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Expert how-to guides for backpacking. From packing tips to gear care, safety advice, and trail-tested know-how.

How to Road Trip with Pets
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How to Road Trip with Pets and Gear that Will Make the Trip Better

ByFerenc Elekes

A road trip, or an overlanding trip with your pet, should be planned before you hit the road. Here are tips to have a pet-friendly adventure.

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REI Garage Sale: Tips for the Uninitiated (Now Re/Supply)
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REI Garage Sale: Tips for the Uninitiated (Now Re/Supply)

BySteve Cleverdon

The REI Garage Sale makes and breaks outdoor hearts. We provide store times and dates for upcoming garage sales, and general tips for how to succeed.

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Camp Cooking and Cleaning
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Camp Cooking Hacks and Cleaning Tips from Chef Corso

ByChef Corso

Camp cooking and cleaning tips and tricks that Chef Corso has figured out along the way to help make it easy come mealtime.

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Montyboca Morning Glory Bowl
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Trail Recipe: Morning Glory Oatmeal Bowl

ByChef Corso

Whip up this Morning Glory Oatmeal bowl for a satisfying and filling way to change up your trail breakfast routine.

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The Stew Vegetarian and Vegan
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Trail Recipe: The Stew and Other Vegetarian and Vegan Meals

ByChef Corso

Eating plant-based, vegetarian or vegan these days? Looking for some options to stay fueled on the trail? Check out these few options.

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Doritos Enchilada Bowl
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Trail Recipe: Doritos Enchilada Bowl

ByChef Corso

Can you make a real meal out of a bag of Doritos? Ya sure can! Check out this Doritos enchilada bowl recipe for a fast, easy, and calorie-dense meal.

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Meat Salad
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Trail Recipe: Mandarin Meat Salad (Keto and Low Carb Meals)

ByChef Corso

Eating low carb or Keto these days? Looking for some options to stay fueled on the trail? 

Check out these few options.

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Chef Corso Jambalaya
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Trail Recipe: Jambalaya

ByChef Corso

Did you know you can whip up one of the most popular packaged meal flavors with just a few easy-to-find ingredients?

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Hiking in High Winds
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How to Plan and Prepare for a Hike in High Winds

ByGaby Pilson

Windy weather doesn’t have to put a damper on your hike, as long as you come prepared for the conditions. Learn how to hike in high winds.

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BLT grain bowl
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Trail Recipe: BLTA Grain Bowl

ByChef Corso

Day-hikes usually mean some bars or trail mix, but a BLTA grain bowl is a fresh, filling option that you can whip up on the go.

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Trail Recipe Mashed Potato Chip Bowl
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Trail Recipe: Mashed Potato Chip Bowl

ByChef Corso

Chef Corso cooks up a new classic: Potato Chip Mashed Potato Bowl. Part of the truckstop recipe series. Recipes using a bag of chips. For the dirtbagger in all of us.

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Chef Corso beef stroganoff
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Trail Recipe: Beef Stroganoff

ByChef Corso

Stroganoff is one of the most popular packaged meal options out there. It’s rich, meaty, warm, and filling at the end of the day.

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Mont y Boca - Sattva Photo
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Trail Recipe: Meat Salad

ByChef Corso

If you are eating keto, low carb, or frankly just are a hungry bear, this recipe is for you. No burner, easy prep, and mixing gives you a different option for your day hike instead of that deli sandwich. So meaty!

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Montyboca Tropical Oatmeal
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Trail Recipe: Tropical Oatmeal

ByChef Corso

Raid the bulk aisle for breakfast. Look for dried mango, pineapple, banana chips, crystallized ginger, and coconut shavings.

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Mont y Boca - Trail Tacos
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Trail Recipe: Trail Tacos with Stone Smashed Guac

ByChef Corso

We all love tacos! Why not cook them up for your crew on the trail! This recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for your friends or your family.

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Chef Corso Dirtbag Beverages
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Trail Recipe: Dirtbag Beverages

ByChef Corso

Try these two campy twists of bar classics for a perfect end to your day of exploration.

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Mont y Boca - Kettle Corn Popcorn
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Trail Recipe: Kettle Corn Popcorn

ByChef Corso

Whip up an amazing trailgate snack with these jazzed-up popcorn recipes.

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Brie Dip w Pesto & Sun Dried Tomatoes
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Trail Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip & Brie Dip

ByChef Corso

Trailgate recipes are meant to be shared at the trailhead or at the campsite because we all need more snacks in our life.

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