Meal planning for any backpacking trip can be a task. Thru-hikers face the added challenge of planning backpacking food for an extended period of time and resupplying at unfamiliar grocery stores. Backcountry Foodie has tools to relieve your anxiety.
Learn about backpacking meal planning and preparation tips for thru-hikes from a long-distance backpacking dietitian.
This meal replacement shake is a Backcountry Foodie fan favorite. It’s great for refueling on the go or when your appetite hits the road.
Why are instant ramen noodles considered to be so unhealthy? The obvious answer to that is the presence of saturated fat, sodium, preservatives, and artificial flavorings. Although there’s more to the story…
Some hikers love tuna as a backcountry staple, and others just bring it for their dogs. Either way, you might be wondering if you can dehydrate it at home. Here’s how!
Do you like overnight oats for breakfast? This cold soak backpacking recipe is a trail version of overnight oats. Backcountry Foodie’s recipe provides 23 g protein, 66 g carbohydrates, and 13 g fiber per serving.
Name another sport where you have to carry the necessary gear in your pack, cover varied terrain, gain and lose elevation, take into account weather changes, and cover great distances on your feet with relatively little rest or outside support day after day. Backpackers are absolutely endurance athletes and should fuel for their adventures accordingly!
It may seem almost too easy to be true, but granola with milk powder and fruit is a complete meal and makes the perfect no-cook backpacking breakfast.
Whether it’s the harsh desert sun or a frigid gust of wind, if you’re a backpacker, it’s likely that you’ve braved the elements once or twice. But what effect do these extreme conditions have on our bodies?
This delicious protein shake backpacking recipe makes for a perfect meal replacement! Yes, you read that right – protein shakes can be meals, too! You might be thinking that a shake could never fill you up on the trail. Actually, a well-balanced protein shake can be very satisfying and filling.
