Our best backpacking food ideas.

Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip

— May 1st, 2013

Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip is easy to make, and is the perfect snack for on the trail. Make it at home and take it backpacking, or make orange honey mustard pretzel dip at camp for your day hike.

Coconut Curry Soup

— March 27th, 2013

Coconut cream powder is the secret in this silky smooth Coconut Curry Soup that you can make backpacking.

Tempeh Beef Stew

— March 13th, 2013

Tempeh Beef Stew is just what you need for a cold night out in the wilderness. It will give you a warm and comforting feeling to get you through the worse of any conditions – or sleep like a baby in beautiful weather.

How to Dehydrate Vegetables

— March 7th, 2013

Learn how to dehydrate vegetables in your oven for backpacking trips.

Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars

— January 29th, 2013

Here is another delicious and easy granola bar recipe for your next trip. Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars are delicious anywhere you take them- even sitting at home!

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

— November 6th, 2012

The long wait is over and Aimee’s babies are finally here. To celebrate, make these delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Oatmeal Apple Bread

— October 25th, 2012

Don’t throw away your leftover oatmeal! Make this hearty Oatmeal Apple Bread instead. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack with a little dab of salted butter.

Garlicky Lima Bean Spread

— September 28th, 2012

Garlicky lima bean spread is a flavorful addition to any sandwich or great as a dip for crackers or vegetables. It makes an easy make-at-home addition to any camping trip, and sticks to your ribs, filling you up on the trail.

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Olives, and Spinach

— April 4th, 2012

One of the secrets to great camping food is to make part of your meal at home. This Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Olives, and Spinach recipe is a perfect example, because you make the pesto at home and then toss it with the pasta at camp.

Orange Coconut Macaroons

— March 28th, 2012

Orange Coconut Macaroons are sturdy cookies that have an amazingly bright light flavor. Take them with you on any kind of trip for the perfect snack to pick you up and make you feel great.

Spicy Maple Chex Mix

— March 1st, 2012

Made with pure maple syrup and spicy sambal oelek, this Spicy Maple Chex Mix is like no other Chex Mix you’ve tried. It’s an unexpected combination that we’re sure you’ll love.

Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

— November 1st, 2011

Spice up some pumpkin seeds by roasting them with our Secret Weapon Spice Rub.

Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal

— October 12th, 2011

A chewy, nutty, and easy version of the same old same old camping food, oatmeal. Overnight steel cut oatmeal will make it easy to get up and out of bed!

Grits Cakes

— August 5th, 2011

These veggie loaded grits cakes are fantastic both hot and at room temperature. Grits cakes even make a great backpacking recipe, as they keep surprisingly well.

Not Your Average Ramen

— July 15th, 2011

Ramen is not a new thing for backpacking but this recipe is Not Your Average Ramen! Toasted Nori, corn and butter bring this classic backpacking meal to a another level.

Pistachio and Raisin Breakfast Couscous

— July 9th, 2011

Couscous is a backpacking staple, so why not make it for breakfast too? Our breakfast couscous is cooked with dried milk, raisins, and pistachios.

Double Chocolate Quick Bread

— April 11th, 2011

Make this Double Chocolate Quick Bread at home and take it with you on your next picnic or day trip. It’s loaded with chocolate, but not overly sweet like a chocolate cake.

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

— March 25th, 2011

Forget about store-bought salsa and make this easy and delicious roasted tomatillo salsa. Let the campfire do its thing and then enjoy this fresh and tangy salsa with tortilla chips.

Tortilla Soup

— March 15th, 2011

Tortilla soup is a quick and easy meal to make that is hearty and warming enough for camping. Make tortilla soup on your next backpacking trip.

Thai Coconut Soup

— February 16th, 2011

Make a meal out of this aromatic Thai Coconut Soup using a blend of fresh herbs and savory ingredients. This easy Thai Coconut Soup recipe is great with tofu, chicken and noodles and your favorite veggies.

Picnic Pressed Sandwiches

— January 25th, 2011

Sandwiches are convenient outdoor food items, but always get squashed. This pressed sandwich is the answer to the problem because it is meant to be squashed.

Backpacking Recipe Formula

— December 16th, 2010

Backpacking recipes should balance speed, ease, and filling nutrition, and using a backpacking recipe formula over one recipe will keep your meals interesting.

Dried Plum and Caramelized Shallot Stuffing

— November 24th, 2010

A delicious vegetarian Dried Plum and Caramelized Shallot stuffing for your backpacking, car camping, or at-home Thanksgiving needs.

Mushroom Soup

— November 11th, 2010

Here’s a recipe for a creamy mushroom soup that you can even take backpacking! Enjoy with a grilled cheese sandwich next to a toasty campfire.

Maple Olive Oil Apple Chips

— October 22nd, 2010

A little bit salty, a little bit sweet. A little bit crunchy, a little bit chewy. Maple Olive Oil Apple Chips will satisfy all your cravings while you’re out on the trail.

Caramel Apple Dip

— October 13th, 2010

A homemade easy caramel sauce that is best dipping apples into. Caramel apple dip is the perfect snack to take on a fall outdoors trip, whether picnicking or backpacking.

Campfire Quesadillas

— September 30th, 2010

Quesadillas are fantastic made over a campfire. Here’s an easy recipe for Campfire Mushroom and Corn Quesadillas, but you can make them with any fillings you like.

Quick Backpacking Breakfast Ideas

— September 23rd, 2010

Here are some quick backpacking breakfast ideas for those of you who want to get up, energized, and on the trail without having to worry about cooking.

Tomato and Kale Pasta

— September 9th, 2010

Here’s a one of our favorite kale recipes. Get all the health benefits of kale without compromising flavor with this easy camping recipe for Tomato and Kale Pasta.

Spiced Tomato Potato Salad

— September 2nd, 2010

A twist on an easy potato salad recipe, we add caramelized onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices, turning an easy picnic recipe into gourmet outdoor cooking.

Summer Vegetable & Zucchini Slaw

— August 24th, 2010

The Summer Vegetable & Zucchini Slaw is crispy and refreshing. It’s great for lunch, as a side dish or even in a good ol’ hot dog.

Sweet Creamed Corn

— August 12th, 2010

You can make your own version of creamed corn while camping using fresh sweet summer corn. This is a very easy camping recipe that can be eaten all summer long.

Zucchini Pasta

— July 6th, 2010

Onions and zucchini cook down to form a deliciously creamy sauce to coat your pasta. Zucchini Pasta is an easy way to use up all the zucchini in your garden.

GRITS

— July 2nd, 2010

If you love a savory southern grits breakfast, you should be able to take it camping. Here’s the secret easy camping recipe for the best creamy grits.

Almond Flax Granola

— June 13th, 2010

Make a batch of toasty Almond Flax Granola at home and bring it along on your outdoor adventures.

Secret Weapon Brown Sugar Spice Rub

— May 11th, 2010

This brown sugar spice rub is excellent on any protein or vegetable you’d like to grill. The brown sugar is my secret weapon in my famous brown sugar spice rub.

Chunky Roasted Red Pepper Dip

— April 2nd, 2010

This Chunky Roasted Red Pepper Dip is packed with peppers and walnuts and flavored with caramelized shallots, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Serve it with crackers for an easy camping snack.

Arborio Rice and White Bean Vegetable Soup

— March 29th, 2010

An easy arborio rice and white bean vegetable soup recipe with arborio rice, onions, zucchini, and carrots. Don’t be fooled by it’s simplicity, this is no ordinary vegetable soup recipe.