Blog

Before summer travel season, one Harvest Right family got ahead of their camping and hiking plans by freeze-drying a rotation of snacks, meals, and treats — turning trip prep into something done in advance, instead of a scramble the night...

Whether you're planning a thru-hike or just getting your boots dirty on weekend trips, what you pack matters. When every ounce counts and every calorie has to earn its place in your bag, a freeze dryer changes what "trail food"...

In 2021, Gorgi Rigby set out to hike the Appalachian Trail again — this time with her sister Melanie, on Melanie's first trip to the trail. For Gorgi, though, this wasn't her first attempt. Where It Started: 2016 Gorgi's first...

Backpacking burns a lot more energy than most people expect — and closing that gap without adding pack weight is trickier than it sounds. The Real Math An exact number is hard to pin down, since it depends on body...

Venison has been a staple protein source for as long as people have hunted deer in North America — it was part of the first Thanksgiving meal shared between pilgrims and Native Americans, and it's remained a favorite among hunters...

RVing is one of the more affordable ways to travel, since it cuts out a lot of the hotel and restaurant costs that add up on a typical vacation. But that only holds true if the food you bring along...

Between parades, fireworks, pool days, and family gatherings, summer means a lot of eating outside of a normal kitchen — and freeze-dried food fits right into almost all of it. Picnics Without the Food Safety Worry Perishable food shouldn't sit...

Backpacking is one of the more rewarding outdoor activities out there — right up until pack weight turns it into something closer to punishment. Getting the balance right between "enough gear" and "too heavy to enjoy" makes a real difference...

Everyone needs some salt to function. Also known as sodium chloride, salt helps maintain the body’s balance of fluids. But nearly all Americans consume more salt than they need. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the...