Ive never really paid attention to what I pack olong on 1-3 night trips. My most recent trip 3D/2N my food bag was around 5lbs. I wear a Apple Watch so it tells me my calories burnt. For my measly 7-13 mile days I am a bit more than 2200 calories.

If thru hikers are double that, how the heck can they eat enough to replace 4000+ calories!? I am having a hard time with 2200!