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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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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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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Stay in shape with these workout tips, and advice from a fitness hero. Your Body True: The effects of aging seem to accelerate after 65. Also true: “Walking and moving around is the single most important thing older people can do to extend their life expectancy and remain independent,” says Bill Evans, of the University…
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Developed by a college outdoor program, this may be the best bar you’ll ever eat. It might not have the most elegant name, but the MiddView granola bar has plenty of qualities to make up for it. This staple of Middlebury College outdoor life earned its name from the first-year orientation trip program, MiddView. Every…
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Precipitation on the menu? Use these tips to cook comfortably in a dry backcountry kitchen. You know the feeling: You’ve finally made it to camp after hiking all day in the rain, and the last thing you want to do is sit in the downpour and watch water boil. Fortunately, with a little advance planning,…
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A real chef cooks one, and you can too! I’m looking for a different kind of holiday this year. An escape from cityscapes. A way to reconnect with my wild roots. A chance to avoid any more holiday jingles. Although while off backpacking I might be missing out on some of the traditional festivities,…
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With a Dutch oven, you can learn to cook anything at the campfire you can prepare in your own oven and/or on the stovetop at home. It just takes a little patience, some practice, and the right Dutch oven cooking tools. But when it comes right down to it, Dutch oven cooking is pretty simple.…
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At 50 Campfires, we love foil packet meals. They are a great way to go when you’re preparing campfire meals for yourself, for you and a camping partner, your family, or an entire camping crew. The advantages of foil packets at the campfire are many: You don’t have to bring much along except the ingredients…
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