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Backcountry Nutrition

	Backpacking Superfoods Which food will give you the most bang for the weight? Read up on backpacking superfoods and find out which foods are best suited to your outdoor activity levels and needs.

	Nutrition per Ounce Want to get the maximum amount of nutrition by weight? We've broken down nearly every item available in our General Grocery based upon the nutrition contained in one ounce of that food item. Get the greatest possible amount of calories, fat, carbohydrates or protein and/or the least amount of cholesterol or sodium.

Understanding Dried Foods

	Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Explained Backpackers and campers oftentimes struggle with choosing between dehydrated or freeze-dried ingredients when planning a backcountry menu. Learn about the pros and cons of each type of food.

	Storage & Shelf-Life of Dried Foods How should you store your freeze-dried and dehydrated foods to guarantee the greatest possible shelf-life? Read up on the recommended techniques both before and after you open the package.

	Fresh/Dry Equivalencies Ever wonder how much an ounce of freeze-dried or dehydrated spinach really is? Check out our chart to find out how much fresh corn it takes to make a single ounce of dried corn.

	Rehydration Ratios Cooking up a storm but not sure how much water to use? Our Rehydration Ratio table lists the water-to-food ratios and approximate rehydration times needed with various freeze-dried and dehydrated foods - allowing you to choose the ingredients that work best with your personal cooking style and tastes!

Trip & Menu Planning

	Meal Serving Sizes How much food do you get with a Packit Gourmet meal? Will you need more than one serving per person? Get a good idea of what our serving sizes look like and if they'll be enough for you.

	Backcountry Menu Guide Your body needs different types of food when spending the day hiking or paddling than it does in everyday life. Our menu guide will help you plan your meals so that your body gets the right amount of fuel for your trip... which will make your days all the more enjoyable!

	General Tips & Advice There are a million things to think about when planning your trip menu, setting up camp and preparing a meal in the wilderness. We've put together a collection of tips we've found useful over the years ranging from our favorite cooking techniques to keeping food safe in bear country.

	Camp Kitchen Packing List Have everything you need for your trip? Take a quick look at our recommended gear list and make sure your prepared.

Fresh Food in the Outdoors


	The Everlasting Tortilla Tortillas are one of the most versatile and easily-packed types of bread available to campers. But how long will they last on the trail without molding? A surprisingly long time!

	How to Hike with Cheese Love fresh cheese but aren’t sure how well it will hold up on your hike? Read our tips and tricks for choosing the right type of cheese for the backcountry and what you can do to make it last the length of your trip.

Skills

	How to Bake in the Backcountry We often begin to wish for fresh bread after being in the backcountry for a few days. Skillet baking is a great way to ‘bake’ bread without needing to carry along any special equipment. Read on to learn more.

	How To Fillet A Fish A freshly caught fish is a delicious addition to any trail menu. Read on to learn more about how to properly skin and fillet a small or large fish.