Camping & Backpacking Food

Learn what you can eat while camping and backpacking and get meal ideas, recipe, and tips.

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29 Lightweight Backpacking Meal Ideas (No-Cook and Cold-Soak Options)

Planning meals for your next backpacking trip doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. After years of testing different meal strategies on the trail with my family, I’ve learned that the best backpacking meals are lightweight, calorie-dense, and actually enjoyable to eat after a long day of hiking. In this guide, I’m sharing 29 backpacking […]

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How Much GORP to Bring Backpacking

How Much GORP to Bring Backpacking? Your Complete Planning Guide After countless backpacking trips with my daughter over the past 10 years – from beginner-friendly day hikes to multi-day wilderness adventures – I’ve learned that getting your GORP portions right can make or break your trail experience. Too little, and you’ll be dreaming of gas

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IKea Chuck Box DIY

Easy DIY ikea chuck box

🪵 What’s a Chuck Box – And Why You’ll Love One Ever spent half your camping trip digging through bags for the can opener? Enter the chuck box — your new best friend. It’s like a portable camp kitchen: it holds your plates, cutlery, stove, cooking gear, and snacks all in one organised box. And

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