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Backcountry Skills
8 Things Being a Backcountry Cook Says About You
Though anyone can cook outdoors, it takes experience and skill to be able to get it right. Although it doesn’t take much to light a portable stove in the wilderness, it does take a little more to be able to cook a meal like a master chef. Being able to treat a kitchen in the […]
1 min read · Mar 21, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
4 DIY Outdoor Cooking Projects and Tips
Getting all the gear you need together for a backpacking or camping trip could turn out to be a tad expensive. However, there are ways around that by choosing to do DIY projects. Not only are these outdoor cooking projects fun, they all work just as well as something you’d buy at your favorite outdoor […]
1 min read · Mar 18, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
9 Backcountry Cookbooks Every Backpacker Needs
If you’re planning on doing a long hike that requires cooking in the backcountry, it’s likely you already have a few meal plans up your sleeve. While the Internet is a great place to learn about new recipes and outdoor cooking methods, there’s nothing like good old fashioned cookbooks to get your thoughts going. To […]
1 min read · Mar 16, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Cook Over a Fire
While many people go for portable stoves as their main cooking mechanism in the backcountry, others prefer to go with the classic way of making a fire. Cooking over a fire that you built yourself is something everyone needs to try at least once. However, creating a fire that is easy to cook over and […]
1 min read · Mar 15, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
10 Tips for Bringing Food on the Trail
Before heading out for long hike, you have to be prepared to bring food along you. While this can be a frustrating task, there are ways to bring food wisely and prevent frustrations from happening. Once you’ve chosen your cooking stove and your outdoor cooking tools are ready to go, follow these tips about bringing […]
1 min read · Mar 10, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
5 Easy Backpacking Meals-Just Add Water!
There are many ways to go about cooking meals on the trail that are easy and simple. One of these ways is by purchasing practical ingredients and mixing them all together in a bag before you go, and the other is making a dish, drying it out, and storing it until you go. There are experienced […]
1 min read · Mar 9, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
11 Staple Ingredients for the Trail
Cooking on the trail can be stressful. Finding ingredients that are lightweight, convenient, healthy, and actually taste good, isn’t easy. Ingredients also have to be easy to combine with other ingredients so that you can stretch meals a long way. Before heading out on your backpacking trip, make sure to bring along these staple ingredients: Granola […]
1 min read · Mar 8, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Go From the Sofa to the Summit in 2 Weeks
Thanks to Alex from Fitter Faster for this contribution. In a recent stretch of my life I became the supreme ruler of my couch: the Sofa King. Outside my window were the mountain peaks that marked the edge of my domain, and only one thought passed through my mind: how do I get up there? […]
1 min read · Mar 7, 2016 · Alex Gordon
Backcountry Skills
How to Choose a Backpacking Stove
Cooking is one of the most important things you’ll do while backpacking, as is having a good backpacking stove that can do the job. Often, eating a good meal during a backpacking trip can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the day. It’s rewarding to sit down to a good meal after hiking for a […]
1 min read · Mar 7, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cooking in the Backcountry
You’re about to set foot outdoors for a thru-hike, a backpacking trip, or even a weekend camping. You’re no doubt going to be cooking while you’re on the trail. You can’t wait to see the work your cooking stove can do, and how the food will actually taste after being made on a portable stove. […]
1 min read · Mar 3, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
10 Ways to Stay Motivated on Your Outdoor Fitness Goals
Creating outdoor fitness goals for yourself is one thing, but actually sticking to them is another. It’s easy to begin your workouts and implement your fitness plan, but to keep it going can be difficult. After a while, it can start to feel more of a chore. Fitness hiking can be fun, but it can […]
1 min read · Feb 25, 2016 · hanalarock
2016
The Best Hiking, Camping, and Outdoor Fitness Apps of 2016
This year, even more apps have hit the market that will be great for hikers, campers, backpackers, and outdoor fitness enthusiasts alike. If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get out more in 2016, then you’ll be happy to know that there’s plenty of good technology out there to help you. Before you head out, […]
1 min read · Feb 24, 2016 · hanalarock