Food and meals for your hike or camp.
Got a camp full of hangry hikers? Whip up one of these simple starters. Easy-prep appetizersSpicy Quesadillas These fast-cook hors d’oeuvres satisfy exhausted hikers who crave salt and fat (which is all of them). Serves 2. 2 flour tortillas4 oz. cheddar cheese2 jalapeño peppers At home ⇒ Pack ingredients separately. In camp ⇒ Slice cheese…
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Tasty, fast, easy: What makes tacos great at home also makes them great in camp. Spicy Chicken Tacos Make this classic taco with trail-friendly ingredients. 6 small corn or flour tortillas 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 1-2 serrano peppers, diced 1 7-oz. pouch chicken ½ packet taco seasoning 4 oz. cheddar…
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Because fresh is better than freeze-dried and stargazing should always trump dishwashing Summer is an exciting time to be outdoors. There’s a freshness in the air. A new season, filled with new possibilities. We wanted to capture some of that freshness in a camping meal, so we decided to make our version of pasta primavera.…
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It’s much harder than you think to picnic properly. Having a picnic seems easy, right? Just grab some food, a blanket and hit the nearest park. Think again. There’s a distinguished tradition of picnic planning to uphold that dates back to the Victorian era. Just take Donald Ogden Stewart’s words from his 1922 opus,…
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Upgrade your mac and cheese by swapping fluorescent powder for old-world flavors, veggies, and spices. Backcountry Mac This gourmet recipe serves as a base for the three variations below. 2 to 3 servings 8 oz. macaroni 4 oz. cheese of your choice (1 ½ cups grated) 1 ½ cups milk from powder (whole milk powder…
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Not all of them tasted bad… Things slow around the campfire? In the middle of an awkward first date? Here’s a sure-fire way to kickstart some funny conversations. Simply ask, “So, what’s the grossest or weirdest thing you’ve eaten in the backcountry?” Everyone with a few trips under their belt is bound to have a…
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No planning, no problem. Procrastinators, this is the menu you need. If you’re like me, and I really hope you aren’t, you are incapable of thinking about the future. Instead, you like to procrastinate planning for your weekend of backpacking until you simply have to throw gear haphazardly in your pack (did you grab…
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Looking for motivation to clean up that old, rusty Dutch oven? This campfire recipe for classic baked beans ought to do the trick. The Dutch oven is the perfect companion for a cookout. The legs beneath it allow you to place a few charcoal briquettes or campfire coals underneath the pot while you cook. And…
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Getting outdoors to give thanks doesn’t have to mean dehydrated meals. Roasting poultry in the backcountry doesn’t have to be hard.For millennia before we invented the crock pot, we humans have had another way to slow cook food: bury it. With a shovel, plenty of hot coals and some patience you can turn any piece…
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Skip the spendy pet treats and make your own. But careful: You might end up eating them yourself. Your dog’s not picky, but that doesn’t mean he or she doesn’t deserve the best. Just as you want to know what goes into the food you eat, it’s good to be in the know for your…
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