Scouting Crew · April 4–6, 2026

Spring Prep Hike

20 People · 6 Bear Cans

Saturday, April 4Day 1 · 10.92 mi · +3,474 ft
Breakfast at home before driving to trailhead.
snacks

Trail Snacks🎒 BACKPACK

No cook 🎒 Backpack — hip-belt pocket, NOT in bear can

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Kind PB Dark Choc Healthy Grains bar SWAP 1 bar (1.4 oz) 170 1 bar (1.4 oz) 170 88 Acres Seed+Oat bar (1 bar, 2 oz) SWAP 200
Krave Sea Salt Beef Jerky ½ packet (0.74 oz) 65 ½ packet (0.74 oz) 65 ½ packet (0.74 oz) 65
Gatorade G Zero powder 1 packet ~10 1 packet ~10 1 packet ~10
Dried Mango Slices 1.6 oz pack ~100 1.6 oz pack ~100 1.6 oz pack ~100
Total calories ~345 kcal ~345 kcal ~375 kcal

Krave Jerky: 1 × 1.48 oz packet per person covers both snack occasions — carry the full packet, eat half on the trail today, half tomorrow (or as needed).

A:345 adult kcal S:345 scout kcal AS:375 allergy kcal
lunch

Trail Charcuterie🎒 BACKPACK

No cook 🎒 Backpack — eat on trail, no cook

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Columbus Italian Dry Salame 3.2 oz pre-sliced (Apr 3) 350 3.2 oz pre-sliced (Apr 3) 350 3.2 oz pre-sliced (Apr 3) 350
Tillamook Cheddar/Velveeta 3 packets (0.75 oz each) 270 3 packets (0.75 oz each) 270 3 packets (0.75 oz each) 270
Wasa Crisp'n Light Crackerbread 2 oz (~9 crackers) 180 2 oz (~9 crackers) 180 2 oz (~9 crackers) 180

ℹ Salami comes in 2X 16oz Bulk Packets, Please carry As Is and consume as needed directly from the packets.
ℹ Optional Velveeta Spreadable Cheese available to replace Tilamook Cheddar.

A:800 adult kcal S:800 scout kcal AS:800 allergy kcal
dinner

Peak Refuel Beef Pasta Marinara

🔥 Hot Bear can · Hot meal

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Peak Refuel Beef Pasta Marinara 3 pouches ÷ 4 adults = ¾ pouch ea 780 2 pouches ÷ 3 scouts = ⅔ pouch ea 695 2 pouches ÷ 3 scouts = ⅔ pouch ea 695
Guerrero 8" tortilla 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240
Tillamook Cheddar/Velveeta 1 packet (0.75 oz) 90 1 packet (0.75 oz) 90 1 packet (0.75 oz) 90

ℹ Buddy-cook: 2 adults share 1.5 pouches; 3 scouts share 2 pouches. Add 2 cups boiling water, wait 12 min.
ℹ Optional Velveeta Spreadable Cheese available to replace Tilamook Cheddar.

A:1110 adult kcal S:1025 scout kcal AS:1025 allergy kcal
dessert

Backpacker's Pantry Crème Brûlée

No cook Bear can · Cold rehydration

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
BP Crème Brûlée SWAP 2 people per pouch (½ pouch ea) 310 2 people per pouch (½ pouch ea) 310 Honey Stinger Gold Waffle — ⚠ check cashews ~160

ℹ Buddy pairs share 1 pouch. Add cold water, wait 10 min. ⚠ Allergy scout: check cashew label first.

A:310 adult kcal S:310 scout kcal AS:160 allergy kcal
Day 1 total
A ~2,565 kcal  ·  S ~2,480 kcal
Fill all water at trailhead. Next reliable source: Star's Rest Camp (10.9 mi).
Sunday, April 5Day 2 · 5.82 mi · +2,316 ft · Hardest day
breakfast

MET-Rx Big100 Bar + Hot Drinks

No cook Grab & go · Boil water for drinks only

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
MET-Rx Big100 bar SWAP 1 bar (3.52 oz) ~400 1 bar (3.52 oz) ~400 GoMacro Heartwarming Retreat (1 bar, 2.3 oz) 290
Starbucks Instant Colombia Coffee 1 stick in 8 oz water ~5 — 1 stick in 8 oz water ~5
Swiss Miss hot cocoa — 1 packet in 8 oz water ~120 1 packet in 8 oz water ~120

ℹ Boil shared pot for drinks. Eat bar cold. Adults: 1 Starbucks Instant stick from adult can.

A:405 adult kcal S:520 scout kcal AS:415 allergy kcal
snacks

All-Day Trail Snacks

No cook Bear can · Distribute at breakfast, carry all day

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Kind Dark Choc Sea Salt bar SWAP 1 bar (1.4 oz) 200 1 bar (1.4 oz) 200 88 Acres Seed+Oat bar (1 bar, 2 oz) 200
Krave Sea Salt Jerky ½ packet (0.74 oz) ½ packet (0.74 oz) 65 style="padding:.4rem .6rem;font-size:.76rem;border-bottom:1px solid #EEE8E0;vertical-align:top;font-weight:500;color:#4A6741;width:22%"> ½ packet (0.74 oz) 65
Gatorade G Zero powder 2 packets ~20 2 packets ~20 2 packets ~20
Banana Chips 3.2 oz pack 480 3.2 oz pack 480 3.2 oz pack 480
Strawberry Yoggies 1 bag (0.7 oz) 80 1 bag (0.7 oz) 80 1 bag (0.7 oz) 80

ℹ Drink BOTH Gatorade packets today — highest gain day.

