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Cooking
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Backcountry Skills
10 Delicious Solutions for the Vegan Hiker
A majority of the foods we eat outdoors are not always mindful of hikers who have dietary restrictions, like veganism. For those who can’t eat animal products, it’s easy to say you’ve had a harder time than others when it comes to eating on the trail. However, there are options available for you that let […]
1 min read · Mar 28, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
7 Tasty Campfire Marshmallow Desserts
One of the best parts of car camping and having a warm campfire is being able to toast marshmallows. There’s nothing that both adults and children look forward to more than eating these sticky puffs under the stars, surrounded by friends and family. Though s’mores are always a delicious go-to, there are tons of other […]
1 min read · Mar 25, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Delicious Dutch Oven Recipes for the Outdoors
A Dutch oven is a cooking tool that originated in Holland over a hundred years ago (hence the name, “Dutch oven.”). However, unlike other cooking traditions, the use of a Dutch oven is certainly not outdated. In fact, this fabulous invention is used by many people on camping trips across the world. Make no mistake, […]
1 min read · Mar 24, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Pack for Your Camp Kitchen
One benefit of car camping is that you can bring as many cooking items with you as you would like. Instead of figuring out how to downsize your food like you would need to if you were backpacking, camping gives you the chance to bring a lot more. Since you’re not restricted to one bag, […]
1 min read · Mar 23, 2016 · hanalarock
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 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