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No Cook Trail Salads by Outdoor Herbivore

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 been crafting up delicious creations. Here are all of our trail salads as of May 2022.

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Strong Bones for the Trail: Spotlight Calcium

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 as levers to produce controlled movements.
If you participate in endurance activities such as cycling, running, or backpacking, you need dietary calcium. How much?

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Where Do Most Hikers Receive Mail Drops on the PCT?

Customers often ask us what food is best to order for a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike and where most hikers receive mail drops. The majority of hikers have resupply boxes mailed to towns with limited food services. The most common locations Outdoor Herbivore sends PCT orders to: Post Office […]

A Commonly Overlooked Way to Reduce Your Pack Weight

Reducing pack weight starts with minimizing gear and replacing heavier gear with lighter materials. Ultralight backpackers know all the different methods to reduce excess weight to achieve a lighter pack. But backpackers often narrow their focus to reducing only carrying weight, and what you carry on your torso is not […]