Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when ...

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What makes the perfect wild camp? A high spot, a clear sky and a dramatic sunset top the list – but most of us wouldn’t say no to a hot, home-cooked meal bubbling away on the stove. It’s easy to push ...

IF ONLY Cheryl Talbert was around for my first college backpacking trip. She would have cringed at the massive block of cheddar, hauled along ostensibly for mac and cheese. But much of the cheese had ...

Learn how to dehydrate food with a dehydrator for long-term food storage. You can make a DIY food dehydrator powered by the sun, a stove, or electricity. When I first took up self-­reliant coun­try ...

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with new picks for 2017. You can find last year’s picks on Page 2. Modern innovation has advanced the pursuit of ultralight gear — the contents of hiking ...

Dehydrating strawberries is a fantastic way to preserve their flavor and enjoy them year-round. I am going to be sharing the best techniques for homemade dehydrated strawberries to help you achieve ...