Know your Food

March 16

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…

Please…don’t serve me “fresh” strawberries in January

March 5

 "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…

Our Food Ingredients

March 4

“From the perspective of nutrition, performance, and environmental impact, a vegetarian diet is the sensible choice for the outdoor recreationist. It benefits you and the ecosystem. - Outdoor Herbivore Celebrate the…

Why not meat? (3 good reasons)

March 4

Not Good For You. Not Good For The Environment. Not Ethical. Outdoor Herbivore feels strongly about the ethical, health, and environmental consequences of a meat-based diet and does not believe…

Searching for Vegetarian Camp Food

January 13

  When planning a past backpacking trip, my husband and I perused the food aisle in our local outdoor store in search of vegetarian camp food. The shelf was stocked…