Before heading out for long hike, you have to be prepared to bring food along you. While this can be a frustrating task, there are ways to bring food wisely and prevent frustrations from happening. Once you’ve chosen your cooking stove and your outdoor cooking tools are ready to go, follow these tips about bringing […]
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5 Easy Backpacking Meals-Just Add Water!
There are many ways to go about cooking meals on the trail that are easy and simple. One of these ways is by purchasing practical ingredients and mixing them all together in a bag before you go, and the other is making a dish, drying it out, and storing it until you go. There are experienced […]
11 Staple Ingredients for the Trail
Cooking on the trail can be stressful. Finding ingredients that are lightweight, convenient, healthy, and actually taste good, isn’t easy. Ingredients also have to be easy to combine with other ingredients so that you can stretch meals a long way. Before heading out on your backpacking trip, make sure to bring along these staple ingredients: Granola […]
How to Choose a Backpacking Stove
Cooking is one of the most important things you’ll do while backpacking, as is having a good backpacking stove that can do the job. Often, eating a good meal during a backpacking trip can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the day. It’s rewarding to sit down to a good meal after hiking for a […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cooking in the Backcountry
You’re about to set foot outdoors for a thru-hike, a backpacking trip, or even a weekend camping. You’re no doubt going to be cooking while you’re on the trail. You can’t wait to see the work your cooking stove can do, and how the food will actually taste after being made on a portable stove. […]
The 11 Best Cooking Tools for the Trail
Nowadays, there are some awesome cooking tools out there that are going to make you love cooking in the backcountry. While it’s preferable to bring less items than more during your hike, there’s no shame in having a few extra gadgets to add some life to your camp kitchen. Buy up one of these cool cooking […]
13 Easiest Snacks for the Trail
Whether you’re hitting the trail for a long-term backpacking trip or a short day hike, you’re going to want some snacks to eat along the way. Though there’s tons of recipes out there to cook yourself up a delicious dessert, sometimes you just want something you can grab quick and be on the go. With […]
7 Delicious Backcountry Desserts
While having desserts along the trail certainly isn’t a necessity, they’re a desire that most people make sure to bring along anyway. Though it’s important to have room in your bag for the nutritious meals you should be eating, if there’s some extra space, don’t hesitate packing one (or all) of these delicious treats in your […]
Backcountry Nutrition – What to Eat on Your Multi-day Hike
When you’re out backpacking for days at a time, it is important to take food that gives you enough energy to power through the ups and downs of the trail. You also need to make sure that the food is nutritious and healthy so that it doesn’t wear you down. Make sure that the food […]
A Guide to Eating in the Wilderness: Berries and Plants
While a smart backpacker should always bring enough food when heading outdoors, it doesn’t hurt to know what’s safe to eat along the trail. Whether you’re just looking to have some fun by trying to identify these foods or you’re actually in a situation where you’ve run out of supply, then use this guide to […]