The Great Outdoors

HOW TO COOK BETTER BACKPACKING MEALS

OWN JACKET? Check. Fleece? Check. Hat and gloves? Check. Food? “I’ll just grab a meal deal from the supermarket on the way.” Sound familiar? Food is often the first thing we sacrifice when planning time out in nature, convenience and weight seemingly more desirable than flavour and nutrition. When it comes to extreme adventures or long-distance endurance the need for lightweight, prepackaged food with a long shelf life is essential to survival and success. Yet the majority of us are amateur outdoor lovers seeking a mental reset, connection and time in the fresh air.

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