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…
No one ever wants to be sick, especially during a backpacking trip. With a myriad of viruses out there, here are a few tips for keeping your immune system going…
Dried fruit is a delicious and nutrient-dense snack, which is convenient when you need to refuel with carbohydrates from backpacking. It satisfies hunger pangs and packs a punch of health…
Prepare this flavorful mix for a portable, no-cook breakfast for when you want to hit the trail. It also works great for adding calories and protein to oats. Check out…
This recipe doesn't require cooking and dehydrating. Instead, this recipe uses instant dried ingredients that only need hot water to cook and are ready to eat in 10 minutes. Prepare…
Hikers often ask, "What are your best backpacking meals?" These are Outdoor Herbivore's customer favorites. 1. Best Trail Breakfasts The time between dinner and the following morning is a long…
Wildland firefighting, a role that demands immense physical and mental strength, requires careful meal planning. To sustain this work output and maintain a healthy immune system, fireline firefighters will typically…
We are often asked, "What's new for the season?" We're excited to introduce our newest no-cook meal crafted with garbanzo beans, chopped walnuts, carrots, and diced celery in a creamy…
If you are new to the world of backpacking and freeze-dried meals, one of the most important things to consider is what you'll eat while on the trail. Here are…
Food planning can be confusing for the first-time thru-hiker or section hiker. You have yet to determine your pace and don't know how many days you can go between food…
Backpackers who need to minimize weight and space will carry dried food. Most of a food's weight and volume is due to its water content, and freeze-drying and dehydrating are…
Inexpensive and filling, lentils are often a forgotten food. That needs to change! Lentils are an excellent source of energy and protein and can be easily incorporated into trail recipes.…
Consuming a surplus of calories long-term leads to the accumulation of fat in the liver and pancreas that causes type 2 diabetes (T2D). Any activity that decreases intra-organ fat can…