Gear · Trail Cooking

Musings On The State Of Camp Kitchen Gear For Sale

Supply chain issues and empty shelves have been so common in Washington State that now, 4+ years out, we don't even blink. It's an odd one. Go into a fast food joint one day, and they have no chicken. The next day, it's no Swiss cheese. You shrug and carry on with life. I have,… Continue reading Musings On The State Of Camp Kitchen Gear For Sale

Gear

Inclusive Sleeping Bags: Does It Really Work For Women

When I first got into backpacking, my choices as a shorter female were men's, men's, and more men's gear. We had no choices in the dark ages. In my first year of backpacking, I wore an awful 5500 ci LLBean backpack that towered above me. It was heavy and cut for a man 6" taller… Continue reading Inclusive Sleeping Bags: Does It Really Work For Women

Trail Cooking

More Updated Recipes To Check Out

For the past few years, we have worked on updating the oldest recipes on TrailCooking, which are often FBC (Freezer Bag Cooking) recipes. Many of the recipes never had photographs. Ten to twenty years ago, websites couldn’t have many photos, and the images you did have had to be small on websites. Spring is often… Continue reading More Updated Recipes To Check Out

Food Finds

Food Find: Cinnamon Apple Chips

Sisters Fruit Company makes a line of crunchy fruit chips. These chips are made from thinly sliced fruit (apples, pears, mangoes, and peaches) with a bit of cane sugar and flavorings. The apple chips are produced in a nut-free facility, making them an excellent choice for people with peanut/nut allergies. They are also gluten-free. The… Continue reading Food Find: Cinnamon Apple Chips

Trail Cooking

Broccoli Cheese Taters

Broccoli Cheese Taters is a shelf-stable vegetarian dinner recipe, perfect for having after a long, hot day on the trail. Mashed potatoes are rich in potassium, which can help ward off leg cramps. The mashers are creamy and smooth, with lots of cheese for a deep, savory flavor. Think of it as broccoli cheddar soup… Continue reading Broccoli Cheese Taters