Dehydrating food has been a practical preservation strategy since ancient times. Today, dehydrated foods pop up everywhere from your favorite snack aisle to your local sporting goods store.

The problem with buying backpacking food off the shelf? Unlike a tent, pack, or pad, you can’t “try out” a dehydrated pouch ahead of time. It may sport a photo of artfully styled green chile mac and ...

No matter if you’re trekking on a rugged backpacking trip or simply going on a hike for an afternoon, bringing high-quality (and tasty) food with you is a must for staying energized on the trail.

From overpacking to choosing the wrong snacks, food mistakes can make or break your backpacking adventure. Watch my ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that ...