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,…
A common question we get from backpackers is, "What backpacking meals do you have that are low in sodium?" Low sodium is a regulated term for food containing 140 mg of…
The main job of a food storage bag is to prevent moisture and air from permeating the contents inside. Standard household freezer bags are readily available and inexpensive, making them…
Do you enjoy making backpacking meals? Purchasing bulk dried food can save you money on long hikes, and it allows control over portions, ingredients, and sodium content. Here's a selection…
When your fingers and toes become frosty after trekking through a day of sloshy, snow-covered ground, nothing sounds better than digging into a hot meal next to a toasty campfire.…
Looking for a new place to hike, run, or cycle? Here's a list of our favorite sites and apps to direct you to nearby wilderness trails.
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, spanning 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mt Whitney plus 11 more miles to Whitney…