For some, backpacking and camping are type two fun, but dipping your spork into a hot meal should be pure enjoyment. However, that's not always the case — and trust me, there's nothing worse than ...

Backpacking lets you experience nature's beauty and find peace. Walking through forests, climbing peaks, and crossing streams becomes a calming meditation. Without technology and routines, it's a ...

Whether you’re a seasoned camper or planning your first trip, finding camping food ideas that are both tasty and easy to prepare, while also accommodating dietary needs, can make or break your outdoor ...

Dehydrating food has been a practical preservation strategy since ancient times. Today, dehydrated foods pop up everywhere from your favorite snack aisle to your local sporting goods store.

Figuring out what to cook while camping can mean the difference between heading out the door or staying home. And choosing a delicious meal that everyone wants to eat can be the difference between ...

One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dehydrating food has been a practical preservation strategy since ancient times. Today, dehydrated foods pop up everywhere from your favorite snack aisle to your local sporting goods store.