Hearty, satisfying jambalaya on the trail.

Take your outdoor cooking to crazy-delicious heights with these easy backpacking meals from the experts at Dirty Gourmet. (And keep the recipes in mind for lightweight car camping, too.)

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This is one of my go-to camping dinner ideas! Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it also cooks in one pot and is ready in 30 minutes. What more do you need for a camping meal, right?

It's so good that you'll start making it at home, too

Summit Skillet The nonstick Summit Skillet packs the performance and punch of home cookware into a compact, lightweight, elegant, solution designed for the backpacker set. The ceramic-coated nonstick aluminum construction heats quickly and evenly, expanding the potential of backcountry cooking. Coated with , PFOA-free ceramic nonstick, the skillet releases eggs, pancakes, and other foods easily, making cleanup a breeze. A perfectly angled turner nests into the handle, helping you flip foods without fuss. The skillet pairs perfectly with Jetboil-regulated cooking systems and the Jetboil pot support. Skillet measures 8 by 8.5 by 1.9 inches and weighs 10.6 ounces. Features Eco-friendly, PFOA-free ceramic non-stick Extra-easy food release and cleanup Varied wall thickness for even heat distribution Turner included (nests in handle) Turner weight: .74 oz (21 g) Turner dimensions: 2.6 in x 7.3 in x 0.9 in (65 mm x 185 mm x 21 mm) Pot Support (sold separately) must be used when cooking with the Summit Skillet on all compatible cooking systems except the MightyMo, Stash, Genesis and HalfGen Specification Color Orange Weight 0.7 lb | 0.38 kg Dimensions 8.5 in x 1.9 in (2160 cm x 4.8 cm) Compatible With HalfGen, SUMO, Genesis, Joule, MicroMo, MightyMo, MiniMo, Flash, Zip, Luna UPC 0858941006670 Summit Skillet Instructions

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There are many ways to go about cooking meals on the trai

Make your own motorcycle camping meals! Budget friendly, tasty, and filling, this dehydrated red beans & rice recipe is great after a long days ride.

Try putting one of these egg-citing twists on the classic dish.

This vegetable yellow curry made with three ingredients only: mixed vegetables of your choice, yellow curry paste and coconut milk. Serve it with plain basmati or jasmine rice for a delicious, healthy, and nutritious backpacking dinner.

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Story and photos by Ben Kunz High in the Andean regions of Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru grows an amazing plant known as quinoa. And what better time to eat quinoa than 2013, the “International Year of Quinoa” as declared by the United Nations! Quinoa contains all the amino acids necessary for our nutritional needs and thus is one of the rare plant-based foods that is a complete protein. It’s a great choice for vegetarians and vegans, not to mention that it’s gluten-free! Quinoa can be found in most conventional supermarkets (often in the health or organic section) and in natural food stores. A cost-savings tip: buying quinoa in bulk often leads to significant savings on this wonder food. For a reasonably sized backcountry meal for two: Add one cup...

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Meal prep over the weekend for the best burritos during the week. Loaded with tater tots, eggs, beans and cheese, of course!!

Backcountry Baking for Every Budget: It's an observed phenomenon that everything tastes better when you're camping. Hunger makes even the humblest of meals seem heavenly, and nothing builds up a hunger like hiking all day. A surprising number of people use this fact to justify taking s…

These yummy car camping meals are so easy your kids can make them! Featuring simple ingredients without a lot of prep, these are the best!

Simple. Substantial. Satisfying. This backcountry chili recipe is pre-made and dehydrated, perfect for lightweight backpackers who still want a flavorful meal.

Protein helps your body maintain muscle mass and prevents next-day soreness. Pack it in with these high-protein foods for hikers.

This tart is amazingly decadent! Enjoy!!

This salmon sushi bake has all the flavors of sushi baked into one pan. Layers of sushi rice, seaweed, and a delicious creamy salmon mixture broiled to perfection and served with sheets of nori, ripe avocado and spicy mayo.

This Carrot Cake Oatmeal is loaded with everything you love about the classic dessert! Fresh carrots, pecans, coconuts and an ultra creamy base of oatmeal. Pair with a mug of fresh coffee and you’re all set for a wonderful morning!

This is an easy homemade just-add-water recipe for your next backpacking trip. Backpacker jambalaya costs less than $3 a serving to make yourself.

These 5 quick & easy backpacking cocktails are tasty, lightweight, and sure to get you pleasantly buzzed after a long day of hiking. Check out the recipes!

Find the best camping food ideas that don't need refrigeration, including foods like honey, oatmeal, eggs, lentils, beans and more.

Learn how to safely dehydrate or freeze-dry chickpeas for backpacking meals. Then put your new skill to use with our tasty Brownie Batter Hummus Recipe!