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

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

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

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

Backcountry meals can be boring. Spice them up—literally—with these handy add-ins.

What happens when you introduce condiments to your dehydrator? We head to the kitchen to see if molecular gastronomy can work for hikers, too.

Primal meets gourmet with campfire cooking. Learn the key techniques for success with this Trail Chef primer on campfire cooking basics.

How to stay organizied and prepared for your backcountry cooking.

How many day's before you food becomes a bio hazard while hiking?

Skip the camp clean-up by letting plastic bags do all the work.

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.

Pack and prepare a week's worth of mouth-watering meals.

Plan and cook for a group with these time-tested tips.