05-08-2004, 15:57
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Originally posted by Desert Fox
A word in relation to LRPs.
I thing I learned from the famous Bravo two-zero book: put a lot of meals not in your ruck, but in your BDU pockets.
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I wouldn't put too much credence in that book, except as a lesson learned on how NOT to do things.
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05-08-2004, 17:51
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Tank Boy
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another gel option
I've used these gels and found them to be less sweet, not too bulky, and excellent electrolyte composition.
http://www.cranksports.com/ 
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05-10-2004, 08:49
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Re: another gel option
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Originally posted by Ghostrider
I've used these gels and found them to be less sweet, not too bulky, and excellent electrolyte composition.
http://www.cranksports.com/
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I'll try those out Ghostrider
I agree PowerGels are really sweet
They do have ones with caffeine added in , so if you are an addict to the daily cup of joe and don't think you will have it on the trail this might be a good option to keep the withdrawl symptoms away
I like them for their size and ease of opening and "eating" while cycling
You can carry a bunch of them in the pouches of a cycling jersey
And when you are done the empty packages roll up nice and small
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05-10-2004, 11:34
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My understanding is that carbohydrate gels are good for short-term 'refueling' of muscles, but I don't know if I'd want to rely upon them very heavily for long-term nutritional requirements.
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05-10-2004, 11:53
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Quote:
Originally posted by Razor
My understanding is that carbohydrate gels are good for short-term 'refueling' of muscles, but I don't know if I'd want to rely upon them very heavily for long-term nutritional requirements.
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Most definitely a short-term, quick boost. But because they are small, easy to digest, and provide some electrolyte replacement they are good options for "snacks". Pretty "cost effecient" in terms of space/weight to benefit ratio.....as an added benefit the packages though small are pretty sturdy. So in an emergency/survival situation they could be utilized for something (rationing water/drinking "cup", used as a patch, etc.) It's all about the multi-tasking!
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05-10-2004, 11:58
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ghostrider
Most definitely a short-term, quick boost. But because they are small, easy to digest, and provide some electrolyte replacement they are good options for "snacks". Pretty "cost effecient" in terms of space/weight to benefit ratio.....as an added benefit the packages though small are pretty sturdy. So in an emergency/survival situation they could be utilized for something (rationing water/drinking "cup", used as a patch, etc.) It's all about the multi-tasking!
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Exactly
I suggested them only as an addition to real meals as they are small and easy to deal with on the move
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07-03-2004, 20:35
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I came across something in the commissary today that might work here: foil wrapped fully cooked ground beef in two seasonings -- lightly or Mexican. It's equivalent to what you would get from cooking 1 lb fresh ground beef. I bought one to check it out, and I have until 03/29/2005 to eat it. It weighs 10.6 oz -- which might be more than you want -- but it would pack well (approx 5" X 7" X 1/4 ").
Jack Link, himself, tells us: "My new full coooked ground beef is fully drained and ready to eat, with no messy clean up. I guarantee the same goodness and flavor as ground beef prepared in your own kitchen. Just pour it into your favorite meal and heat. Premium quality, great taste & convenience -- you have my word on it." What more could you ask? 
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