The last few posts have been car camping food ideas, but it's time to talk about backpacking food! Specifically, a post for those of you who don't want to cook while backpacking. When you're thru-hiking or doing long trips, sometimes you just don't have the energy to cook. But that doesn't mean ... READ the POST
Guide to Camping & Hiking in Red Feather Lakes
Looking for a nearby camping getaway from Fort Collins or Denver? Well, I've got you covered! This past weekend we went camping in Red Feather Lakes. It was beautiful! (Despite early morning snow during Memorial Day Weekend...) You'll find lakes scattered, beautiful tree coverage, and ... READ the POST
Backpacker Jambalaya
This Jambalaya recipe is a filling backpacking meal that is so easy to prep at home. There's only a handful of ingredients that you need, and many are staples in every backpacker's meal prep box. This is a just-add-water recipe that I prepare in a Ziploc bag (more on Ziplock bag cooking ... READ the POST
Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast
This is a classic camping breakfast for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and for good reason - this dutch oven camping recipe is great for big groups! It's a hearty breakfast made entirely in the dutch oven. This is my favorite cast iron cookware pictured above You don't have to dirty up a ... READ the POST
15+ EASY (& Affordable) Backpacking Meal Ideas
Looking for some inspiration for tasty & easy backpacking meals? I do enjoy the convenience of freeze-dried backpacking meals, but they also start to get expensive for a long-haul hike. I'm hiking the JMT this summer (just got my permit this week!), so I've been thinking more about ... READ the POST
No-Mayo Picnic Potato Salad
Herbed No-Mayo Potato Salad by The Backcountry Kitchen I love potato salad. But my feeling around mayonnaise? Well, my love for it isn't so strong. If you're thinking, but potato salad always has mayo?! Let me tell you - you can still have flavor-packed and creamy potato salad without the ... READ the POST
