Since most people eat backwards in the real world (small breakfast, big dinner) is it any wonder that they do it while hiking? I'm guilty of it myself. Wanting to get out on the trail quick I have been eating quick meals for breakfast - oatmeal usually, maybe hot chocolate/coffee - and then snacking while walking once I start feeling hungry. I would never do this in "the real world" as I burn through my calories too quick. Why do this when I am hiking? Makes no sense at all! Next time I go out I am going to eat dinner for breakfast and save my lightweight breakfast for dinner.