrations, planning tools, and printable resources. Access anytime, learn at your own pace.