Good one. More than 100,000 years is my bet. Another good reason to carry honey. I carry at least a 500ml plastic jar of it of it as it is my backup food source in addition to being used for my tea. I probably only average 50ml a day, but what I don't use just goes back on the shelf when I get home.

Advantages of honey:
1. As dense as any other source of carbs, weight wise.
2. Denser than most other sources of carbs, volume wise.
3. Contains natural preservatives and anti-fungal etc. in addition to the sugar itself.
4. Can be used to preserve other foods, and pack them more densely.
5. Natural source of fast carbs if you bonk or get wet or something like that.
6. Taste great, a great sweetener for slow carbs, and tea.
7. Useful as a lip balm.
8. Apparently also useful for minor cuts and abrasions and blisters. Thanks again.

Makes sense. Great stuff.
Thanks for that tip Robi, you wild and crazy Magyar dude. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />