Trail Chef iPhone App & E-Book Review
I’m a firm believer that everything tastes better in the backcountry after a long day on the trail. However, it takes some careful preplanning to[Read More…]
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Paleo Meals to Go Review
While I am firm believer that everything tastes better in the backcountry, finding lightweight options that provide ample calories, but don’t add bulk to your[Read More…]
Dehydrated Backpacking Meals: Pappardelle Bolognese
There are ample benefits associated with homemade dehydrated backpacking meals. First, they’re lightweight and easy to carry. Second, they’re free from artificial colors and preservatives[Read More…]
Customize Your Backpacking Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why? Because it sets your organ systems running and generates the energy in the body necessary[Read More…]
Winter Hiking Foods
Hiking and backpacking can be a great way to stay active and fit year-round, but you have to take extra precautions when hiking during the[Read More…]
Easy, Delicious Beef Jerky Recipe
Jerky. What’s not to love about a delicious combination of seasonings and dehydrated meat that boasts a delicious protein boost? No matter the season, jerky[Read More…]
5 Hearty Recipes for Cold Weather Backpacking
As colder temps slowly begin to descend upon us, some people prefer to hang-up their gear in favor of slippers and a warm bed. But[Read More…]
Backpacking Meals: Trail Pizza
Being from Chicago, I take my pizza pretty seriously. So, when I’m out in the backcountry, I don’t want to let my standards fall, but[Read More…]
Just Add Water: Three Easy Backpacking Meals
After a full day in the wilderness, the last thing you have energy for is cooking an elaborate dinner. But, hiking to or around your campsite[Read More…]
Safe Preparation and Storage of Home-Dehydrated Meals
In my last article, “Tasty Alternatives to Freeze-Dried Trail Meals,” I advocated getting busy over the winter season to prepare your next season’s backpacking dinners using your favorite home comfort-food recipes and some simple methods with a home dehydrator. When we talk about this in my backpacking food prep classes, many of my students ask about how to store their dehydrated food safely over the intervening months.
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