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 ...

Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when access to civilization is limited. Sure, there are plenty of tasty ...

No matter if you’re trekking on a rugged backpacking trip or simply going on a hike for an afternoon, bringing high-quality (and tasty) food with you is a must for staying energized on the trail.

Backpacking delivers joy in a range of forms. It takes you through incredibly beautiful wild places. You often get to escape the noise, hustle and bustle of everyday life. And it’s good for both your ...

Now, it’s possible to find a meal anyone can love, from breakfast to an evening dessert. Companies have diversified their packaged food options to cater to meat eaters, plant-based eaters, gluten-free ...

Adam Roy is the executive editor of Backpacker. He lives in Colorado’s Front Range, where he spends his free time hiking, climbing, and running his home mountains. I’m a former professional chef and ...

Louise Barton remembers the exact backpacking moment when her career path changed. “I’m a botanist by training. I started working for the Forest Service and we were in Yellowstone doing huge off-trail ...

A symphony of flavor with each chop, as Martha Díaz deftly slices through cilantro and chayote, all in the name of diversifying outdoor recreation."Backpacking – when I started with my girlfriends, it ...

There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that you will need a decent camp stove. These days you can find options that are lightweight, ...