No matter if you’re trekking on a rugged backpacking trip or simply going on a hike for an afternoon, bringing high-quality (and tasty) food with you is a must for staying energized on the trail.

In this video, we dive into the world of DIY dehydrated food and explore whether it's worth the effort or simply a waste of time. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of dehydrating meals for ...

Dehydrating food has been a practical preservation strategy since ancient times. Today, dehydrated foods pop up everywhere from your favorite snack aisle to your local sporting goods store.

In an ideal world, you would cherry-pick your very favorite dehydrated backpacking meals far in advance of an epic wilderness outing. But in reality, most of us are scrambling until the last minute, ...

In the many years since humanity first discovered fire, the joy of cooking has not abated. If anything, it has only strengthened as the world has blossomed in thousands of cultures. But while a ...

One of the biggest challenges of going backpacking is knowing what food to bring. The first time I went backpacking, those expensive bags of dehydrated meals you buy at your local outdoor supply store ...

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So you’re heading out on a backpacking trip. Before you hit the trail, you’ll need to stop by the camping gear co-op, the sporting goods store — oh, and your local Asian supermarket. Just trust me on ...

Discover 5 essential backpacking survival tricks to help you conquer long-distance trails safely and efficiently. Tips for ...

Brown bears abound in the summer, so it’s important to set up a bear-safe campsite when backpacking. Bears have a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than a human’s and if they find food, they’ll ...