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Tom Hutton
FOOD for thought
Outdoor sports demand a high level of fitness. And fit bodies need good fuel
them going. Tom Hutton and Steph Duits get the munchies
M
ost outdoor enthusiasts wouldn’t think of themselves as Best flavours: Chilli con Carne, All Day Breakfast, Chocolate Pudding in
athletes yet a quick look at the physical demands of the chocolate sauce
things we do in the hills may suggest otherwise, with an
average hill walk, mountain bike ride or day spent on the crag likely Prices: Desserts £2.99; Main Courses & Breakfasts £3.50
to require a high level of aerobic and anaerobic fitness as well as Contact: 01475 746000;
www.westlerfoods.com
stamina, strength and sometimes even mental prowess.
Mountain House
It should come as no surprise to anyone working in the trade to learn that a Freeze dried foods (main courses, desserts and breakfasts) that are prepared
day’s hillwalking can burn over 4,000 calories – double the average daily in their own pouch by adding boiling water.
requirement for a man, and a day’s rock climbing even more than that.
And just as you wouldn’t expect an athlete to perform on whatever grub For: Light to carry. Good
he or she could find on the way to the competition, it might be worth trying calorific value.
to point out to the average walker, climber or biker that they should be But: Taste good but
thinking a little more about their nutrition too. nothing like as good as
Fortunately there’s a great range of meals, drinks, bars gels and Wayfarer
supplements available, and most should sit comfortably alongside other
outdoor products. Best for: Multi-day trips
Here’s an overview of some of the most popular brands and a few Best Flavours: Chicken
suggestions for what works best for what, and of course, which is the most Tikka with rice, Rice
tasty. Pudding with
strawberries
MEALS
Nutritious food for those spending the night away from pubs, restaurants Prices: Desserts & breakfasts
and chippies £3.99; main meals £4.99
Contact: 01539 733842;
www.dboutdoor.com
Wayfarer
Complete meals (a choice of breakfasts, main courses and Reiter Travellunch
desserts) that can be eaten hot or cold. Best cooked by Freeze dried food (main courses, desserts and breakfasts) that are that are
dropping the pouch in a pot of prepared in their own pouch by adding boiling water.
boiling water.
For: Light to carry. Good calorific value. Huge choice of flavours. Gorgeous
For: Taste wonderful. No need to Chocolate Mousse
add/source extra water. But: Not the best tasting of the bunch.
But: Very heavy.
Smallish portions. Best for: Multi-day trips
Need to Best Flavours: Pasta
simmer water Bella Italia,
so use more fuel Chocolate
than some. Mousse,
Breakfast Muesli
Best for: Shorter
(single night) trips, or Prices: Breakfasts
other trips (kayaking, car £2.30; main meals
camping etc) where you £4.50, Desserts £3.60
don’t mind carrying the Contact: 023 9252
weight 8711;
www.rosker.com
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