How many calories may long distance hikers need daily?

Up to 4,500 calories.

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  1. Up to 500 calories
  2. Up to 4,500 calories ✔
  3. Up to 100 calories

Why: Backpacking is energy intensive, so long distance hikers may need up to 4,500 calories per day.

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Answer: Up to 4,500 calories. Backpacking is energy intensive, so long distance hikers may need up to 4,500 calories per day.

  1. Backpacking (hiking) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacking_%28hiking%29
    long-distance hikers require up to 4,500 calories of food energy per day
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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