A Dutch oven is a cooking tool that originated in Holland over a hundred years ago (hence the name, “Dutch oven.”). However, unlike other cooking traditions, the use of a Dutch oven is certainly not outdated. In fact, this fabulous invention is used by many people on camping trips across the world. Make no mistake, […]
Backcountry Skills
How to Pack for Your Camp Kitchen
One benefit of car camping is that you can bring as many cooking items with you as you would like. Instead of figuring out how to downsize your food like you would need to if you were backpacking, camping gives you the chance to bring a lot more. Since you’re not restricted to one bag, […]
8 Things Being a Backcountry Cook Says About You
Though anyone can cook outdoors, it takes experience and skill to be able to get it right. Although it doesn’t take much to light a portable stove in the wilderness, it does take a little more to be able to cook a meal like a master chef. Being able to treat a kitchen in the […]
4 DIY Outdoor Cooking Projects and Tips
Getting all the gear you need together for a backpacking or camping trip could turn out to be a tad expensive. However, there are ways around that by choosing to do DIY projects. Not only are these outdoor cooking projects fun, they all work just as well as something you’d buy at your favorite outdoor […]
9 Backcountry Cookbooks Every Backpacker Needs
If you’re planning on doing a long hike that requires cooking in the backcountry, it’s likely you already have a few meal plans up your sleeve. While the Internet is a great place to learn about new recipes and outdoor cooking methods, there’s nothing like good old fashioned cookbooks to get your thoughts going. To […]
How to Cook Over a Fire
While many people go for portable stoves as their main cooking mechanism in the backcountry, others prefer to go with the classic way of making a fire. Cooking over a fire that you built yourself is something everyone needs to try at least once. However, creating a fire that is easy to cook over and […]
10 Tips for Bringing Food on the Trail
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 […]
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 Go From the Sofa to the Summit in 2 Weeks
Thanks to Alex from Fitter Faster for this contribution. In a recent stretch of my life I became the supreme ruler of my couch: the Sofa King. Outside my window were the mountain peaks that marked the edge of my domain, and only one thought passed through my mind: how do I get up there? […]