Eliminate Leg Cramps while Hiking

March 6

Backpacking involves a long and steady aerobic workout with fitness benefits that rival other more intense, higher impact activities. Although backpacking is a non-competitive recreational activity with a low chance…

Quinoa as a Backpacking Food

January 16

Quinoa is a fascinating plant food that is worthy of its own blog post. It has remarkable nutritional properties, not only from its protein content (15%) but also its energy…

Go Hiking with your Dog!

December 17

If you hike with your dog in the U.S., you know how frustrating it can be to find a dog-friendly destination. Many of the national parks do not allow dogs…

When is the Best Time to go Hiking?

October 26

Most people think hiking season commences in the spring and concludes after the summer, however, fall and winter are some of the best seasons to visit the trails - especially…

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…