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Fruit and Honey Granola Recipe

Granola has been a popular food amongst hikers and campers for years. It's lightweight, making it very portable. In addition, granola doesn't spoil easily. The dried fruit in this honey granola recipe contains lots of calories and carbohydrates while the granola itself is high in fat, making it perfect for an energy pick-me-up when spending all day out in th… read more
How to Make Lean Granola

Granola is an excellent snack to bring on all outdoor adventures. It is high in protein and fiber, and can give you a much-needed boost of energy. Many granola recipes, however, are high in fat. There are ways to modify these recipes to make a lean granola. read more
Suggested Foods for Hiking & Camping

Enjoying the wilderness naturally entails sacrificing some of the comforts of home. Cooking, in particular, can be problematic once you step outside your kitchen; but don't worry. Eating in the backcountry (or front country rustic campsites) doesn't have to be scant or unsatisfying. With a simple camping stove and a water source, you can keep your body no… read more
How to Make Your Own Trail Mix

Trail mix came about because backpackers prize lightweight food that packs a lot of energy. A basic trail mix recipe combines dried fruit with nuts (and sweets, if you like), so you get lots of calories and vitamins in a small package. read more
Freeze Dried Food for Hiking

Hiking is more than just a walk in the park. Depending on the length of your hike and the terrain, you stand to burn a serious number of calories. Replenishing the calories you lose can keep your energy level up and make your hike more enjoyable. Dehydrated foods are a good option for hikers who want to have enough food without weighing down their pack. read more

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Packaged Dry Food for Camping

Dried food is an excellent option for camping. It can provide lightweight and easily snacked on options as well as more complicated cooked meals. It also allows backpackers to bring a more nutritionally complex menu than they might oth… read more
Where Can You Find Assorted Dehydrated Foods for Camping?

Dehydrated or freeze-dried food is great for camping and backpacking because it is lightweight, reasonably compact, and easily prepared. If you think that means tasteless, pricey glop that you wouldn't feed your dog, think again. These… read more
RV Meal Ideas

Even the largest RVs have limited counter space available for cooking. Make cooking easier in an RV by preparing one-pot meals and no-cook meals. Cooking meals in one pot or making simple-to-prepare no-cook meals saves counter space an… read more
Bird Feeders for Kids to Make

Kids enjoy making bird feeders. This simple (made from an) orange bird feeder is a great first project for children. Not only is it simple to make but the use of both fruit and suet attract a wide variety of birds. Hang the bird feeder… read more
Camping Trip Premade Meal Ideas

You have loaded your pack, filled your camping stove with fuel and marked the trail on the map. Now the only thing missing is the food! Sometimes, figuring out what food to bring on a camping trip can be the most overwhelming aspect of… read more
Recipe for Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix

Energy-packed trail mixes are a great-tasting and easy-to-make snack for your hiking or backpacking adventures. Flavorful pumpkin seeds make a great addition to any trail mix recipe, as they are one of the most nutritious seeds around… read more
How to Create Your Own Trail Mix

Trail mix is a great snack for hiking, running, biking or any activity that involves long periods of exercise. It is loaded with protein and carbohydrates that will fuel the body to last through arduous activities. By creating your own… read more
Is Trail Mix Healthy?

Trail mix has long been an essential snack of outdoor enthusiasts and city-dwellers alike. Because trail mix is so customizable, the nutritional value of each batch varies widely. Like so many things in life, you get out of trail mix e… read more
The Best Foods for Cyclists

Eating properly is essential to a your health as a cyclist, making rides more enjoyable and helping your body work to its full potential. Filling your gas tank with healthy ingredients helps muscles fire properly, assist blood chemist… read more
Meal Ideas for Hiking

Many hikers and campers aren't sure what to eat on the trails. They know they can't carry around a gourmet meal, but also don't want to take a trip to the Army Supply store to stock up on MREs for the trek. Dried food is one of the bes… read more
How to Make Survival Food

Survival food meant to sustain hikers or campers during emergencies needs to be high in calories to allow for the extra energy exerted when traveling in the wilderness. Survival food items should also be easy to store and carry and res… read more
The Best Trail Food

When spending time in the wilderness, whether hiking, biking or just hanging out, it is necessary to come prepared with plenty of water and nutritious snacks. The best types of snacks to bring along are those that are easy to carry, ea… read more
List of Ready-to-Eat Foods for Camping

Preparing food after a long day of hiking or playing in the woods never sounds like fun. Having some ready-to-eat foods on hand can help you out, providing a convenient way to ingest those necessary calories without a huge effort or ti… read more
Healthy Recipes for Trail Mix

Trail mix is a classic food source for backpackers because the contents are lightweight, preserved and calorie-dense foods, such as nuts, dried fruits and vegetables and chocolate. While a hungry backpacker hauling 50 lbs. or more over… read more
Backpacking Food Checklist

Backpacking is an adventure but also a physical challenge that puts a strain on your body. When choosing backpacking food items, make a checklist that puts into consideration factors such as weight, nutrition and personal taste prefere… read more

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