Recipe: Chicken Guaco-Tacos
Chicken, cheese, and avocado–what more do you need?
Eating the right foods while backpacking fuel you to push farther along the trail to reach that fantastic vista you’re after, making backcountry cooking a key skill. Learn hygiene tips, bear safety, culinary creativeness and kitchen efficiency with Backpacker’s expert advice on how to maintain a top-notch kitchen in the wild.
Chicken, cheese, and avocado–what more do you need?
Spice up your backcountry menu with this flavorful and satisfying Asian staple.
In 20 minutes, you can have Asian in the backcountry.
Spice up ramen noodles with this easy Thai dish.
Just like at home, there's clean-up to do after every meal in the backcountry. Here's how to get your dishes clean.
Suffer no more: instant cheesecake for the backcountry.
Your pre-trip shopping just got a whole lot easier.
Take the hassle out of menu planning with these fast meals.
Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, don't leave camp without inhaling one of these tasty options.
The four Herbal Oats granola bar varieties are all-natural, preservative-free, and delicious.
Pots for the masses–and the ages.
This sweet and savory sandwich is a staff favorite.
Kids will love this dessert.
Dress up any meal with these condiments.
A great two-pot cookset
A ceramic coated cook pot with a fry pan lid
Clif makes wine? Yup, and good wine at that.
Double your trail miles–or just boost your energy–with protein-rich snacks.
This satisfying whole grain is filling, fiber-rich, and ready in less than five minutes.
With couscous, beans, and veggies this is a complete, and tasty, trail meal.
Salmon jerky and curry powder are key to this hearty dish.
Party of two? Your cookware is ready.
We taste-tested a stack of your recipe submissions–everything from pasta to pub food. These four winners emerged as the best of the bunch.
A spicy Asian dinner with satisfying crunch.
A simple dish from two thru-hikers.
Think the classic campfire treat can't be beat?
Classic, pubworthy flavor for camp.
Fresh pasta in less than five minutes.
Bring takeout to the trail with these flavorful Asian noodle dishes.
Turn fall's harvest into healthy, energy-packed treats.
This reliable camp stove runs on any gas, quick to heat and easy to use.
These recipes are fortified with extra warmth and calories for winter camping.
From beer pancakes to on-the-go tiramisu, our resident Trail Chef will have your mouth watering in no time.
Transform boring old instant potatoes into spicy, hearty meals.
Need to recharge with something tasty? These savory snacks will do just that.
Whip up a four start meal with these trail side recipes.
Start the day right with these out-of-the-ordinary breakfast treats.
We'll show you how to be the ultimate trail chef in no time with these tips.
Just because you're in the backcountry doesn't mean you don't need cookware. Here, some essentials to make you king of trail kitchen.
From cocktails to coffee, these recipes and tips will keep you quaffed no matter what.
Finish your meal off right with these treats for the trail.
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On the trail, when you're snacking is just as important as what you're consuming.
These potato cakes are heavy on the carbs–and taste.
Spice up boring potatoes with some summer sausage, brown sugar, and tomatoes in this Italian-inspired dish.
The wasabi adds a kick to instant potatoes, while the salmon is a perfect protein source.
Batter up for these trail-ready pancakes.
This gluten-free variation on the traditional recipe serves up superlight cakes.
From toppings to cleanup, these four tips will enhance the perfect lazy-morning camp breakfast.
Fuel the morning's hike with this superhearty meal.
P&J is for amateurs. This spiced up sandwich is just what your taste buds need on the trail.
Take your ol' ham and cheese up a notch with this concoction.
Take your tuna to the next level with this gourmet sandwich.
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Ideal appetizers, perfect wine pairings, desserts, and advanced techniques.
Easy, lightweight recipes. Plus quick ways to stay full and happy without hauling extra weight.
This featherweight pot is great for solo pasta lovers.
Scenario: The camp cupboard is bare, but the fridge is full of leftovers. Solution: These tasty dumplings.
Scenario: You want to eat gourmet, but only have 10 minutes to shop. Solution: This pasta dish featuring salami and diced 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes.
Scenario: No grocery in sight, only a gas-station convenience store Solution? This tasty Ramen meal
Everything you need to eat well in the backcountry.
From dumplings to pasta, check out these three recipes for on-the-go goodness.
Craving a slice? Get your fix in the backcountry with these easy stovetop recipes.
Treat dental problems–from minor to major–with these tips.
Wow your friends with this campfire cooking trick.
Improve the basic pie with cornmeal crust and fresh basil sauce.
Elk meat makes for a leaner, more tender–and always organic!–trail snack.
Say goodbye to rock-hard, overpriced, gas-station jerky with this cheap and easy recipe.
These tasty nutritional all-stars offer a bounty of vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and good-for-you fats. Here are a backpacker's four best bets.
Top off your meal with this simple and delicious dessert.
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With under five minutes of prep time needed, these apples will please anyone.
Make planning easy by using the same basic ingredients for two tasty meals
Plan and cook for a group with these time-tested tips.
Don't settle for a hunk of ice-hard jerky when the mercury plummets. A hard day of winter hiking or snowshoeing should be followed with a piping-hot stew.
More than just a hammock for your burrito ingredients, tortillas are very versatile.
Eat like a pro with our recipes for every course.
Want to be a better hiker? Look no further. We share the backcountry secrets that separate average campers from true wilderness experts.
Get stronger and hike longer with a workout that matches your physique.
These 4 red-hot recipes will warm you faster than any campfire.