Do your trail foods include iron? Iron plays a vital role in your hiking performance. Foremost, it is necessary to deliver oxygen to your muscles. Getting enough iron in your trail diet will also keep your immune system strong and prevent fatigue. Here we discuss strategies you can use to boost your iron levels. Iron is, by mass, the most common element on Earth. It is formed via fusion in stars, comprising almost all of the earth’s core and the planets in the Solar System. It is an essential mineral for both animals and plants. In plants, it plays a […]
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What is the Approximate Shelf Life of Outdoor Herbivore Meals? If you are looking to purchase a significant amount of trail food or want to put together a vegan preparedness kit, you’ll need to know the storage life. We’ve now added Storage Life on our website for each product to help you with planning. You can view this information on the product description tab. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see it. Outdoor Herbivore’s meals, on average, will store for two years under proper conditions, making them suitable for short-term emergency preparedness rather than long-term storage. The reason for […]
Eating poorly on the trail will lead to fatigue in the short-term and illness in the long-term.
Each year, many prepare for the journey to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada to be part of the temporary community called Black Rock City. Organizers describe this event as an experimental community centered on radical self-expression and art. Participants must bring their own food. Here’s a list of suitable foods to take to the Playa. 1. Use Backpacking Food for Quick Meals Freeze-dried foods are a game-changer for Burning Man. It’s the epitome of convenience: it requires no refrigeration/cooler, is highly portable, and simplifies cooking. Just reconstitute the dried meal with boiling water (you’ll need a portable stove), mix […]
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 snacking during the day and having a light meal for lunch. These cold-water prep meals are packed with complex carbohydrates, are quick to make, and are incredibly delicious. Here are a few easy options – Trail Salads Who says you can’t have a salad on the trail? Salads are refreshing, restorative, quick, and light. Here’s a glance at some of our favorite cold soak salads. 1. Mojo Mango Bowl – […]