How to use the Moon to Find Direction at Night

October 16

Remember this helpful tip if you are ever lost during the dark when the moon is visible in the sky: mentally draw a line that connects the endpoints of the…

Tips for Purchasing Backpacking Meals made with Real Food

September 21

Peak performance on the trail requires food that nourishes and strengthens you. Some tips on how to find it.

Not Marketed as “Backpacking” Food: Everyday Grocery Items for the Trail

September 13

Suppose you are going on a last-minute overnight backpacking trip and have no backpacking food in storage. In that case, you'd be surprised to know how many choices you have…

Hot Weather Hiking Tips

July 12

Your hiking companion won't hike in the bitter cold, so you compromise by taking the winters off. When spring arrives, you are eager to hit the trails. You head away from…

Avoiding Dishes in the Backwoods: Cooking Bag Pot Liners

May 5

You may already know that Outdoor Herbivore is against the use of heating foods inside of soft plastic. It doesn’t align with our view of producing backpacking food made from high quality,…

How to Winterize your Toes and Fingers

January 19

Despite covering your hands and feet during the frigid weather, you still find yourself suffering from icy toes and fingers. There are a couple of reasons why this happens. Your…

Relief from Poisonous Plants while on the Trail

April 30

Did you just touch poison ivy, oak or sumac? How can you avoid a rash after touching them? What can you do to alleviate the itching if you develop a…

Don’t touch these poisonous plants!

April 30

The plant world is coming back to life as the temperature is starting to warm. Did you just touch poison ivy, oak or sumac? Know how to identify these common…

Doing dishes in the backwoods

February 25

The doing dishes task is one of dread for many backpackers because cleaning often involves finding and collecting more water. And after cleaning, you have to walk a few more…

Foods You Need to Eat when it is Cold Outside

January 17

Winter backpacking can require an additional 500 – 1,000 calories per day, an average of 4,500 calories per day for men and 3,500 for women. Start planning the right foods…