We tested 44 brands to find the best backpacking meals for Spring 2026, from Stowaway Gourmet’s $18 "Drunken Noodles" to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Backpacker's Pantry Vegetarian Lasagna, Good To-Go Mushroom Risotto, and Pinnacle Foods Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowl are among the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when access ...

We’ve rounded up three meals that are easy to prepare, call for simple ingredients, and are tried-and-true delicious options. Backpacking is the perfect escape. There’s no better way to leave behind ...

These packable meals will last for months and have way less sodium. This is where DIY dehydrated meals come in. By using a dehydrator, which costs about $40, cutting your food into thin slices, making ...

A long (or even short) hike into the backcountry deserves better than mushy noodles or canned beans. Thankfully, here at Outside, we’ve tried a wide range of backpacking meals and dishes—here are our ...

I’m a former professional chef and food writer, and I used to agonize over my backcountry meals. How much water-laden fresh produce was I willing to haul into the wild? How many microcontainers of ...

Louise Barton remembers the exact backpacking moment when her career path changed. “I’m a botanist by training. I started working for the Forest Service and we were in Yellowstone doing huge off-trail ...