Rice and beans can be so much more when combined with in-season, fresh sauteed veggies and served with cilantro and lime. Bonus points if you hide a couple of cans of beer in your pack, chill them in a stream and bring them out as you serve dinner. PRO TIP...
You may have seen wildlife documentaries where grizzly bears catch fresh salmon in a river and thought "that looks better than freeze-dried food!" Modern packaging technology makes it possible for you to enjoy fish in the backcountry; which gives you an advantage over bears who haven't yet figured out how...
There’s no disputing that summer’s long days are best spent hiking and camping in America’s great outdoors. But when the day wanes and the temperatures start to drop, it’s time to build up the campfire and settle in for a long evening of watching fireflies and roasting marshmallows with friends...
The Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) served with distinction in the First World War, sustained in their bitter Gallipoli campaign by ANZAC 'biscuits' - a hard cookie - sent from home. We've taken that recipe and used it as an inspiration for this hearty breakfast - powered by...
For this recipe you will need a variety of spices so it's worth investing in some small screw-top plastic containers (like these ones from Nalgene), available at most quality outdoor shops. You'll need those spices on future backpacking trips as by now your reputation as an outdoor gourmet chef will...
This could be one you save for a special occasion. On the other hand, it is so good you may want to make it on every trip. Either way, the presence of fresh arugula, parmesan and pine nuts will definitely cement your reputation as the backcountry gourmet chef among your...