Backpacking food that feels “perfect” in July can fall apart in October or feel miserable in February. Seasons change how hungry you get, how well foods rehydrate, how much fuel you burn, and h...

Dehydrated vegetables are one of the easiest ways to build lightweight, reliable trail meals. They add texture, flavour, and nutrients without the weight and spoilage risk of fresh produce. But not...

Food is one of the most significant costs when planning an outdoor adventure, whether you’re hiking, camping, or paddling. Rising food prices, coupled with shrinkflation, have made it more challe...

Over the years, I've made a variety of trail meals for adventures like the 7-8 day Bowron Lake canoe circuit. Multi-ingredient dishes like soups, pasta, and stews bring comfort to ...

When you're heading out on a camping trip, whether it’s a quick overnight stay or a multi-week adventure, one of the biggest considerations is food. It needs to be lightweight, packable, nutritio...

Lentils and beans are some of the most valuable ingredients in a dehydrated backpacking food system. They deliver protein, complex carbohydrates, fibre, and long-lasting energy without the cost of ...

As a professional chef with over 25 years in restaurant and hotel kitchens, and a lifelong backpacker who’s tackled solo treks since my teens, I’ve learned the art of crafting lightweight, flav...

One of the most common frustrations in backpacking meals is food that refuses to fully rehydrate. Meals that look good at home can turn into crunchy rice, tough vegetables, or dry meat after a long...