Tips on how to go backpacking in the wilderness, including backpacking with kids, going ultralight, and choosing the right gear.
Honestly, spring is my least favorite season for backpacking. The trails are still under the winter spell, but without that beautiful blanket of snow you get during winter hikes. There is tons of mud. Rain is almost inevitable. And flooded streams can make for difficult crossings.
Advice for Backpacking and Hiking in Spring Read More »
Figuring out how much food to bring on backpacking trips used to be really stressful for me. I would “eyeball” the amounts when packing food. Since I was scared that I’d end up hungry, I’d inevitably bring too much food – meaning my pack was way heavier than it should have been and I also
How Much Food to Bring Backpacking? (with Calculator) Read More »
When backpacking or thru-hiking, you need foods which are loaded with calories but still light enough to carry. That’s why you’ll find so many hikers eating Fritos for dinner (or making meals like “Frito pie”).
32 Calorie-Dense Backpacking Foods which Are Actually Healthy Read More »
I’m a bit of a nutrition fanatic – and for a good reason. When I eat crappy food, I feel like crap. So, I simply can’t get on board with backpackers who eat Fritos (one of the most calorie-dense backpacking foods) for lunch on the trail. Backpacking nutrition matters – and there is a lot
Nutrition for Backpacking and Thru-Hiking: Beyond Calorie Density Read More »
Most free-dried foods companies skimp on meat, so you’ll find plenty of vegetarian freeze-dried meals for backpacking. But if you are looking for vegan freeze-dried backpacking meals, you’ll find your options limited.
Vegan Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals List (Including Small, Local Brands) Read More »
Freeze-dried meals are awesome for backpacking and camping. They are lightweight, cook quickly, and have a long shelf life. The only problem is that commercial freeze-dried meals can be really expensive. A way around this is to buy bulk freeze dried foods and assemble your own trail meals.
DIY Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals from Bulk Ingredients Read More »
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