Trail Fuel: 40 Quick & Easy Recipes for Wilderness Backpacking

Trail Fuel: 40 Quick & Easy Recipes for Wilderness Backpacking

<p>A collection of recipes for wilderness backpacking from the host of the popular podcast, <em>The First 40 Miles</em>.</p> <p><strong>Trail Fuel: 40 Quick & Easy Recipes for Wilderness Backpacking</strong></p> <p>My first experience with preparing food for a backpacking trip was when my husband was prepping for his first backpacking trip since his time as a boy scout. He explained, “All I know is that I need foods that are <em>calorie dense</em>.”</p> <p>Because of the length and intensity of the trip, he needed human rocket fuel.</p> <p>Over the course of a few days, we planned his menu, put together calorie-dense meals, and tried to give enough variety for the five day adventure.</p> <p>Then something happened that I never expected.</p> <p>I was invited to go.</p> <p>With only a week to prepare, I did a crash course in backpacking. I loaded up my pack with all the necessities of life—plus some of those calorie dense foods that I had picked out for Josh only days before. And we were off! It was a week of peanut butter packets, granola bars, M&Ms, dehydrated dinners, and beautiful vistas!</p> <p>What makes great backpacking food?</p> <ul> <li>It’s calorie-dense.</li> <li>It’s shelf-stable.</li> <li>It’s simple to prepare.</li> <li>It’s a good mix of naughty and nice.</li> <li>It’s adaptable and idiot-proof</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're new to backpacking or you’ve been on more trails than you can shake a trekking pole at, this cookbook will inspire you to rethink the essentials, lighten your load, and make the most of your time on the trail.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em>Tags: backpacking for beginners, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, food, recipes, cookbook, meals.</em></p>