Supplements in the backcountry

[Isaac_SBO]

To start this Is not a thread to discuss what supplements you should/shouldn’t be taking ect ect. Now that we got that outta the way what do you weightlifters/fitness gurus do about supplements out in the backcountry (BCAAs, creatine, protein shakes, vitamins ect). Do you guys pack them in? Cycle off prior to the trip? Go cold Turkey? Thoughts…. Thankyou.


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[mxgsfmdpx]

My backcountry breakfast that I've modified over the years has protein powder and ginseng in it now.

.1 Cup heaping Granola (Flavored high calorie kind)
.1/4 cup crushed almonds or cashews
.1/4 cup raisins or cranberries
.1/4 cup heaping milk chocolate covered espresso beans
.1 heaping scoop protein powder
.2 pills worth ginseng/royal jelly powder (emptied from capsules)

Pour ingredients in a quart ziplock bag and seal. At breakfast time add some water and stir it up to make the protein your "milk". Espresso beans end up giving you about 75-100 mg of caffeine so I don't need coffee.

Be ready to cover some miles, it's my favorite meal of the day by far!

 

[Farmingdale's Finest]

My backcountry breakfast that I've modified over the years has protein powder and ginseng in it now.

.1 Cup heaping Granola (Flavored high calorie kind)
.1/4 cup crushed almonds or cashews
.1/4 cup raisins or cranberries
.1/4 cup heaping milk chocolate covered espresso beans
.1 heaping scoop protein powder
.2 pills worth ginseng/royal jelly powder (emptied from capsules)

Pour ingredients in a quart ziplock bag and seal. At breakfast time add some water and stir it up to make the protein your "milk". Espresso beans end up giving you about 75-100 mg of caffeine so I don't need coffee.

Be ready to cover some miles, it's my favorite meal of the day by far!

That sounds good but for me I would add carnation instant milk powder. I can’t stand protein powder with just water. The instant milk isn’t great but added to the protein mix it tastes much better than just water.


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[TradLife406]

Just a cheap multi day and a ton of carbs. Oh and there's probably cigars and whiskey back at camp. No wait there's definitely cigars and whiskey waiting for me at night!

 

[mtwarden]

no supplements to speak of, a daily vitamin and if it's warm-ish some electrolytes

I have changed my food up to include more protein than previously- short trips not a great concern, longer trips- becomes a concern

 

[spals]

My backcountry breakfast that I've modified over the years has protein powder and ginseng in it now.

.1 Cup heaping Granola (Flavored high calorie kind)
.1/4 cup crushed almonds or cashews
.1/4 cup raisins or cranberries
.1/4 cup heaping milk chocolate covered espresso beans
.1 heaping scoop protein powder
.2 pills worth ginseng/royal jelly powder (emptied from capsules)

Pour ingredients in a quart ziplock bag and seal. At breakfast time add some water and stir it up to make the protein your "milk". Espresso beans end up giving you about 75-100 mg of caffeine so I don't need coffee.

Be ready to cover some miles, it's my favorite meal of the day by far!

I just tried this on my most recent hunt. This recipe is a 100% keeper. Tasty, plenty of fats and carbs for fuel, and some caffeine. Thanks for the tip!

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I just tried this on my most recent hunt. This recipe is a 100% keeper. Tasty, plenty of fats and carbs for fuel, and some caffeine. Thanks for the tip!

Heck yeah! With that breakfast and a dehydrated meal for dinner I find myself not really needing anything for lunch.

 

[Ianmac]

Going on my first back country hunt this year and this is something I’ve been concerned about. I appreciate the thread and all the info!


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[IdahoJoe29]

I take glutamine and tumeric every night. I also take mtn ops ignite when I need a little bump on energy. I know I know they suck and they’re all smoke and mirrors but I genuinely like the ignite and the way it makes me feel. I usually compress an empty water bottle and put it in my daily zip lock and just blow in it to inflate and fill with water to mix sups. I don’t like using my Nalgene to mix with on a multi day hunt because it gets nasty after awhile. Only downside to the plastic water bottle is that it makes a lot of noise when you inflate it but I’m just strategic about when I do it.
Oh and I try to get as much protein in as I can! I think it helps with soreness and energy but everyone is different