We can’t pinpoint why, but a statement we stand behind is that that we have never had a store-bought backpacking meal that tastes as good as the ones we make ourselves. We just developed a new taco recipe that proves…
Renee just spent a week out of town traveling for work. So, all by my lonesome, I had to find a way to fill the time. What better activity than developing a brand new recipe for the trail!? Pumpkin and…
In our latest recipe face-off, Renee’s Savory Grits destroyed Tim’s Strawberry Banana Rice Pudding, but that’s only because the grits were just sooo good. Rice pudding was an outstanding recipe on it’s own, especially for folks who like to keep…
The winning recipe from our 2025 freeze-dried breakfast competition! Overview After a fun cook-off that we took even more seriously than usual, it was time to crown the winner. Both meals tasted great, but Renee’s grits were really amazing. It…
Wow. This pie is just wow! We often eat dessert on the trail, but it’s usually just a few pieces of candy (Swedish Fish are our top-pick on the trail). Or, when we’re feeling really fancy, we use cold water…
We have been having fun using a Harvest Right freeze dryer to prepare really yummy and exciting backpacking meals since we got one a year ago! Some of our favorites so far are pasta salad, tater-tot casserole, guacamole, not to…
We enjoyed this plant-based comfort food on our recent thruhike of the Lowest to Highest Route. It beat Tim’s Jamaican Rice and Peas in a recipe competition! Ingredients (Makes 1 Serving): Before the Trail: Dehydrating: Assembly: On the Trail: Photos:
We are our happiest when adventuring outdoors! After going on more than 10,000 miles of adventures together, we’ve learned a ton about how to approach a trip and what to eat to make the outdoors as enjoyable as possible! Nearly…
I (Renee) grew up in Wisconsin, the land of cheese! Cheesy potatoes were a staple of my childhood, and I’m about to take this plant-based version with me on a 500-mile trek. Based on our taste tests, this is a…
Summertime is here! This pasta salad was inspired by all of the Fourth of July Picnics we’ve enjoyed over the years, and the desire to bring the comfort of summer holidays out into the wilderness. Ingredients (Makes 6 servings): Dressing:…
We compiled everything we’ve learned from thousands of miles of hiking into this guide and recipe book! We hope you enjoy it!
-Renee and Tim