A:845 adult kcal S:845 scout kcal AS:845 allergy kcal
lunch

Chicken Wrap + Clif Bar + PB

No cook Bear can · No cook

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
StarKist Less Sodium White Chicken 1 pouch (2.6 oz) 80 1 pouch (2.6 oz) 80 1 pouch (2.6 oz) 80
Guerrero 8" tortilla 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240
Tillamook Cheddar/Velveeta 1 packet (0.75 oz) 90 1 packet (0.75 oz) 90 1 packet (0.75 oz) 90
Justin's Classic PB squeeze SWAP 1 pack (1.15 oz) 210 1 pack (1.15 oz) 210 Sunbutter on the go (1 pack, 1.15 oz) ~185
Clif Bar(Crunchy Peanut) SWAP 1 bar (2.4 oz) 260 1 bar (2.4 oz) 260 Clif Choc Chip bar (1 bar, 2.4 oz) 260

ℹ Empty chicken pouch into tortilla, top with cheese. Eat PB squeeze and Clif Bar separately.
ℹ Optional Velveeta Spreadable Cheese available to replace Tilamook Cheddar.

A:880 adult kcal S:880 scout kcal AS:845 allergy kcal
dinner

Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff + Mash

🔥 Hot Bear can · Hot meal

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff 3 pouches ÷ 4 adults = ¾ pouch ea 610 2 pouches ÷ 3 scouts = ⅔ pouch ea 540 2 pouches ÷ 3 scouts = ⅔ pouch ea 540
Idahoan Mashed Potatoes ½ cup dry mix per person 165 ½ cup dry mix per person 165 ½ cup dry mix per person 165
Guerrero 8" tortilla 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240

ℹ Cook stroganoff and mash separately. Stir together or eat side-by-side.

A:1015 adult kcal S:945 scout kcal AS:945 allergy kcal
dessert

Justin's Dark Choc PB Cups

No cook Bear can · No cook

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Justin's Dark Choc PB Cups SWAP 3 cups (1/2 pack) 315 3 cups (1/2 pack) 315 Honey Stinger Gold Waffle (1 waffle) ~160

ℹ ⚠ Contains peanut butter. Allergy scout: Honey Stinger Gold Waffle from personal swap bag.

A:315 adult kcal S:315 scout kcal AS:160 allergy kcal
Day 2 total
A ~3,460 kcal  ·  S ~3,505 kcal
Fill all water at Maggie's Half Acre before bed.
Monday, April 6Day 3 · 9.69 mi · Exit day
breakfast

ProBar Meal Bar + Hot Drinks

No cook Exit day · Pack up while water boils

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
ProBar Meal Oatmeal Choc Chip SWAP 1 bar (3 oz) 400 1 bar (3 oz) 400 GoMacro Heartwarming Retreat (1 bar, 2.3 oz) ~270
Starbucks Instant Colombia Coffee 1 stick in 8 oz water ~5 — 1 stick in 8 oz water ~5
Swiss Miss hot cocoa — 1 packet in 8 oz water ~120 1 packet in 8 oz water ~120

ℹ Eat bar while breaking down tents. Goal: on trail by 7:30 AM.

A:405 adult kcal S:520 scout kcal AS:415 allergy kcal
snacks

Exit Day Trail Snacks

No cook Bear can · Last pull

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Clif Bar(Crunchy Peanut) SWAP 1 bar (2.4 oz) 260 1 bar (2.4 oz) 260 Clif Choc Chip bar (1 bar, 2.4 oz) ~240
Gatorade G Zero powder 1 packet ~10 1 packet ~10 1 packet ~10
Chocolate Filled Crepes with Hazelnut SWAP 1 packet (1.13 oz) 150 1 packet (1.13 oz) 150 Strawberry Yoggies(2x) 160
Peak Refuel Brownie Bites Share As needed 210 Share As needed 210 Share As needed 210

ℹ Brownie Bites: buddy pairs share 1 pouch. Empty the bear can completely before leaving.

A:630 adult kcal S:630 scout kcal AS:640 allergy kcal
lunch

PB Tortilla Wraps

No cook Bear can · No cook

Item Adult kcal Scout kcal Allergy Scout kcal
Guerrero 8" tortilla 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240 2 tortillas ~240
Justin's Classic PB squeeze SWAP 1 pack (1.15 oz) 210 1 packs (1.15 oz) 210 Sunbutter on the go (1 pack, 1.15 oz) ~185

ℹ Squeeze PB directly onto tortilla. Lake Del Valle has water and bathrooms at exit.

A:450 adult kcal S:450 scout kcal AS:425 allergy kcal
Day 3 total
A ~1,485 kcal  ·  S ~1,600 kcal
Water and facilities at Lake Del Valle exit. Mission accomplished! 🎉

Reference Guide

Bear Can Packing Guide

6 bear cans · Reverse-stack system · MON first (bottom) → SUN (middle) → SAT (top)

4 cans

Scout Cans

3 scouts per can · BV500

2 cans

Adult Cans

4 adults per can · BV500

~11 lb

Scout Can Loaded

~9.1 lb food + 1.9 lb can

~14 lb

Adult Can Loaded

~12.4 lb food + 1.9 lb can

Packing Order — 3 Steps

Step 1 — Bottom ↓

MON bag first

Monday food goes in first — will be last out

Step 2 — Middle

SUN bag next

Sunday food in the middle

Step 3 — Top ↑

SAT bag last

SAT dinner+dessert on top — first out at camp

⚠ SAT snacks & lunch are carried in individual backpacks — NOT in bear cans