Yup. I am the lean and hungry type! I have a "mountain appatite" on Day 1 of any trip. I totally bonk if I do not get more than 2,200 calories per day. Do best on about 2,600. My take on food weight, is why not some luxury for 2-3 day trips- even at 1.5 or 2 pounds per day, that is not much weight. A 12-day trip is very tricky - must really keep weight and bulk down and calories up. And an entire summer of 12-day trips - even more calories needed.

Hey, OM - I noted that your dog is also the lean and hungry type - I was amazed at the weight per day of dog food needed. That was a very informative post!