Maintaining digestive health while thru hiking and traveling can be challenging due to changes in your diet, environment, and routine. The microorganisms in your gut continually evolve in response to your environment and the food you eat. Any change to your environment can affect your gut. The last thing you want is to be slowed down on the trail by a bloated and achy stomach. A diverse microbiome is crucial for overall well-being, yet many travelers find their gut health affected while away from home. Western travelers are more affected by travel-related factors because their microbiomes tend to be less […]
Everyone knows meat, eggs, and dairy as a solid source of protein, but many plant-based ingredients, including legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, are also rich in protein and can be added to trail food to meet (or exceed) your dietary needs. An easy way to boost the protein content of backpacking meals is to mix these proteins into already dried and instant foods like oatmeal, mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, and soup mixes. Small additions to each meal make a big difference in boosting your daily protein needs. Whether you follow a plant-based diet entirely or want to diversify protein […]
Introducing our newest backpacking meal just in time for Autumn: No Coop Noodle Soup. Inspired by the classic chicken noodle soup, our version utilizes plant-based proteins, such as chickpeas and yellow peas, along with a variety of vegetables, including freeze-dried organic sweet potatoes, carrots, and herbs, in a savory broth. The fiber-rich carbohydrates and heart-healthy olive oil provide warmth and nourishment, making it perfect on cold days. Not only is this soup delicious, but it is also comforting! Like all of Outdoor Herbivore’s backpacking meals, preparing the No Coop Noodle Soup is quick and simple. Boil water, then add the hot water […]
Looking for gifts ideas for the outdoor explorer on your list? These are a collection of products that the folks at Outdoor Herbivore recommend for backpacking, cycling, and paddling. Socks and Hats Socks, shoes, and clothing are the main items that backpackers wear out or need to replace often. Of those items, socks and hats are easiest for gifting, and both are necessary for staying comfortable outdoors. Socks – Opt for wool or blended wool/polyester socks, which have sweat-wicking properties. Darn Tough is known for producing long-lasting hiking socks with exceptional durability. Hats – For colder months, fleece or wool […]
Trekking season is ramping up in Australia, and a common question we get from customers is, “What vegetarian backpacking meals do you suggest for taking to the Australian outback?” To make food planning easy and quick, consider our combo meals. Outdoor Herbivore’s 5-day backpacking food combo is perfect for multi-day hikes such as the Overland Track, Three Capes Track, Western Arthurs Traverse, and other trails in the outback. The 5-day combo contains 3 meals per day or 15 meals in total and 1 snack. If you plan to stay out longer, we also have 7-day and 10-day bundled backpacking meal combos. […]
Our boil-soak pouches are designed for backpackers who need a reliable bag to store dried meals and reconstitute them by adding boiling water. These high-temperature stand-up “cook-in pouches” can withstand temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius). With a shorter bowl shape, each pouch can hold up to 4 cups (0.95 liters) of liquid. How to use: Place food in the bag, pour boiling water over it, stir, seal shut with the zipper, and allow the food to reconstitute for several minutes. Below, we demonstrate reconstituting a dried meal mix using the boil-soak pouch with Outdoor Herbivore’s Lemongrass […]
Despite many Americans viewing the turkey as a Thanksgiving centerpiece food, the Turkey should earn more respect than this. In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’d like to share a few fascinating facts about the Wild Turkey
Although biting insects are annoying, most do not pose a threat to humans or animals. The exceptions are the blood-feeding pests that can vector pathogenic diseases, such as mosquitoes and ticks. In the United States, the Blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), commonly known as the deer tick, can spread the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. In Europe, the related Castor bean tick, also known as the sheep tick, and the Taiga tick in Asia are associated with the same disease. Scientists predict the warming climate will cause an increase in reported cases of tick-borne illnesses in many regions. This is mostly […]