Seven testers ate the top freeze-dried and dehydrated meals on our backpacking gear testing trips “If you had to eat one more dehydrated backpacking meal, which would you pick?” Collective groans from ...

It can be difficult to have excellent food while camping, so we’re here to help. — -- This is it. We’re at the last weekend of summer, and you should celebrate with the most summery of activities ...

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 ...

Whether you’re going on an overnight hike or a weeklong adventure, backpacking as a vegan can be tricky. Many dehydrated foods include animal products, like powdered eggs or dried meat. But with a bit ...

The days of unidentifiable dinner globs and cardboard-like snack bars are over. With the number of artisan backpacking food makers growing every year, organic vegetables, grass-fed meat, and a ...

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.