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How-to
Take your camp cooking cuisine to the next level of deliciousness and ease of preparation with tips and how-to guides for backcountry cooking from the trail chefs at Backpacker Magazine.
Are TikTok’s Viral Dubai Chocolate S’mores Any Good? We Tried Them.
Pistachio, tahini, and crunchy kadayif have proven to be a winning combination as a chocolate bar filling. But how do they work as part of a s'more?
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Winter Is the Best Time to Meal Prep for Hiking Season
Experimenting with your dehydrator is a fun and productive way to while away the cold months.
The Secret to Eating Better in the Backcountry? Master the Dehydrator.
A home dehydrator might be the handiest kitchen tool you never knew you needed. Upgrade your backcountry cooking with these drying (and rehydrating) tips.
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Backcountry meals can be boring. Spice them up—literally—with these handy add-ins.
Ketchup Leather: The Backpacking Food No One Asked For
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8 Tips for Better Campfire Cooking
Primal meets gourmet with campfire cooking. Learn the key techniques for success with this Trail Chef primer on campfire cooking basics.
10 Commandments of Backcountry Cooking
How to stay organizied and prepared for your backcountry cooking.
Shelf Life for Common Backpacking Foods
How many day's before you food becomes a bio hazard while hiking?
Cooking Technique: DIY Bag Bowls
Skip the camp clean-up by letting plastic bags do all the work.
Test Kitchen: Backcountry Booze
A great ending to a good day on the trail? A tasty cocktail in camp. We consulted trail-savvy bartenders for their top recipes and tested more than 100 varieties of beer, wine, and liquor to find the most pack-friendly picks.
Adventure Upgrade: Cook Like a Pro
Pack and prepare a week's worth of mouth-watering meals.
Dinner Party: Cooking for a Group
Plan and cook for a group with these time-tested tips.