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 […]
Meal Planning
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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 – […]
Reader Question: We will be hiking the John Muir Trail this summer and would like you to send us a resupply to Muir Trail Ranch. Is it possible for Outdoor Herbivore to ship food to the ranch? Shipments must be in a plastic bucket. Can you ship our order there in a bucket? Answer: Yes, we can ship your bucket of food to Muir Trail Ranch! Please order four weeks in advance and follow the instructions here. First, you’ll need to purchase a 5-gallon shipping bucket when you place your food order with Outdoor Herbivore. Second, you’ll have to buy the Muir Trail Ranch Resupply Service […]
Planning a backpacking trip and not sure what to eat? Find the best backpacking food to sustain you with these tips.
Peak performance on the trail requires food that nourishes and strengthens you. Some tips on how to find it.