DIY Backpacking Meals Made Easy Using Bulk Dried Foods

March 25

Are you looking to create delicious, lightweight, and nutritious meals for your next backpacking trip? By making your own backpacking food, you can customize it to suit your taste and…

Stay “Souper” Warm | Why Soup is the Ultimate Winter Backpacking Fuel

January 6

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.…

Planning and Navigating Hikes & Rides: Our Favorite Resources

October 17

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.

JMT Resupply: Mailing Food on the John Muir Trail

February 15

[updated for 2025] 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…

Useful Gifts for Backpackers, Hikers, and Outdoor Adventurers

November 11

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…

Why Hands Swell While Hiking and How To Prevent It

September 8

Several factors can cause the hands to swell when hiking, but the most common causes are gravity and how the body distributes heat during exercise. Gravity plays a significant role…

Updated Packaging for Outdoor Herbivore

June 15

In our previous post, we mentioned that we were in the midst of a packaging update. If you have ordered from us recently, you've likely received one of the new…

We’re Overdue for a Package Redesign

April 28

As a proponent of minimalism, our simplistic packaging has always made sense. Its compact size enfolds each meal, leaving no wasted space. Our 7-day backpacking food combo (a total of…

Stay Healthy On the Trail: How To Boost Your Immunity

March 31

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…

Can I Eat Outdoor Herbivore after the Expiration Date?

February 22

As the temperatures warm up and backpackers begin sorting and reorganizing gear, they often find a few expired meals or trail snacks. Consequently, this is the time of year we…