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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
Backpacking
The 11 Best Cooking Tools for the Trail
Nowadays, there are some awesome cooking tools out there that are going to make you love cooking in the backcountry. While it’s preferable to bring less items than more during your hike, there’s no shame in having a few extra gadgets to add some life to your camp kitchen. Buy up one of these cool cooking […]
1 min read · Mar 2, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
13 Easiest Snacks for the Trail
Whether you’re hitting the trail for a long-term backpacking trip or a short day hike, you’re going to want some snacks to eat along the way. Though there’s tons of recipes out there to cook yourself up a delicious dessert, sometimes you just want something you can grab quick and be on the go. With […]
1 min read · Dec 22, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
7 Delicious Backcountry Desserts
While having desserts along the trail certainly isn’t a necessity, they’re a desire that most people make sure to bring along anyway. Though it’s important to have room in your bag for the nutritious meals you should be eating, if there’s some extra space, don’t hesitate packing one (or all) of these delicious treats in your […]
1 min read · Dec 9, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Backcountry Nutrition – What to Eat on Your Multi-day Hike
When you’re out backpacking for days at a time, it is important to take food that gives you enough energy to power through the ups and downs of the trail. You also need to make sure that the food is nutritious and healthy so that it doesn’t wear you down. Make sure that the food […]
1 min read · Sep 23, 2015 · Ian Campbell
Backcountry Skills
A Guide to Eating in the Wilderness: Berries and Plants
While a smart backpacker should always bring enough food when heading outdoors, it doesn’t hurt to know what’s safe to eat along the trail. Whether you’re just looking to have some fun by trying to identify these foods or you’re actually in a situation where you’ve run out of supply, then use this guide to […]
1 min read · Sep 22, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
5 Delicious Hacks on the Most Basic Hiking Foods
If you’re going out for a long backpacking excursion, then you’ll need to cook along the way. While there are plenty of staple foods that every hiker brings, often convenience is sacrificed for taste when it comes to cooking something fast and easy. However, this doesn’t always have to be the case. These recipes take […]
1 min read · Sep 9, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
10 Rules for Cooking in the Backcountry
Cooking great meals in the backcountry is never an easy task. Most commercially available trail food isn’t exactly stellar. To make your backcountry bites more enjoyable, there are certain guidelines that most trail cooks follow. Here are our top 10 rules to make cooking in the backcountry simple, healthy…and delicious. Be Prepared Be sure to […]
1 min read · Sep 2, 2015 · Ian Campbell
Backcountry Skills
How to Choose a Backpacking Stove
Knowing how to choose a backpacking stove can be an incredibly important consideration. Imagine, you’re out on the trail, packed with some of the best dehydrated food your local outfitter has to offer and the stove that you’re carrying has stops working on you. To paraphrase the movie Wild “great – cold mush.” Make sure […]
1 min read · Jun 15, 2015 · Ian Campbell