Outdoor Herbivore

06/20/2026

🥗 Trail salads deserve the spotlight! Quick to make, refreshing, and bursting with fresh flavors. No stove required — just add water, stir, and allow to rehydrate for a few minutes. Perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner.

Outdoor Herbivore's No-Cook Backpacking Salads:
https://blog.outdoorherbivore.com/product-announcements/outdoor-herbivores-trail-salads/

06/04/2026

It's that time of year when JMT hikers start asking us about mailing food buckets to places that require them: Muir Trail Ranch and Mt. Williamson. We have plenty of meals and 5-gallon buckets in stock! The maximum number of our meals that will fit in a 5-gallon bucket is 30–35 of our single-size meals, 15–18 double-size meals, and a few snacks. You can place your order now, and we'll schedule delivery based on your estimated time of arrival (ETA). Be sure to check out our guide on mailing food to yourself on the John Muir Trail as well.

[updated for 2026]JMT HighlightsDistance: 211 MilesAverage Days on Trail: 20 DaysPoint to Point: Yosemite Valley to Mount WhitneyTypical Direction: North

05/10/2026

Although most Americans already get enough, the PROTEIN label is now a major selling point—appearing even on Pop-Tarts, coffee, and candy bars. It’s also a common question we get from customers, so we’ve compiled our highest-protein backpacking meals. Here are Outdoor Herbivore's top meals and breakfasts that pack a protein punch! For this selection of meals, we considered only single-serving meals with 20 grams or more from protein based on a recommended standard intake of 50 grams per day for adults.

Protein is trending: although most Americans already get enough, the PROTEIN label is now a major selling point—appearing even on Pop-Tarts, coffee, and candy

04/22/2026

Earth Day serves as a reminder that enjoying the outdoors, respecting life, and caring for our local ecosystems should be a daily commitment, not just an annual event. Here's to celebrating the spirit of Earth Day every day!