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Backpacking

There are unlimited trails that can take us into the backcountry, but only so many packaged backpacking meals. Here are some weight-conscious, non-perishable meals that are sure to satisfy the hungriest, weariest hiker before resting up for another day of beauty.

Red Beans and Rice
Korean Soft Tofu Stew
Brussels Sprouts Crostini Brussels Sprouts Crostini
Bourbon Cranberry Compote Cranberry Bourbon Compote
Mountain Landscape Great Backpacking Foods You Can Find at the Local Market
Salsa and Corn Dumpling Soup
Backpacking Pasta with Vegan Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta with Vegan Tomato Cream Sauce
Red Lentil Sweet Potato Dal Backpacking Red Lentil Sweet Potato Dal
Raspberry Almond Cacao Oatmeal
Sipping Mexican Hot Cocoa Spiked Mexican Hot Cocoa
Orange Sesame Almonds Orange Sesame Almonds
Kale Powder Dehydrated Kale Flakes
Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes with Canadian Maple Syrup Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes
Pecan Raisin Granola
Coconut Coucous Lentil Stew
Spicy Beef Turnovers Spicy Beef Turnovers
Backpacking French Toast and Coffee Backpacking French Toast
backpacking eggs and hashbrowns Eggs in the Backcountry
Peach Blackberry Fruit Leather
Sweet Potato and Sausage Savory Pie Bomb
Mountain Berry Bread Mountain Berry Bread
Zucchini Carrot Walnut Muffins Zucchini Carrot Walnut Muffins
Cheesy Sausage Grits Cakes
Cheese Mountain Ramen
Backpacker’s Chia Breakfast Pudding
Creamy Grits with Kale and Sunflower Seeds
Marinated Backpacking Tofu
Blueberry Coconut Almond Bars
Backpacking Tortilla Soup
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Raspberry Fig Fruit Leather
Chili Mac with Bacon
Trout Tacos
Hazelnut Raisin Crisps
Ramen Packet Seasoned Quinoa
Apple Spice Fruit Leather
Broccoli Cheese Orzo
Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip
Coconut Curry Soup
Tempeh Beef Stew
How to Dehydrate Vegetables
Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars
Oatmeal Apple Bread
Campfire Flatbread Pizza
Orange Coconut Macaroons
Spicy Maple Chex Mix
Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal
Grits Cakes
Not Your Average Ramen
Pistachio and Raisin Breakfast Couscous
Double Chocolate Quick Bread Double Chocolate Quick Bread
Avocado Tuna Salad
Backpacking Recipe Formula
Dried Plum Caramelized Shallot Stuffing Dried Plum and Caramelized Shallot Stuffing
Mushroom Soup Mushroom Soup
Maple Olive Oil Apple Chips
Loaf of jalapeno cheese quick bread Quick Backpacking Breakfast Ideas
bowl of creamy grits GRITS
Almond Flax Granola
Brown sugar spice rub Secret Weapon Brown Sugar Spice Rub
Roasted Red Pepper Dip Chunky Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Backcountry Jello
Backpacking Oatmeal Pancakes with Dried Fruit Compote Oatmeal Pancakes with Dried Fruit Compote- Dirty Version
Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti
Smores #2: Geneva de Leche
Citrus Spiced Mulled Wine Citrus Spiced Mulled Wine

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We are three women who came together after a bike tour across Canada and years of camp life to rethink food in the outdoors. We believe that food should be as much a part of the experience as the activities, location, and five star views.


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