Food shrinks significantly as it loses moisture, so keep that in mind when considering how much to make. For example, a pound of apples (before slicing) yields about a cup of dehydrated apple slices. Although thinly sliced foods promote even drying, don't cut pieces too small or they can ...
7 Reasons Why Hammock Tent Camping is Fantastic | How To Get StartedHammocks, How To For much of the US hammock tent camping is fantastic & arguably the best way to sleep in the backcountry. This is true anywhere with trees—nearly all of the eastern US & much of the Mountain West....
Often, bikepackers will be aiming to travel as light as possible: think bivvy bag and wild camping in place of the tourer’s tent on a campsite or ‘credit card touring’ between B&Bs (although there’s nothing to stop you from carrying a tent and using a campsite, or staying in B...
That being said, a case can be made for selecting a one-burner stove. Single-burner designs like theColeman Classic 1-BurnerandMSR WindBurner Combo Systemwork well for one-pot or dehydrated meals on quick trips with one to three people. In addition, they take up less space and bulk and ...
To rehydrate dried sweet potatoes, add them to boiling water for 10-15 minutes, or use them in meals that are liquidy and will cook for a bit. Here are a few ideas on how to use dehydrated sweet potatoes: Add to soups, stews, chili, or casseroles Rehydrate shreds and use them to...
Rice is an excellent bang-for-your-buck when stockpiling on a budget.And using rice as a primary source of calories saves you from using up other more expensive food items as quickly.Rice adds a high-calorie filling to your meals, so your expensive portions of protein don’t have to be...
Quick and Easy Camping Meals Save time at the campsite and get our best menu ideas for your next campout (without the fuss)! Send it to me! Fruit leathers are delicious and easy! You can take any fruit you have lying around, puree and sweeten (or not), and dehydrate it into a nutr...
Set it out in a hot, arid area, and the liquid water inside will evaporate: The heat gives the water molecules enough energy to "break free" of the liquid and become gas particles. Then you seal it in a container, and it stays dry. This is how manufacturers make dehydrated meals like...
This means they’re best used for boiling water for coffee and dehydrated meals, or oatmeal. You’re not so much “cooking” on a backpacking stove, as you’re just trying to get water to boil as fast as possible - you’re not going to be able to gently saute or simmer that back...
The easiest bikepacking meals require only boiled water: dried noodles, pasta, porridge or dehydrated food. Like sleeping kit, the best bikepacking stoves are compact and lightweight, but do come at a price. If you’re heading out with friends, consider sharing one stove between a few of you...