[alanmcorcoran]

On the topic of light eating, I recommend something called "GU". It's a sugar gel that is extremely digestible and one package will provide you with about 45 minutes of "fuel" with minimal energy expended for digestion. I am particularly fond of the "Espresso Love" flavor, which tastes like coffee and has a little more caffeine than the other flavors.

I discovered this source of convenient, light weight personal fuel when I was training for (and running) marathons, and now I use it for any situation where I want to be covered in case I start to "bonk", including racquetball, music gigs and, long motorcycle rides. Always have a few in my pockets. If you have an REI near you they sell it in boxes. Also at runner's stores and, probably on-line.