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How much extra food does the Park Service suggest packing as one of the Ten Essentials?

An extra day's supply, ideally no-cook snacks like trail mix, nuts and granola bars.

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  1. One extra candy bar
  2. Nothing, just eat before you go
  3. An extra day's supply ✔

Why: Plans change: you might get delayed, lost or stuck by weather. The Park Service suggests an extra day's food, preferably no-cook items with good nutrition, to keep your energy up.

Huh, didn't know that: Extra food can help someone else in your group, not just you, if something goes wrong.

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What is a hiker's favorite snack? Trail mix, because it always knows the way.
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Answer: An extra day's supply. Plans change: you might get delayed, lost or stuck by weather. The Park Service suggests an extra day's food, preferably no-cook items with good nutrition, to keep your energy up.

  1. NPS: The 10 Essentials www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm
    Pack an extra day's supply of food, preferably no-cook items that have good nutritional value
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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