Vegetarian Backpacking in Australia? Essential Meals for Bushwalking the Outback

November 13

Trekking season is ramping up in Australia, and a common question we get from customers is, "What vegetarian backpacking meals do you suggest for taking to the Australian outback?"  To…

How to Be Better Prepared for Disaster and Power Outages

November 3

No matter where you live, disaster and severe weather can strike, resulting in blackouts and contaminated drinking water. After hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and floods, hygiene needs are a primary concern.…

Sunrise Tofu Scramble

October 30

Looking for a hot and healthy breakfast dish to take on your next backpacking trip that offers protein without cholesterol?  Sunrise Tofu Scramble Cal: 260 kcal (1088 kJ)  Fat: 9g  Sodium: 590mg  Carbs: 25g  …

How to Maximize Trail Calories by Champion Chewing

September 30

After exerting all that energy to carry the weight of your food on your back, the last thing you want to do is to lose valuable calories by eating carelessly.…

Backpacking and Cooking Foods at High Altitude

August 26

34% of the world's population lives within 330 vertical feet (100 meters) of sea level Chances are, you live in a part of the country that is lower in elevation…

Decaying Delights of the Forest: Exploring the Flavor of Mushrooms

August 6

You might wonder why humans would ever decide to eat mushrooms. At first glance, mushrooms might seem unappealing. They are, after all, a type of fungus, and many varieties are…

Repelling Pesky MosquiToes

July 24

Insect repellent should do what it says – repel insects. That includes all the blood-sucking carnivores that frequent us in the outdoors, including mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums, fleas, midges, ticks,…

Powdered Non Dairy Milks for the Trail

June 21

Looking for almond milk powder? Although California is the largest producer of almonds in the world, there is no such product as almond milk powder. The closest match is almond…

No Cook Trail Salads by Outdoor Herbivore

May 22

Based on the feedback we've received, you are loving our trail salads and would like to see more no-cook meals loaded up with veggies. We're eager to please and have…

Strong Bones for the Trail: Spotlight Calcium

May 20

When it comes to movement, having strong bones is essential for keeping yourself upright. Bones provide the structural framework for the entire body and work together with muscles to function…