You have chosen a pretty stressful set of circumstances! :) Okay, so I've lived in and around National Parks for the last 11 years (employee). When I go backcountry my go to food is sardines. Much better than tuna because it is a small young fish, you can eat the whole package in like 15 seconds flat and they are uber portable. Get them packed in olive oil for more satiety - even better get the fancy ones with their heads on and it's a superfood bonanza! (LOTS ARE PACKED IN SOY OIL _ AVOID AVOID AVOID).

Good luck!

... so you are helping kids with learning disabilities (which I laud you for) ... but their diet? Um, I doubt that a SAD diet will do anything but hinder their progress.

Option 1: Talk to the coordinator/supervisor/person in charge about their diet. While they may not be receptive to Paleo per se, they may be keen on an increase in fruits, vegetables, and better fat and protein sources. You can note how these changes could benefit the whole endeavor ... (because, honestly, I think it will ...)

Option 2: Snacks that are quick and you can eat while evading the youngins-

• kipper snacks, tuna, sardines, etc
• nuts and nut butters (almond, cashew, etc)
• Eat the fruit ... if that is one of the only options
• Eat the kids' vegetables if they aren't eating them. Though, it would be a grand endeavor to get them to eat them.
• Keep up the beef jerky
• Pork rinds? Can you get those?
• Pemmican
• Avocados, stock up
• Lara bars ... never had them, but I have heard of some eating them ...

Mmm, good luck!

of course i don't know your diet story or experience or if you have a fear of fruit or fructose, but apples and oranges are very decent carbs in my book (my book is small and not very sciency and basically i wrote it from my own experience) Being as active as you are I would totally recommend chowing on them as fuel, and hopefully this will satisfy that 'grain' tooth you have been working out.

I also wonder if there are any WAPFers on here who might care to weigh in on soaking oats or other ways of easily (and on the down low) preparing grain that might support greater digestive ease and more nutrient absorption. I am envisioning soaking oats overnight...?

Seems like you are good to go on the fats and carbs, just need that protein..

+1 on the sardines...brilliant!

Tanka bars? processed, but may be more convenient than the jerky.

Wow, I'm all out. I say go with the PB and if you want, supplement with a bit more omega-3.

There are a few threads on here specifically about camping paleo. I am sure there are tons of ideas in there. But, the trick is you are eating in hiding..

Just my opinion, but with all that good coconut oil going in your belly, it seems like the dietary meanderings won't be so harsh on your system.

Good luck and thanks for doing good work out there.

oh, and why not put a few days of eating into FitDay just to see what your macros are doing. this might reassure you that things are actually on track for the most part, the SAD isn't taking over, you just aren't getting that big steak your used to.