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Testimonials From Backcountry Foodie Fans

I love your site so much! Using your recipes has changed the way I think about backpacking and hiking in general, and I’ve shared your site with many others. Thank you for your continued efforts to improve & keep making things even better!

Stacy E.

I’m very thankful for your brave decision to start Backcountry Foodie. It’s an invaluable resource for backpackers that has helped my body be successful out there. Thank you!

Kim M.

When I’m hiking, I’m always looking forward to a nice hot meal and your recipes never disappoint! I was planning for a short 5-day backpacking trip, and thought I’d let you know how much I appreciate the work that you do.

Brooke M.

I’m feeling proud of myself for making my own meals now! I have favorite breakfasts and dinners from your recipe archives. No more upset GI system from the prepackaged meals from REI! I thought it would be too overwhelming to do it myself, but now I’m hooked! Thanks!

Michele B.

I enjoy making my own backpacking meals, but an added plus is knowing exactly what goes into them. It’s no fun having stomach issues on the trail. The recipe filters allow me to sort by the type of meal, how it’s prepped, and my dietary needs. Knowing calories, nutrition, and weight is an added plus!

Linda A.

Thanks to Backcountry Foodie I successfully planned, tested, and packed nutritious meals for my entire thru-hike of the Colorado Trail. I also learned a lot about how to eat and why to eat certain foods on the trail thanks to Aaron’s expertise.

Zach S.

I used Backcountry Foodie’s site exclusively for my 55-mile loop hike in the Sierras. Every meal was INCREDIBLE, easy to make, and gave me great flavors, fuel, textures, and the envy of my commercial meal backpacking partners.

Peter G.

I’ve used Aaron’s recipes on numerous backpacking trips. I always look forward to my meals because they taste so good. On a recent backpacking trip, some of the other hikers were getting tired of their dehydrated meals while I was still enjoying what I had to eat. My favorite recipe is spicy peanut noodles.

Kris V.

For my PCT adventure, Aaron and her recipes helped me A TON. She inspired me to see that there are many other things to eat on a long thru-hike besides ramen and M&Ms. Many people got tired of their food routines after a few weeks, but till the end I would get excited when I saw what was in my food bag. All thanks to Aaron and her recipes. I can not recommend her strongly enough!

Fabian P.

I was out for 8 days and ended up hating basically everything I brought… I had expensive, store bought meals, pre-packaged snacks, and home-dehydrated meals. I was so hungry and hated all of it, until I made Aaron’s food…I nearly cried with happiness at finally getting a decent meal, thank you.

Chevelle M.

My partner and I are approaching halfway on our SOBO PCT hike and we are using your recipes for many of our meals. We both lament the towns that we didn’t mail food because we know our packs will be heavier and our nutrition will be poorer. I am grateful for your website as a means of you sharing your knowledge.

Sadie C.

On my five-day hike, your recipes stood out. I looked forward to them each day. In fact, for the meals where I did not use your recipes, I was disappointed in myself for not using your meals. You and your recipes definitely added to the quality of my trip!

Paul H.

Backcountry Foodie offers quick recipes that are easy to make, and they cover the sphere – cold soak, hot, gluten free, vegetarian, etc. You name it, they really do have something for everyone. As I get older and hike further, keeping my pack weight low while maintaining healthy nutrition is important. Read full review here.

Ellie

I am just so wowed by your recipes! I am doing tests at home at this point and I am more excited than ever to get out backpacking so I can eat more of what I have been testing. These calorie-bomb meals are delicious, but would be very dangerous if I made them part of my home meal routine. 😉

Robin M.

I’ve been using backcountryfoodie.com for over a year. I like the variety of meal recipes, but I really appreciate that Aaron is making sure that I’m getting a balance of carbs, fats, and protein. That keeps me hiking strong.

David B.

Thank you so much! I valued your service, recipes and meal planner so much and I tell everyone about you and your website. I think your nutrition advice was the main reason why I completed the trail, happily cold soaked 100% of the time, and didn’t lose very much weight in the process!

Becky W.

I have been a member from the very beginning, and absolutely love your website. You made so many useful additions to the website over the years, and your creativity for new recipes is amazing!

Brooke M.

I am so impressed by your website. You have so much information and it is all so wonderfully organized! It really seems to me like you have found your mission, and it really shows through your work. I really appreciate what you are doing.

