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West Elm + REI: 3 Easy Recipes for a Better Picnic

Gabriel Cabrera//May 26, 2020

Try these three super tasty and totally doable recipes that you can make ahead of time and assemble in the sunshine. The result is a picnic spread that looks like a dinner party, without the fuss. Read More...

Make These Fresh Off the Grid Recipes from Pantry Ingredients

Aer Parris//April 16, 2020

Camping recipes always taste better outside. Or do they? One writer searches for answers. Read More...

A dehydrator with multiple shelves and dehydrated food lining the shelves

How to Dehydrate Food

Ashley Brown//April 16, 2020

Whether you’re looking to preserve your food, switch up your snack game or prepare for a future backpacking trip, follow our tips for how to dehydrate food. Read More...

How I Ditched Individually Packaged Snacks

Lily Krass//March 11, 2020

One skier recounts her efforts to eat better while in the mountains and reduce waste in the process. Read More...

Camp Recipe: Green Curry with Tofu

Fresh Off the Grid//March 9, 2020

Spicy, creamy, and a hint of sweet, this one-skillet green curry has got it all. It combines crispy tofu, hearty veggies, and creamy coconut... Read More...

Camp Recipe: Maple Glazed Trail Mix

Fresh Off the Grid//

This oven-baked trail mix is loaded with maple glazed nuts, tart dried cherries, and dark chocolate chips, this mix is way better than store-bought—and way cheaper. Read More...

Backpacking Recipe: Vegan Tortilla Soup

Fresh Off the Grid//

A hearty soup with crunchy tortilla toppings, this dehydrated tortilla soup is a great vegan option for backpacking. Read More...

Camp Recipe: Tie-Dye Fruit Leathers

Fresh Off the Grid//

A tropical swirl of color and flavor, this homemade strawberry mango fruit leather is a healthier version of the popular 90’s snack. Read More...

Red lentil marinara sauce and pasta noodles in pan

Backpacking Recipes: Red Lentil Marinara

Fresh Off the Grid//

This vegetarian red lentil marinara sauce is a great way to bump up your protein while enjoying a big comforting bowl of pasta. Read More...

Backpacking fettuccine alfredo in a pot ready to serve

Backpacking Recipe: Spinach & Artichoke Fettuccine

Fresh Off the Grid//

This spinach and artichoke fettuccine alfredo recipe is a rich and creamy dish to enjoy at the end of a long day on the trail. Read More...

Toasted coconut hot chocolate in a cup

Camp Recipe: Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate

Fresh Off the Grid//

Warm and toasty! That's exactly how you’ll feel when you make this Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate recipe. Read More...

Backpacking apple quinoa porridge in a reusable stasher bag

Backpacking Recipe: Apple Quinoa Porridge

Fresh Off the Grid//

Upgrade your standard bowl of oats for this delicious apple quinoa on your next backpacking trip. Read More...