We’ve all had beef Jerky as a snack. But what about a snack on the trail? Now, you may be imagining that bag of processed-looking jerky you can find at the gas station. That kind of jerky probably wouldn’t do too much for you on the trail. But don’t lose hope! There are several beef …
Food
You’re 20 miles deep on your next backpacking trip, hiking a ridge line well above tree-line and your stomach rumbles. You might not realize how hungry you really are. While the physical activity involved in hiking and backpacking is a causation for high calorie use, increased stress from the environment like temperature, altitude, and humidity …
So, what should you do when you want to bring your raw vegan diet on the backpacking trail with you? Eating a raw vegan diet while backpacking is entirely plausible. However, it will require more extensive food prep ahead of time, in order to ensure a variety of nutrients and a significant amount of calories are …
Hitting the trail for a three day weekend, but unsure what you’re going to eat? Preparing food that is both calorically dense, nutrient rich, lightweight, and tasty is one of the most intimidating aspects of planning a backpacking trip. However, with the correct preparation, backpacking food can easily be transformed into both nutritious and delicious …
If you’re one of the few trail runners that hasn’t read Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, you might be wondering what the heck Pinole is and why everyone has been talking about it so much. First off, I highly recommend reading Born to Run. This book isn’t your typical running book and tells the …
There are plenty of ways to eat a “no-cook” camping meal. There are many creative, flavorful, and healthy meal options to try while camping that don’t require you to break out a stove, start a fire, or boil water. Although these recipes are intended for car-campers, they can be assembled with nothing other than a …
When you think of camping or backpacking foods, you usually don’t think of gourmet meals. Personally, plain pasta and tuna usually comes to mind. However, this can be both bulky and heavy to pack in. Not an ideal combination when you want to save those extra kilos and that precious space in your backpack. Not …
While many people might think that eating outside is all about freeze-dried food, cans of beans, and PB&Js, there’s no reason to suffer when it comes to your trailside culinary experience. Cooking up a nice, hot meal at the end of a long day on trail can be a sure-fire way to boost morale, relax, …
If you are heading into the backcountry for the first time, or if you just need some new recipe ideas, we have compiled this comprehensive backpacking food guide to service both the beginner and experienced backpacker. We really do not want you to take too much stuff into the wilderness. It sucks when you get …
If you are out In the backcountry and keeping your pack weight light, it’s impossible to bring a perishable food like milk along for the journey. So, what’s the next best thing? Bring a form of powdered milk that can be re-hydrated and still give you that taste of home. Below we’ll be discussing everything …