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  • A young man peeking out of his tent in the rain because he heard a noise

    Conquering the Fear of Solo Backpacking

    The idea of backpacking alone can be both exhilarating and terrifying. For many, the thought of venturing into the wilderness without the comfort of companions brings up a host of fears: “What if...

  • A hiker is sitting in his tent during a snow storm watching his food cooking at the doorway

    Emergency Food Planning for Backpacking and Paddling Trips

    Running out of food in the backcountry is usually not caused by dramatic survival scenarios. More often, it happens because a trip takes longer than planned. A storm can pin you down for a day, a w...

  • A variety of high-calorie food for backpacking on a white marble counter

    High-Calorie Foods for Backpacking

    If you’ve ever hit day 2 or 3 and suddenly felt weak, cold, and unmotivated, there’s a good chance it wasn’t fitness. It was food math. Most people underpack calories because they pack vo...

  • A young man sitting in the middle of the floor surrounded by portions of backpacking meals

    How Much Food Do You Really Need Per Day Backpacking?

    One of the most common questions new backpackers ask is how much food they actually need to bring per day. Carrying too little, and energy levels drop quickly after the first couple of days. Carry ...

  • Showing a backpack, bear can, and 4 days of packaged meals on a living room floor

    How to Pack Food for a 3–5 Day Backpacking Trip

    Choosing backpacking food is only half the process. Packing it efficiently is what determines how your trip actually feels. On a 3–5 day trip, food is one of the heaviest items in your pack at th...