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Boosted Smoked Burgers

Hamburgers on the grill are foundational to every summer holiday. But too often one is like another is like another. Here’s how to make your burgers stand out from the crowd and make you the grill master in demand. One key to grilling the best burgers is starting with the best ingredients. In the case…

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How to Make Delicious DIY Jerky

Go way beyond Slim Jims with these flavorful, make-ahead snacks. Jerky is tasty, and easy to make. (Photo by Alpha/Flickr) “I didn’t grow up with jerky,” says Pamela Braun, author of Jerky Everything. “But my love for great cuts of meat combined with my near obsession with my dehydrator allowed me to discover that jerky could not…

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5 Drinks for Backcountry Bartenders

Passing around the flask makes you a good friend. Whipping up one of these wilderness-ready cocktails from top bartenders? That makes you a legend. Class up any camp with plastic cocktail cups from GSI Outdoors (Photo by Ben Fullerton).Treeline Negroni Tad Hamilton, head bartender at Montgomery Distillery in Missoula, Montana, recommends a juniper-heavy gin (plug:…

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How to Make Your Own Energy Bars

Save money and eat better with these DIY trail snacks. Photo by: Ben Fullerton Photo by: Ben Fullerton Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles “Truffles are great for spur-of-the-moment types,” says Saulsbury. And they’re endlessly customizable—roll them in one of her favorite coatings, or experiment with whatever you have on hand. Makes a dozen 1-inch balls; gluten-free…

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5 Easy Appetizers For Backpackers

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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Recipe: Trail Tacos

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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