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Homemade All-Natural Energy Bars

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 April 9, 2020BACKPACKING, RECIPES backpacking, dehydrating, homemade 1
Natural Energy Bars

These natural energy bars were devised to get away from the High Fructose Corn Syrup/Gluten/oil leaden granola bars in the mega-mart. These are more about whole foods and natural sweeters and oils (from peanuts).  Play around with the dried fruits and nuts to find a combination YOU like.

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Granola Bars

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 April 9, 2020BACKPACKING, RECIPES backpacking, homemade 0

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One-bag Backpacking Dinners

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011DRYING backpacking, homemade 0
One Bag Backpacking Dinner

I love to cook but not when I’m backpacking.  Instead I like to cook at home and make One-bag Backpacking Dinners.  Some people like to cook a regular dish and portion into the dehydrator.  I think it makes an appealing mess.  I prefer to let the flavors come out when you…

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Homemade Sports Drink

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 January 16, 2019BACKPACKING, RECIPES backpacking, homemade 1

Are you a big Sports Drink fan?  You can make an inexpensive rehydration drink at home.  Buying Gatorade and Powerade can really add up.  Here’s a recipe for a sports drink rehydration substitute that is super cheap and you know what you’re putting into your body. Here’s the recipe for a…

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Backpacking Condiment Bar!

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011BACKPACKING backpacking 0

Save left-over condiments from your epicurean excursions to the various fast-food establishments. Heinz Corp. Products, the company that produces the bulk of these packets, claims a shelf-life of between 4 to 9 months for most of their products. Ranging from their Hot taco sauce at 4 months to Mayonnaise at…

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All-Natural Energy Bars

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011BACKPACKING, RECIPES backpacking, homemade, snacks 0

These energy bars were devised to get away from the High Fructose Corn Syrup/Gluten/oil leaden granola bars. These are more about whole foods and natural sweeters and oils (from peanuts). 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats1/2 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds1/2 cup ground flaxseed1/4 cup buckwheat flour1/2 cup dried pineapple1/2…

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Cheap, lightweight First Aid Kit

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011BACKPACKING backpacking, homemade 0

How to put together Cheap Lightweight First Aid Kit for a couple of dollars to buy yourself a little insurance on your next hike. You can buy a ready-made first aid kit and spend between $3-120 dollars. I prefer to steal a couple of bandaids out of each of the boxes in the medicine cabinet. Any…

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