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Food

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

If you have a long drive to the mountains it can be easy to fill up on junk food on the way to the trailhead. We all know empty calories won’t help you get up the trail! One of the...

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No Fuss No Cook Foods

There are tons of food options for you to bring on a backpacking trip, but compiling a list is the trick! I’ve gone ahead and created some resources for your next backpacking food...

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Trail Snack Nutrition

Carrying nutritious food is just as important as the footwear you decide on and  the shelter you carry. Without proper nutrition, hiking all day long would be rather dangerous. Packing the...

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No Cook Breakfast

If you are transitioning to a no cook backpacking meal plan, creating breakfast options that don’t require a stove can be the first step to get you there. Many hikers vary quite a bit...

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No Cook Backpacking: An Introduction

  Going stoveless or “no cook” on a backpacking trip may the most exciting, freeing experience you may have or it may be a complete disaster. This article will serve as an...

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Review: PROBAR Meal, Bite, Bolt, and Base Bars

Like many hikers, I’ve tried a lot of bars out there. Some have been virtually inedible while others could pull a filling loose! Finding a healthy, convenient-to-pack bar that I...

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Girl Scout Goo

Ultralight Joe’s Moose Goo is a backpacker’s dream: calorie loaded gooey goodness is a squeeze tube. I tried out various versions of the original recipe to find the most...

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Apple Parmesan Brown Betty

Looking for that one treat that you can share with fellow hikers or gorge on after a tough day on the trail? Look no further. This dessert is simple, yet decadent and is sure to satisfy...

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Three Bean Chili and Quinoa Recipe

I’m excited to help Allison spread the homemade-backpacking-food gospel, and share one of my absolute favorite backcountry meals with my chili and quinoa recipe! When I got into...

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Dehydrate Food for the Trail

Making your own food for a long distance hike is extremely rewarding. It not only saves you money, but you get piece of mind knowing exactly what’s in your meals and can customize...

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