In the 50 years since Backpacker published its first issue, the hiking world has evolved in all sorts of ways. Breathable trail runners eclipsed stiff leather boots. Leave No Trace principles have ...

This article was originally published on Vegetarian Times. It’s already a well-known fact that quinoa is a nutrient-packed food. It’s a plant-based complete protein and packed with vitamins, minerals, ...

My backpacking trips tend to involve two markedly different approaches to eating. If I’m backpacking alone, I favor dehydrated camping meals (usually Firepot Mac n’ Greens) that I can whip up quickly ...

Cooking up menus that the kids won’t wrinkle their noses at is difficult enough; it can seem next to impossible when camping. But follow advice from the experts–from outfitters whose backcountry ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Oso Meals is bringing “abuelita-approved” food to the mountains. A couple years ago, friends Dominque Barrera and Felipe Vieyra took a backpacking trip in ...

Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil. In a separate pan cook the bacon over medium heat. Remove from pan and cut into small pieces. (This can be done in advance of the camping trip.) Take the bag, and ...

Salt and spice and all things nice; Chris Townsend taste-tests meals on-the-go. The post We taste test the best vegan and ...