Aug
2

Backpacking Recipes : Vegetarian

admin on August 2nd, 2009

Book Review:
Lipsmackin’ Vegetarian Backpackin’
Many of you have expressed interest in this a good percentage of the traffic to this site comes from the backpacking
recipe search. Since I have cooking too many years, I don’t have a collection of printed recipes, I just open my cupboard and see whats there and make my recipes on [...]

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Jul
14

Backpacking Recipe : Fruit Leathers

admin on July 14th, 2009

Backpacking  Fruit Leather
makes 4- 6X8 inch rolls

Making your own fruit leather saves money and has the added advantage of creating a product to suit your own taste buds.  You can use natural sweeteners or artificial (if you must), add spices, flavorings and/or nuts and seeds.  Fresh, frozen or canned fruit may be used.
Fresh Fruit Leather

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Jul
12

Hydration for Backpackers, Hikers, Cyclers

admin on July 12th, 2009

Hydration Requirements Backpackers, Hikers, Cyclers
Dehydration:

Increases heart rate
increases cardiovascular strain
slows body’s ability to dissipate heat

Requirements are not as complicated as for nutrition, but again needs vary due to several factors:

temperature and humidity
sweating
panting
activity level

General base requirements:

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