Yearly Archives: 2025

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Hummus: An Overlooked No-Cook Food for Backpackers

Hummus is often overlooked in favor of ordinary hiking snacks like trail mix or granola bars. However, this delicious spread offers a refreshing change from the usual options while providing balanced energy and convenience. With the availability of powdered hummus, it takes seconds to whip up a batch of this filling spread. Nutritionally, hummus is also a winner. Hummus offers extensive nutrition for backpackers. Here’s why: Powdered Hummus for Hiking Many brands offer portable to-go containers of ready-to-eat, shelf-stable hummus that may work for tossing in your pack. The downsides include the packaging waste and tiny serving size (usually 2 […]

Hiking with Dogs in the Wilderness with Cows Present

Dogs offer boundless affection, loyalty, and companionship. Their playful antics instantly brighten our hikes—whether chasing a fly, rolling on the ground over something funky, zoomies in puddles, or ordinary canine glee, their ability to add excitement to our day is unmatched. So, it’s no surprise our furry companion is eager to paw on new terrains when they hear we’ve got a hike planned. However, when cows freely roam in the same space, stay alert and proceed cautiously! While free-roaming cattle are often docile, they can become dangerous when you have a dog, especially when calves are present. It’s common for […]

Pierogi Pouch: A Spin on this Traditional Polish Dish

Introducing our newest backpacking meal for 2025: Pierogi Pouch. Inspired by the classic Polish dish, this comforting one-pot meal is packed with carbohydrates, fat, and protein to keep you full and warm. Typical pierogi are dumplings filled with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes, cheese, sauerkraut, meats, mushrooms, and even sweet fillings like fruit. Our version is made for adventure travel, using lentils for protein and cabbage for sweetness, with the classic trio of mashed potatoes, cheese, and chives. Instead of encasing the filling by a dumpling, we serve the filling unstuffed with pasta. If Pierogi transformed into a […]