Fresh Off the Grid: Camping Food & Recipes

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Camping Food

A pot of risotto on a log

Backpacking
Food

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Camping 101

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Backpacking 101

Michael hiking on a trail bordered by green and orange ferns

Hiking

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Gift Guides

Overhead view of a bowl of acorn squash risotto

Camping Food

A pot of risotto on a log

Backpacking
Food

Megan standing inside the Grand Hut 4 Tent

Camping 101

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Backpacking
101

Michael hiking on a trail bordered by green and orange ferns

Hiking

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Gift Guides

Free checklist

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Campfire Baked Apples

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Where to Buy Discount Outdoor and Camping Gear

Dutch oven lasagna on a log

Dutch Oven Lasagna

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Apple Butter

Campfire Baked Apples

Overhead view of backpacking gear laid out on the floor.

Where to Buy Discount Outdoor and Camping Gear

Dutch oven lasagna on a log

Dutch Oven Lasagna

A jar of apple butter next to an english muffin topped with apple butter.

Apple Butter

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Hi there!

We’re Megan and Michael and we love cooking outdoors! We started Fresh Off The Grid as a place to share our favorite camping and backpacking recipes. Our goal is to make it easy for you to enjoy great food in the great outdoors.

Camping Meal Ideas

Stop stressing over your camping menu — we’ve got you covered!
Start with these great meal ideas.

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52 Delicious Camping Food Ideas

Megan cracking an egg into a skillet that is filled with sweet potatoes

18 Camping Breakfast Recipes

Michael cooking over a campfire

27 Easy Camping Meals

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29 Camping Dutch Oven Recipes

Michael sprinkling cheese over a skillet of pasta with a desert scene in the background

52 Delicious Camping Meal Ideas

Michael cooking over a campfire

27 Easy Camping Recipes

Megan cracking an egg into a skillet that is filled with sweet potatoes

18 Camping Breakfast Ideas

Michael lifting the lid off of a Dutch oven sitting in a fire pit.

29 Camping Dutch Oven Recipes

Backpacking Meal Planning

As avid backpackers ourselves, we know the importance of packing the right food to stay fueled. Here are our top resources for backpacking food including tons of DIY recipes!

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87 Easy Backpacking Food Ideas

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Best Instant Coffee for Backpacking

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DIY Backpacking Recipes

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Vegan Backpacking Food Ideas

Michael sitting with his backpacking cooking kit and the Cascade mountains in the background

87 Backpacking Food Ideas

Michael holding a backpacking pot filled with ramen with mountains in the distance

DIY Backpacking Recipes

A backpacking tent with a mountain in the background

Vegan Backpacking Food Ideas

Assorted instant coffee packets on a camp table next to a red mug

Best Instant Coffees for Backpacking

Learn to Dehydrate

Take your adventure food to the next level and create your own delicious meals by learning the ins and outs of dehydrating!

Let’s get started!

Best in Camping Gear

Megan cooking over a camp stove at a campsite

Camp Kitchen Essentials Guide

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Camp Stove Buying Guide

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Best Camp Coffee Makers

Overhead view of backpacking gear laid out on the floor.

Where to Buy Discounted Camping Gear

Megan cooking over a camp stove at a campsite

Camp Kitchen Essentials

Skillet on a camp stove with a camping scene in the background.

Camping Stove Buying Guide

Megan holding a cup of coffee with a campfire in the background

The Best Camp Coffee Makers

Overhead view of backpacking gear laid out on the floor.

Where to Buy Discount Camping Gear

Best in Backpacking Gear

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Complete Backpacking Checklist

Megan is sitting on a rock cooking over a Jetboil backpacking stove

Backpacking Stove Buying Guide

Megan crouched on a log with the Katadyn BeFree filter cap and bottle

The Best Backpacking Water Filters

Megan is sitting on the ground and is reaching into a bear barrel

Everything You Need to Know About Bear Canisters

Woman hiking in the Cascade Mountains with fall foliage

Backpacking Checklist

Megan is sitting on a rock cooking over a Jetboil backpacking stove

Best Backpacking Stoves

Megan crouched on a log with the Katadyn BeFree filter cap and bottle

Best Water Filters for Backpacking

Megan is sitting on the ground and is reaching into a bear barrel

All About Bear Canisters

Go for a Hike

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The 10 Hiking Essentials to Safely Hit the Trail

Megan is wearing a blue daypack and hiking on a trail among yellow aspen trees

What to Wear Hiking in Fall

Megan hiking in the snow along a river

Winter Hiking Essentials

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Best Hiking Snacks for the Trail

Megan is wearing a blue daypack and hiking on a trail among yellow aspen trees

What to Wear Hiking in Fall

Megan hiking in the snow along a river

Winter Hiking Essentials

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The 10 Hiking Essentials

Megan pulling an Epic bar out of a backpack pocket

The Best Hiking Snacks