Adventure Plans

1. What resupply means

Resupply is how you restock food during a longer trip. Good resupply planning keeps pack weight reasonable and reduces stress.

2. How many days between resupplies?

For a first trip, aim for 2 to 4 days between food stops if possible. This keeps decisions simple and avoids very heavy carries.

Use your expected daily intake and add a small buffer.

3. Estimate daily food needs

A practical starting point for many hikers is around 2500 to 3500 kcal per day.

Start with one simple plan:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Day snacks

Test one full day of your planned food before the trip.

4. Choose easy-to-find foods

Do not build a plan that only works with one specialist shop.

Good common options:

• Oats and granola
• Tortillas, wraps, hard cheese
• Nuts, dried fruit, chocolate
• Couscous, pasta, instant mash

Simple food you will actually eat beats perfect food you dislike.

5. Backup plan for delays

Always carry a small emergency buffer for weather, navigation delays, or closed shops.

A practical buffer is one extra meal plus one extra snack block.

6. Shop, cafe, and opening hours checks

Before starting, confirm:

• Which town or village you will resupply in
• Opening hours and rest days
• Distance from trail to the shop

Many resupply problems come from timing, not from lack of money or options.

7. Keep your first system simple

For your first few trips:

• Use common supermarket foods
• Avoid complex mail-drop logistics
• Keep daily meals repetitive

You can optimize later once you know what works for your appetite and pace.