No one ever wants to be sick, especially during a backpacking trip. With a myriad of viruses out there, here are a few tips for keeping your immune system going strong so you are less likely to fall ill while on the trail. Keep a Healthy DietThe overall function of the immune system is to prevent or reduce infection. Modern medicine can battle disease directly, but true health can only be attained by maintaining a healthy and properly functioning immune system. Your digestive tract is closely tied to your immune system. A healthy immune system is dependent on consistent nourishment. […]
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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.
Customers often ask us what food is best to order for a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike, and the most common locations where hikers receive their mail drops. Most hikers mail resupply boxes to towns with limited food services. The most common locations where Outdoor Herbivore sends PCT orders are: Post Office – Warner Springs, CA; PCT mile 110 + 1 mile off trail Kennedy Meadows General Store – Inyokern, CA; PCT mile 703 + 1 mile off trail Post Office – Independence, CA; PCT mile 790 + 24 miles off trail Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) – Lakeshore, CA; PCT […]
We’re bombarded with information telling us what to do to live a long and healthy life — often from companies trying to sell a product. Here’s a small set of habits that we’ve been doing for years and cost little to nothing to implement. Try one out and see what a difference it makes in your energy and outlook. 1. Transport Yourself by Human Power In North America, most people consider cycling, walking, and running as only for recreation or professional sport. Ironically, we drive to the gym to pedal a stationary bike or drive to a park to go […]
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 and art, it makes for a memorable experience. Participants must bring their food, which can be challenging due to the heat. Below is 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 or a cooler, is highly portable, and simplifies cooking. Reconstitute the dried meal […]