Food and Water Archives - The Adventure Junkies

It's important to pack enough (and not too much!) food, fuel, and water on your overnight hiking trip. Getting the proportions right can be tricky, so here we'll help you figure out how to calculate exactly how... Read More...

Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2024

Kate Sedrowski

Food and Water, Hiking Gear

When you’re backpacking, water is the number one necessity. Water is also incredibly heavy, so you don’t want to – and simply won’t be able to – carry all the water you need for a trip on your back. That’s wher... Read More...

Backpacking Meal Planning – FAQ

Andrew Strikis

Food and Water

So you've made the decision, and now it's time to step up and take your first multi-day hike in the backcountry! But then reality hits: What are you going to eat? Backpacking meal planning might not be the firs... Read More...

Best Freeze Dried Foods of 2024

Nikki Salzman

Food and Water

Hiking takes a lot of energy. After a long day on the trail, you need to pause and refuel. Trail mix is perfect for a quick pick-me-up, but you need a meal to replace the energy you’ve lost. The best freeze dri... Read More...

How to Make Coffee While Camping

Marissa Pedersen

Food and Water

There’s nothing quite like waking up in the wilderness. The familiar smell of fresh air, the sound of chirping birds and the cool breeze. However, crawling out of the warm cocoon of your sleeping bag is a tough... Read More...

Best Backpacking Water Purifiers of 2024

Angelo Zinna

Food and Water, Hiking Gear

Whether you are camping in a remote destination or hiking for multiple days in a row, having access to drinkable water is vital for the completion of a successful adventure. The best backpacking water purifiers... Read More...

Best Backpacking Cookware of 2024

Jonathan Dufner

Food and Water, Hiking Gear

One of life’s greatest enjoyments is to kick back after a hard day on the trail and fire up some delicious food. Considered to be one of the most essential pieces of gear to own, your investment in having one o... Read More...

Best Backpacking Stoves of 2024

Antonio Cala

Food and Water, Hiking Gear

We surveyed the market, purchased the best backpacking stoves, and then tested the burners head-to-head in the real world to help you find the right one for your backpacking excursions. From ultral... Read More...

The Best 10 Camping Meals For Your Outdoor Adventures

Antonio Cala

Food and Water

Are you one of those people who only eats pasta or frozen meal packages when you go camping? We were also part of that group. But those days are gone since we discovered the Bike, Camp Cook book which inspired ... Read More...