How can I survive in isolated areas without technology? What do my food choices have to do with the environment? What are some delicious, easy-to-prepare backpacking recipes? Check each of these topics for the answers.

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Fresh Foods on the Trail

Interested in eating fresh food on your next thru hike? Growing your own sprout garden while hiking for an extended amount of time is a sensible and convenient way to acquire fresh greens. Sprouting is not only easy to do, but it offers a fantastic respite from packaged camp food. It satisfies the crispy and crunchy texture of fresh vegetables that you crave after multiple days of consuming inert cooked foods. By weight, sprouting is one of the most nutritious sources of food. Plus, since it takes up so little space and weight, requires no cooking, and minimal care, it is ideal for carrying out. More

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Facts about Food

Read about organic foods, whole foods, super foods, the dilemma about Genetically Modified foods (GMO), Dehydration tips…

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Captivated: Amazing Photos, Motivational Quotes, etc

The earth is filled with amazing scenery. We have added some of our own photos here that we think are just too brilliant to not share. We also have some quotes here that we find to be inspiring or thought provoking. Hope you enjoy!