Trekking in the U.S. (for International Hikers)

November 4

The United States is home to some of the world’s most rugged and remote long-distance hiking trails. These trails, with their diverse and stunning landscapes, are a magnet for hikers…

How to Zap Aquatic Critters In Your Drinking Water

September 15

That cold fast moving clear mountain spring appears pristine to the naked eye, but microscopic organisms are thriving in its water by the millions. If ingested, some of these microorganisms can…

Eating on the Playa: Food Suggestions for Burning Man

August 6

Every year, people prepare for the journey to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada to participate in a temporary, experimental community known as Black Rock City. Centered on radical self-expression…

Staying Cool on the Trail in Hot Weather

July 8

When you get overheated and sweat, your skin appears pinkish because the capillaries open up near the skin and release water and salts. As the sweat evaporates, it transfers internal…

No Cook Backpacking | 15+ Easy No Cook Backpacking Lunches

May 10

Lunch on the trail should be easy, quick, and energy-dense. Eating a large meal in the afternoon can slow you down, so your strategy is to eat light and often by…

How to Resupply at Muir Trail Ranch with Outdoor Herbivore

March 13

Reader Question: We will be hiking the John Muir Trail this summer and would like you to send us a resupply to Muir Trail Ranch. Is it possible for Outdoor…

Bee Better

February 12

After thoughtful consideration, we’ve decided to discontinue Bee Good Couscous for 2017. This product contains bee pollen, which comes from the pollen of plants collected by honeybees. Honeybees have been dying…

Turmeric + Ginger + Cranberry: A Powerful Fusion

January 23

Food calories equate to more than energy, some contain powerful healing properties. Here we highlight three such foods: 1. Turmeric Turmeric contains curcumin, which is notable for its ability to…

International Travel: Backpacking Gear and U.S. Customs

January 1

If you are planning to travel to the United States to go backpacking, you might be wondering what items you can bring with you. We'll cover what backpacking gear is…

Planning Your Backpacking Meals

December 13

Planning a backpacking trip and not sure what to eat? Find the best backpacking food to sustain you with these tips.