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, easy to… read more
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 best way… read more
Planning food for your hiking trip is actually among the most important elements of your preparation. Many novice hikers don't realize that you need as much as double your normal caloric intake to fuel your body and keep warm out on the tra… read more
The purpose of eating food along the trail is to provide quick energy to keep you going in between more substantial meals. Trail food should be lightweight and easy to access. Ideally, you want to pack a combination of different foods, incl… read more
Though it is important to bring along food and water on any hike, desert hiking comes with its own special needs. Your body uses extra energy to help keep you cool in hot climates, and you also need to replace electrolytes. When you lose el… read more
Food on the trail is one of the most important considerations in hiking and backpacking. You need to give yourself as many nutrients as possible because, chances are, you are expending far more energy that you normally do back at home. The… read more
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 campsit… read more
The Ventana Wilderness is part of the Los Padres National Forest and is contained within the Santa Lucia Mountains. These rugged, steep peaks add to the isolated beauty of the area. Incredibly diverse landscape runs from the Pacific coastli… read more
Learn how to keep food safe from small animals such as mice, insects and other scavengers while camping in this free camping video series. read more
Learn what kind of food to pack based on whether you're on a short or long hiking trip in this free safety video series. read more
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