Using the fingers on your hand is one way to estimate how much time you have before sunset. This can be a handy tip when you need to find a…
Why is our food quality so bad? Blame the consumer, not the system. The American food system is simply supplying what the American consumer is demanding. If you don’t want it…
Update: We were overruled by customer feedback asking for boil-soak pouches, and our position has since changed. In 2020, we transitioned all meals to heat-safe and waterproof pouches. You can add…
Capitalism abounds when you eat mass-produced processed food brands It is no surprise that in a capitalistic society our food system has devoted its energies to increasing production yields so…
Many people are choosing organic food as they become more concerned with the relationship to the food they eat to that of their own health and the environment. Here you'll find…
The proven cancer-preventer, sulforaphane, is present at extraordinary levels in broccoli sprouts. Sulforaphane is an antioxidant that protects cells from harmful free radicals associated with cancer and heart disease. Sulforaphane…
The more people believe in something, the more accepted it becomes. The more we think something to be “wrong” the less acceptable it becomes. We eat the way our parent’s…
Did you find berries growing on the trail and wonder if you can eat them? Here are some tips to help you decide. These Berries are Not Safe to Eat…
It is a good idea to get into the habit of asking yourself these questions about your backpacking food: Where did it come from? How was it produced? Does it…
"Fresh" Strawberries in January? I'll pass. But, a preserved strawberry? As long as it was grown organically and preserved without sulfites, color enhancers, or preservatives. Few people may be that…