A common question we get from backpackers is, “What backpacking meals do you have that are low in sodium?” Low sodium is a regulated term for food containing 140 mg of sodium or less per serving. Most packaged food will not meet this definition because salt functions as a natural preservative […]
The main job of a food storage bag is to prevent moisture and air from permeating the contents inside. Standard household freezer bags are readily available and inexpensive, making them appealing for storing homemade dry foods or repacking commercial backpacking food to reduce space. Storing dry food long-term in non-barrier […]
Do you enjoy making backpacking meals? Purchasing bulk dried food can save you money on long hikes, and it allows control over portions, ingredients, and sodium content. Here’s a selection of Outdoor Herbivore’s instant bulk foods for DIY backpacking meals – Instant Bulk Dried Foods by Outdoor Herbivore Baja Black […]
When your fingers and toes become frosty after trekking through a day of sloshy, snow-covered ground, nothing sounds better than digging into a hot meal next to a toasty campfire. Yet, winter conditions often make it problematic for making a fire. That soggy kindling just isn’t going to fuel a […]
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