EPISODE 11: 200 Days In The Field What Are You Eating? With Aron Snyder  This week on Gritty Bowmen we meet again with Aron Snyder of Kifaru International. Aron is the previous owner of Rokslide, which is an internet hot spot for all things related to DIY backcountry hunting.  In this podcast you’ll hear Aron’s strategies for taking care of his physical health--like how he eats in the backcountry and how he tries to sleep.  You’ll hear why these things are important. And perhaps you’ll gain some valuable insight on how you can improve our own experience on your next backcountry hunt. If you like this Podcast, please go to our website at www.grittybowmen.com and sign-up for our newsletter. You can listen to the audio-only version of this podcast on iTunes.  Featured in this podcast:  Butt hole Sandwich-Bagel, Almond Butter or Peanut Butter, Honey and Bacon “Sticks to your stomach like Wooly Mammoth” Crockpot: Steak, Olive Oil, Veggies. Cook until done. Spread onto a plastic Food Dehydrator tray and dehydrate.  Throw into Big Ziploc bags and freeze. When you’re ready to go take 8oz of food per day in a separate Ziploc.  When you’re ready to eat add a cup of boiling water and let it rehydrate it self.  Angel Hair Pasta with Elk Burger Idahoan Potatoes and Dehydrate Elk Burger, Peas and Carrots Breakfast: Aron’s Homemade Granola, Sliced Almonds, Craisins, Branched chain amino acids and glutamine, Chocolate Chips Whey Protein Powder MTN OPS | Outdoor Performance Supplements --Enduro Costco - Propel Zero Flavored Water, Variety, 16.9 oz, 24 ct,  Multi-vitamin, Emergen-C®, 90 Packets - Costco Fish Oil Pills Aron wakes up and eats something to take the edge off. Protein Bar, Snack Bar etc. After he hunts he eats his breakfast.  Lunch: Salami, gouda cheese, ciabatta bread, honey mustard. Plus some veggies. Ramadan Sandwiches Pork Cheese bacon and sausage on ciabatta bread  Candy: Snickers, Payday, 87% dark chocolate bars  Make your own jerky in the oven.  Top Ramen: Remove Seasoning Packet. Make your own with Mrs. Dash and EVOO Tuna Fish LÄRABAR | Simple. Pure. Delicious. LÄRABAR Meta Fiber Wafers - Metamucil Common Food Mistakes: Not eating enough. Not eating often. Sleep:  Melatonin  Barbell Shrugged Podcast on Sleep and Testosterone Levels with Dr. Kirk Parsley former Navy SEAL.  *Note this podcast is EXPLICIT. They drop F-bombs constantly. However, the sleep and testosterone information is invaluable. Sleep w/ Dr. Kirk Parsley - Barbell Shrugged Episode 113 Aeros Pillow Ultra Light | Sea to Summit Aron’s one-liners featured in this podcast: “It does stick to your stomach like a Wooly Mammoth” "It has enough salt to kill a donkey" “I could talk Bin-laden out of hiding”.  “You Cameron Hanes leg humpers, don’t get mad at me.”  “Cameron is harder then woodpecker lips. He’s a tough guy” “REI- Return Everything Incorporated” MeatEater with Steven Rinella on Sportsman Channel