Food / Hydration

Taste Test: New ‘Trail Butter’ Energy Food

These savory, nut-based snack pastes come in a pouch and are a great companion on the trail.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 17, 2014

Water Filter Works Like French Press

Pour in water, press through a filter and drink. This filter works like your beloved coffeemaker.

Written by Jessica McGlothlin October 01, 2014

Hose, Clothes Pin, Hospital I.V. Bag… CamelBak Was 'Wild Invention' In Its Day

It’s hard to believe that just 25 years ago, nobody had ever drunk from a hydration pack. Learn how it was invented as CamelBak hits…

Written by Sean McCoy September 02, 2014

Beer From Gel Packs: Carry Brew Anywhere

Now you can have your beer (and carry it too!) with a kit that turns lightweight packets into bubbly brew — just add water. Our…

Written by Jason Magness August 26, 2014

Boil Water, Fold it Down. Metal Bottom, 'Soft' Sides On Camp Cooking Pot

The X-Pot is a unique space-saving solution for cooking in the backcountry.

Written by Sean McCoy August 26, 2014

Taste Test: Beef-Based Energy Bar

Omnibars look like fruit leather, taste like Thanksgiving and are like nothing else we’ve tried.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 14, 2014

Just Add Water… ‘AlpineAire’ Camp Food Test

Camp food has come a long way. We look at a to-be-launched line from AlpineAire, including new flavors and a packaging redesign that makes meal…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 01, 2014

Official Cooler ‘Ice/Beer Challenge’ (featuring soft-side Yeti Hopper)

Earlier this month, we unveiled the news of a new soft-shelled cooler from Yeti called the Hopper. Here’s how it stood up in our Ice/Beer…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 29, 2014

Requisite Hydration Contest… 10 Readers Get 'Ultimate System' From Source

We tested it last week, and now we’re giving away 10 of the units to readers! Source Outdoor calls its premier water-carrying product the “Ultimate…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2014

Geigerrig Debuts Tiny Drink Hose From Hydration Bladder. A New Trend?

It looks like a thin IV tube. The valve is smaller than a lemon drop. This fall, Geigerrig will ship a hydration hose 1/3 the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2014

Cooler ‘Air Conditioner’ Made For Outdoors

Keep your beer, and family, cool with this cooler/cold air-blower. A new product capitalizes on the simple air-cooling solution popularized by the DIY crowd with…

Written by Sean McCoy July 20, 2014

Test: Source 'Ultimate Hydration System'

An Israel-based brand ships the “Ultimate Hydration System” worldwide and sells the kit for $54. It includes everything needed to sip water and stay hydrated…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 17, 2014

First Look: Katadyn ‘Gravity Filter’

Why not let gravity do the work as opposed to pumping or other methods of purifying water? We test a new water filter from Katadyn.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2014

Pure Maple Syrup In New Energy Gel

The pitch: “Pure organic Vermont maple syrup in portable packaging.” YES, please! The syrup in UnTapped Maple Energy is made by Vermont’s Slopeside Syrup company,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2014

Hydration Simplified With Beer

If you’re running an ultra-marathon and your pee looks like Guinness, seek medical ASAP.

Written by Sean McCoy July 11, 2014

First Look: Yeti Soft-Side Cooler

A just-announced cooler from Yeti is made of the same tough material as whitewater rafts. The zipper is the “toughest kind of zipper in world,”…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 09, 2014

Pepper, Onion, Mustard…'Salty' Energy Bars

Sugary flavors tend to rule in the energy bar aisle. But not all bars skew fruity and sweet. Roasted Jalapeño, Hickory Smoked, and Thai Sweet…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 20, 2014

'Iron Chef' Winner Takes Backcountry Food To Delicious Level

When an Iron Chef winner decides to make great camp food, the results are “Good To Go.”

Written by Steve Graepel June 13, 2014

6 Reasons You Wish You Worked At Clif Bar

On top of serving up a spread of tasty and healthy energy fuel, Clif Bar is a company that does things the right way. We…

Written by Patrick Murphy May 05, 2014

Great Tasting Water, Way Less Waste

Get great tasting water without the waste. We give the KOR bottle a review.

Written by Sean McCoy March 13, 2014

First Look: CamelBak Enters ‘Filter Pitcher’ Market With Relay

New this week, CamelBak ships a water filtration pitcher. You pour water in at top and it filters “at the speed of your faucet.”

Written by Stephen Regenold March 12, 2014

Beers From Beautiful Places: Ska Brewing (Durango, Colo.)

Beer and beautiful places seem to go hand in hand. With so many microbrews around the world we hope with this column to give a…

Written by Sean McCoy November 22, 2013

Patagonia Inc. Releases A Beer

New Belgium Brewing and Patagonia Inc. have collab’d on a beer. The brew, called California Route, is a limited-release organic lager.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 13, 2013

Get All Amped-Up And Extreme… Organically

Many energy drinks are loaded with artificial ingredients. NEO SuperEnergy provides a kick naturally and is certified organic.

Written by Sean McCoy November 05, 2013

PROBAR President Discusses GMO Concerns

The Non-GMO Project dedicated October as Non-GMO Month. We spoke with an advocate for organic and natural food to find out why everyone who eats…

Written by Sean McCoy October 31, 2013

‘All Clear’ UV Light Bottle Purifies Water in 60 Seconds

With its All Clear bottle, CamelBak cites bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts (including the troublesome cryptosporidium breed) are rendered benign by UV light.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 18, 2013

‘Vega’ Backpacking Stove Supports Large Pots, Multiple Fuel Options

We tested a new entry from Optimus last month. The Vega stove weighs just 6 oz. and is made for varied temps and year-round use.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 17, 2013

Interview: Pro Rider Todd Wells on How To Eat Right for Mountain Biking

On the bike, proper nutrition and training go hand in hand. We interviewed pro rider Todd Wells on how to fuel up for mountain bike…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2013

Crushed Paper Cups on the Ground… Thing of Past with UA Product?

A soft plastic folding cup made by UltraAspire could eliminate the need for disposable paper cups at race aid stations — if it catches on.

Written by Sean McCoy June 28, 2013

Adventures in Eating: Foraging in an Australian Mangrove Swamp

Iron-tipped bamboo spears and a sense of adventure were required on a recent crab hunting trip in tropical Queensland. Our correspondent wrote on the day-long…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 25, 2013

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