The coconut bars might not be the best choice for ultra-hot summer weather, but they are a great option for trips the rest of the year. They are lightly sweet, and satisfying. I've given two methods for making them. Tree nut and peanut free, it's a great option to the Lara Bar style recipes. Coconut… Continue reading Trail Recipe: Coconut Bars
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Commercial Meal Review: Heather’s Choice
Commercial backpacking meals are changing, and in a positive way. The sodium-laden, glop in a bag meal is quietly being replaced by innovative small companies, with a taste for modern fare. Heather's Choice is one of the new guard. You don't have to be limited to scary meals full of TVP and orange "cheese", you… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Heather’s Choice
Winter Food Finds
It's late January, and new ideas are starting to show up for fresh choices for the snack bag in your pack. This round-up is all gluten-free, and a focus on allergy-friendly. Made Good - an allergy friendly treat to have along. They make granola bars, crispy squares and granola minis. Alistaire, our allergy child, loved… Continue reading Winter Food Finds
Thanksgiving In The Outdoors Inspiration
Thanksgiving in the outdoors is a huge fantasy for many: escape the crowds, family that drives you crazy, commercialism and everything else. Maybe you want to try backpacking over the long weekend (it's usually really quiet out!) or you want to sneak away to a cabin, having easy recipes really helps. You can have the… Continue reading Thanksgiving In The Outdoors Inspiration
Thanksgiving On The Trail Made Easy
If you haven't ever gotten the chance to hike over a Thanksgiving weekend, make it a goal. It's still shoulder season in many areas, almost no one is out, and being on the trail is invigorating in the late Fall. And you get an excuse to climb into your sleeping bag early and read for… Continue reading Thanksgiving On The Trail Made Easy