Make a classic backpacking dessert without a campfire using this simple recipe.

Why waste time pre-packaging trail food when you can purchase a feast along the way?

I was a nutrition snob. Then I learned how to meld pleasure with practicality in my backpacking food stash.

With simple ingredients and easy prep, these budget-friendly meals are ready to keep you satisfied on your next backpacking trip.

Move over, dehydrator. Homemade freeze-dried meals last longer, are lighter, and are more versatile—and assuming you hike enough, they could save you big bucks in the long run, too.

Summer hikes call for seasonal treats.

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Don't feel like shelling out for a carton of Grade A? These egg-free breakfasts are nutritious, camp-ready, and perfect for powering a day on the trail.

From an old-school hot toddy to a boozy take on the PSL, these perfect hot drinks from the Backpacker archives are ready to ring in the new year with you at your backcountry shindig.

Made the butt of jokes and relegated to the discount aisle post-holiday, fruitcake may be the most disrespected confection of the Christmas season. But backpackers in the know understand this treat’s true power.

Transform leftovers into a protein-packed trail snack.

Left holding the (candy) bag after not enough trick-or-treaters came to your house? Make the most of it with these creative s'mores recipes.

Instagrammers are swapping marshmallows for cheese. We think you should, too.

Want to eat like the famous bears of Fat Bear Week? Here are six salmon-packed recipes that will have you feeling like a bruin along the Brooks River.

Gluten-free backpacking doesn’t have to be hard. Do it right with these tips and recipes.

A new study compared three popular camp stoves—and found that one produced much more carbon monoxide than the others.

Our writer dove into the inner workings of the Backpacker’s Pantry factory to learn the tricks of the trade.

Hike hard, brunch harder.

These four ultra-affordable backpacking meals make it easy to fill your belly on a budget.

Outside columnist Wes Siler put four identical New York strips to the test, using different cooking methods to determine the perfect way to grill a steak

This odiferous allium pops up annually in Appalachia throughout April and May and its allure is as palpable as its taste is polarizing.

Kick off hiking season right by acing your Memorial Day camp BBQ.

Need a caffeine fix? This method beats brewing a cup of joe on the trail.

If there’s one thing we’re passionate about, it’s setting things on fire in the name of science.

Experimenting with your dehydrator is a fun and productive way to while away the cold months.

Enjoy an easy-to-make spin on a classic campfire treat—no kindling necessary.

This vegetarian campfire dessert comes together with two convenience-store ingredients.

Nothing powers me up the trail like the promise of lunch with a view.

Over the years, we’ve published hundreds of trail-tested recipes, and these are our favorite to cook over an open flame.

Yes: You can make pancakes on literally any stove, including a Jetboil. And you don't need a frying pan to do it, either—just a mug and this trick.

You already know packing more stuff isn’t always better. These tasty, three-ingredient, simple backpacking recipes apply that same philosophy to your menu.

Food trends and tastes have changed over the last 50 years—and backpacking fare is no exception.

We narrowed down the best of the best of America’s favorite trail snack.

You hate oatmeal? We don't blame you. It may be the easiest trail breakfast, but more often than not, it also ends up as a tasteless, textureless goop that hikers have to choke down. But suffer no more: These 10 trail-tested oat recipes are easy to make (just mix the ingredients in) and will satisfy even the pickiest eater.

To keep trekking when you have the trots, feed your body the right fuel.

A double dose of chocolate and spice will keep your taste buds hopping this winter.

From curries to seafood soup, these gourmet meals will warm you to your core.

From powdered eggs to fresh apples to entire sausages, here’s the chow that keeps us going.

Nothing says down-home comfort better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Assemble these easy recipes at home to upgrade a classic drink.

As defenders of all things outdoors, we can’t let Paul Hollywood’s weird marshmallow hockey pucks stand.

These easy breakfast ideas let you fuel up and break camp without firing up the stove.

A home dehydrator might be the handiest kitchen tool you never knew you needed. Upgrade your backcountry cooking with these drying (and rehydrating) tips.

Despite their eponymous appearance, cow chips, a rich cookie, taste divine.

Whether for breakfast, lunch, or an after-dinner treat, these make-ahead crepes add a touch of class to any campsite.

From "good old raisins and peanuts" to trail mixes spiced with hot peppers, Michigan cherries, beer nuts, and dried carrots, the ultimate backwoods snack comes your way, courtesy of Backpacker readers.

Stop settling for the same blah menu. With these tips, all hikers can prepare trailside Michelin-star-worthy meals. Even the lazy ones.

One hiker combines her loves of cooking and backpacking.

Add four low-carb recipes to your trail cookbook

You really want more granola? Get your carbs in a tasty, new way.

Prep for this no-mess treat is more complicated than boiling water—barely.

Go way beyond Slim Jims with these flavorful, make-ahead snacks.

No dehydrator? No problem. Jury-rig your oven to make this tangy, smoky snack at home.

Noodles in the morning? Trust us on this one.

These hiking mistakes are as common as can be—but there's no excuse for making them.

Protein helps your body maintain muscle mass, prevents next-day soreness, and sustains energy. Pack it in with these filling, recovery-boosting recipes.

Tasty enough for food bloggers, but portable enough for the trail: These homemade hiking snacks will quickly replace any pre-packaged bars from the store.

Wow your friends with this campfire cooking trick.

Build your fitness foundation with this essential physiological info, tips on eating right and exercises for staying in prime hiking shape.

Get trail-fit fast! This 4-week program was designed specifically for hikers by trainers Melissa Racouillat of San Francisco's Stone Clinic and Darren Flagg of Boulder's Animal Strength Human Performance Lab.

Get into the winter spirit with 11 custom recipes for the most classic backpacking dessert.

Get ready for the long fitness haul with these skills, workouts, and essential info.

Class up your camp with these backpacker's crepes.

Instant sweet potatoes and mini marshmallows make this a unique twist on pizza.

Roasted marshmallows aren’t just for s’mores: Use them to top this delicious, easy berry treat.

Take the holidays outdoors with this easy, delicious menu.

Getting outdoors to give thanks doesn’t have to mean dehydrated meals.

Ward off the chill of fall backpacking with a cup of steamy, savory soup.

Get a hearty dose of fruit and vegetables right on the trail.

Bring a little autumn flavor right to the trail with this easy backcountry pie recipe.

What's better than apple pie? Apple pie baked over a campfire, of course.

Those instructions on the brownie box? Feel free to ignore them. This simple technique will get you a gooey, chocolatey dessert in just a few minutes.

Carboload for a full day of hiking with these delicious pasta recipes.