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…
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.…
Customers often ask us what food is best to order for a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike and where most hikers receive mail drops. The majority of hikers have resupply…
You are excited about your upcoming backpacking trip but not the food preparation. You want to plan for the hike instead of preparing backpacking food, which, when done yourself, can…
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…
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…
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…
Food additives are commonly used to prevent or slow spoilage during storage, preserve vitamin content, or alter food's appearance, taste, and texture. Food coloring is a type of additive that…
Each year we are asked by hikers planning a CT thru-hike if we can mail their food resupply. We sure can! The Colorado Trail (CT) is a 485-mile (781 km)…
Carrying a bear canister is something that backpackers have to do in many US National Parks and most areas of the California Sierra. Here is the most current information (July…
Hiking trails in the United States offer an abundance of edible berries that are great for raw snacking. They add fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants to your trail diet. Blueberries,…
We are often asked by new hikers, "What are your best backpacking meals?" These meals are our customer favorites. 1. Best Trail Breakfasts The time between dinner to the next…