Jay M.

Backcountry Foodie has made food planning for my outdoor adventures simpler and more fun. If you feel overwhelmed by the tasks of meal planning, shopping, and food prep for your trips, Backcountry Foodie has your back!

Kate V.

Backcountry Foodie makes it so easy to plan your food for a multi-day backpack to assure you are getting enough calories and nutrients. The meal planning templates are such a great tool and make meal planning a snap for a multi-day trip.

Yvonne P.

I took a group of Boy Scouts and Dads on a 5-day trip this July (22 total in the group). Everyone loved the food! Even the boys commented, unsolicited, that the meals were awesome! Using the meal planning tools made buying and assembling the meals a breeze!

Bryce W.

As someone who works hard at maintaining a healthy cholesterol level without the use of statins, I heartedly applaud the addition of the Heart Healthy Filter on your recipes. Keep up the great work…my backpacking tastebuds appreciate you!

Sally T.

I want to compliment you on your website. It’s easy even for this septuagenarian to navigate. The website is very intuitive and I am grateful.

Canyon

I am a new member of your site, and want you to know how much I appreciate what you are doing. We are kindred geeky spirits with regard to numbers, data, science and spreadsheets, and of course I mean that as a very sincere compliment!

Sue C.

Thank you so much for adding my requested items to the commercial foods list. I love how simple it is to request items. Your website makes it so much easier than using Excel or Word. The customer service was amazing. I am so glad I purchased the membership and I will continue to renew the membership.

Mason A.

I love what Aaron is doing! I firmly believe that nutrition is key to SO many parts of life and my biggest fear of a thru hike was not nourishing my body in a way that would help me have sustained energy, maintain muscle and stay mentally strong for 6 months. However, then I found Backcountry Foodie and I feel like it is TOTALLY possible.

Andrea M.

Backcountry Foodie was a wonderful resource for my Colorado Trail planning. The recipes were easy and tasty, the tools were streamline and easy to use and the food planning which I had been dreading turned out to be fun! Thanks, Backcountry Foodie, for a great experience!

Caroline D.

Yesterday was the first time I used your meal planner feature to create my own with your recipes and I LOVE it! Having the water and oils quantities listed in the nutritional count was a surprising and most appreciated find! This will be our first thru hike and we are leaning heavily on your nutrition guidance and are very grateful for you.

Deborah A.

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Caroline D.

I felt leaps and bounds better sticking to my snacking schedule and knowing how to boost up and balance my meals, so I was getting the right things to fuel my body. I kept telling myself what we talked about, “You ARE an athlete, eat like one”. I’m really excited to rely on Backcountry Foodie for my meal planning in the future.

Kellie E.

My time with Aaron was one of the most productive hours of hiking ‘training’ I’ve ever had. Personalized questions, solid nutritional science and a few calculations resulted in a plan that I used to great success when I walked 120 miles of the Camino de Santiago in Portugal and Spain. Because she is a long distance hiker herself, her insight is invaluable. Best hiking nutrition coaching available.

Joann M.

I eat a very healthy diet ‘in real life’ including being vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy light. So, just buying regular backpacking meals from REI was not really an option for my Colorado Trail hike. I contacted Aaron and she put together a fantastic hike menu for me that achieved my goals of low weight, high nutrition, and avoidance of meat, gluten, and dairy. Aaron’s services are high quality, very personal, and extremely reasonable cost. If you want to eat well in the backcountry, call Aaron.

Marvin K.

After experiencing fatigue, lack of energy, and blood sugar spikes and dips when I was hiking and backpacking, I knew I needed help. After finding Backcountry Foodie, I signed up for nutritional coaching. I am so glad that I did! Amelia listened to my story and offered helpful advice, which had immediate results. It’s been a game-changer!

Judy M.

Kellie E.

Joann M.

I used the calculator for my seven-day Sierras loop hike. The calculator estimated 4,700 calories each day, but I didn’t believe it so I split the difference between my normal caloric intake and 4700 and settled on a daily intake of 3,200. My Garmin recorded an average 4,000+ calories on easy days, and 5,000+ on high effort days. My body was not fueled effectively and bonked because I didn’t follow the calculator. I will closely follow the calculator for future trips.

Peter G.

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Mary S.

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