Cast Iron Bacon-Wrapped Steak with Rosemary

Cooking a steak wrapped in bacon at camp is a real dinner treat. Cast iron pans will yield the perfect sear and cooking it couldn’t be more simple.

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Strawberry and Rhubarb Easy No-Sugar Trail Roll-Up - Lightweight Backpacker

This is the perfect way to get your fruit into your diet while outdoors. It’s also a great use of your summer farmer’s market buys. It stores incredibly well once rolled up.

Backpacker's Lightweight Mushroom Ragout and Mashed Potatoes

This mix of mushrooms and savory herbs will be a nice change of pace on the trail. It’s a flavor bomb with some great ingredients and is also perfect for the current mushroom foraging season.

Backpacker's Lightweight Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Pancakes with Raw Honey

These pancakes have every perfect element. They have peanut butter, banana and raw honey. They are the perfect addition to your next backpacking adventure.

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Backpacker's Lightweight Spicy Pinto Beans with Green Rice

The richness and heat of these beans are cooled down with the bright citrus rice. It is the perfect combination to enjoy after a long day in the outdoors since it’s quite filling. This recipe can be made at camp in a dutch oven or at home and dehydrated for a backpacking meal.

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Backpacker's Lightweight Overnight Tropical Quinoa

Quinoa isn’t just for lunch anymore. It’s a great protein to start your morning with while adventuring. It’s lightweight and can be made the night before saving your the fuel and hassle.

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The Easiest Strawberry and Rhubarb 'Jam'

The flavor combination of strawberries and rhubarb is always a winner. This is the quickest way to get your summer bounty stored away for your next adventure or right into the freezer to enjoy in the winter.

Backpacker's Lightweight Farro with Lemon and Feta

The farro here serves as a hearty base against a tangy vinaigrette that’s bursting with lemon flavor. It’s a light and bright meal that can either be stashed in your camp cooler or rehydrated on the trail.

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Mujadara (Lentil and Bulgur) with Backpacker's Lightweight Option

This Middle Eastern staple is loaded with protein and calories for a long journey. It can be cooked at camp for a crowd or dehydrated at home and brought along on the trail for a dinner below the stars.

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Lime and Chili Dehydrated Mango Trail Snack

This popular trail snack is incredibly easy to make at home. It delivers a sweet and tangy treat with a kick from the chili at the end.

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