FRESH OFF THE GRID is a culinary resource for the outdoor community. Written by Megan McDuffie and Michael van Vliet, Fresh Off the Grid offers camp cooking recipes and how-to guides to help you enjoy good food in the great outdoors. REI members since 2011 (Megan) and 2015 (Michael).
This lightweight DIY backpacking recipe is a great way to end a long day’s hike. Apple crisp for dessert!
Sometimes it’s the small things that keep us motiva... Read More...
Because fresh is better than freeze-dried and stargazing should always trump dishwashing
Summer is an exciting time to be outdoors. There’s a freshness in th... Read More...
For many campers, grilling bratwursts over an open fire is a time-honored tradition. As a camping meal, brats are simple, easy and unpretentiously delicious. Bu... Read More...
Keeping things simple on the first camping trip of the season with fire roasted kebabs.
After spending much of the winter puttering about indoors, the first ... Read More...
When you’re out camping, morning isn’t just a time of day: It’s an event. The darkness fades from the night’s sky, the inside of your tent starts to glow, and a... Read More...
In summer, the sun’s warmth sets us free. We shed our heaviest layers and venture outdoors. We wander through forests, climb mountains, swim in salty waves and ... Read More...
