Several weeks into my thru-hike I became increasingly interested in the nutrition of my food Some popular trail foods were high in starch and salt, such as Ramen noodles. One resource suggested potato buds and gravy. We could eat several Ramen and still feel hungry. Those hikers who had purchased dehydrated trail meals were often…

There are two good things about packing Dried Mushrooms for grub on the trail First: They are dried Second: They are mushrooms My thru-hike went through many transformations. I was able to change my menu and modify my gear. I originally purchased a substantial amount of dried mashed potatoes and gravy mix, relying on this…

One of my most satisfying food discoveries is the Squid which I put into my Trail Stew I recommend Gretchen McHugh’s Hungry Hiker’s Book of Good Cooking as a great trail reference. Although it doesn’t mention Squid, the book provides a blueprint for building your own food dehydrator out of plywood, a light bulb fixture…