Backpacker magazine's Trailside Recipes brings you essential mind gear from two of the most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Enjoy a plethora of trail-tested recipes, from breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts to snacks and beverages (including alcoholic drinks from Backpacker's popular "Backcountry Bartender" column). Also included are tips on how to prepare each recipe in the backcountry. Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos complement concise, clear text, introducing you to basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors. Also available: Backpacker magazine'sCampsite CookingOutdoor SurvivalPredicting WeatherTrailside NavigationBackpacking BasicsOutdoor KnotsTrailside First AidUsing a GPS