Instead of buying pre-measured packages of dehydrated food for your next backpacking trip, dry it yourself. The most reliable way to dehydrate is in a food dehydrator you build or buy. With that appliance in your kitchen, you can buy food when it's plentiful or inexpensive and combine ingredients you like best. Recipes are available online and in print. A fe… read more
Part of what makes backpacking enjoyable is eating a good meal after a long day of hiking. Planning a menu takes time, and it is a balance between nutrition and weight. You don't want to carry too much weight when hiking, as it will slow you down and make the hike less enjoyable. However, backpacking burns a lot of calories, so you should plan to eat more th… read more
Every pound--no, every ounce--counts when you're backpacking. While you can cut down on weight through careful gear choices, food is always going to be one of the heaviest items you carry, especially at the start of a trip. To keep the weight of food under control, experienced backpackers choose simple, nutritious foods that provide a lot of energy for their… read more
Planning your food for a backpacking trip isn't as simple as loading up your favorite snacks and meals. There are a lot of variables to consider, including the weight of the food, the space in your backpack and the area you will be traveling through. There are several kinds of foods that are popular among seasoned backpackers because they are compact and ful… read more
The best food for backpacking must live up to two criteria. First, it must be lightweight and calorie-dense. Backpackers need to carry all their gear and supplies with them and cannot afford much in the way of fresh vegetables or canned goods. Also, cross-country hiking is demanding work and burns up a lot of calories. Second, the food must not spoil du… read more
Dehydrated foods are perfect for backpacking and camping because they are lightweight and store long-term without refrigeration. They can be eaten as is or rehydrated in water over a campfire for a warm meal. Choosing the right combina… read more
Your food is one of the most important things you'll carry on a backpacking trip. Packaging your food properly can help to preserve your food longer and prevent it from being contaminated. Packaging your food correctly can also help to… read more
The two concerns that separate cross-country trekking from both camping and day hiking are food and water. When a trekker is spending days marching overland, everything she needs must be brought with her. The load will get lighter as t… read more
When backpacking, every ounce and cubic inch count. Careful planning to balance calories and bulk against weight and pack capacity can enhance a trip in which you tote everything on your back. Use each item as many ways as possible. Pa… read more
Preprocessed dehydrated ingredients and complete meals for a backpacking trip are easy to find. They're not as good as home-cooked meals but they weigh less and occupy little space. They're safe in extreme conditions but can include pr… read more
Breakfast sets the tone for the rest of your day. When you are backpacking, you especially want to start the day off right with enough calories, nutrition and flavor to keep you going strong. Many backpackers my be reluctant to get up… read more
Backpacking and long-distance hiking necessarily mean everything that will be needed for the trip must be packed and carried. The "inn treks" of England and "teahouse trekking" of Nepal are far from the norm, and setting out on a hike… read more
A long backpacking trip doesn't have to mean subsisting solely on gorp. But it does mean striking a balance between weight, food safety (raw meats don't make for good backpacking fare because they must be kept cool) and convenience. Ev… read more
It is easy and fast to pack your backpack with a slew of prepackaged food items, but you may not be nourishing your body in the best way. With only slightly more effort and planning it is possible to eat healthy food while on a backpac… read more
Backpacking is all about simplicity, but choosing food for a multiday trip can be mystifying. The best approach is to simplify--keeping your meals simple can cut weight and take the stress out of cooking. read more
Preparing good meals at home for backpacking is neither difficult nor expensive, and it saves the trouble of grocery shopping at outdoor retailers or online. It requires, though, a particular mind-set. read more
Camping in the backcountry is an adventure and a challenge. You must deal with weather, wildlife, and technical terrain. Additionally, when backpacking, it's important to carefully plan for meals, as you'll be expending more energy tha… read more
Packing for a backpacking trip largely depends on how long you will be gone and the terrain you will be covering. Before packing food for your trip, you need to consider how many calories you will expend daily. Many companies speciali… read more
Bears need not deter you from bringing quality foods into the backcountry. Camping in bear country requires knowledge and specialized equipment such as bear-proof canisters to prevent larcenous bruins from eating your lunch. read more
People have dehydrated food as long as there's been a need to preserve it. Before electricity and modern appliances, food was salted and dried in the sun. An oven works better because the temperature and environment can be controlled t… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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