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What food I took for the Tongariro Northern Circuit

by nickhill | Mar 27, 2023 | Food, Overnight Trips

Recently I (Nick, the owner of Venture Outdoors NZ) went to complete the Tongariro Northern Circuit over a weekend. Here is a quick run down on the food I took, what I thought of it during the trip, and why I decided to take certain foods with me. Overall, my total...

How to plan a tramping menu

by nickhill | May 7, 2022 | Food, Multiday Trips, Overnight Trips

The other week we wrote about choosing food for tramping; this article will expand on that to include a couple of other considerations and some suggestions for a menu. Whether heading for a quick overnight trip or an extended tramp lasting several days, you will want...

How to choose food for tramping

by nickhill | Apr 22, 2022 | Food

Heading away tramping but don’t know what food you need to take? We all face a common problem when we run away on our adventures. There are so many things to think about when choosing the food you will take with you. How long are you going for? Is it a quick overnight...

How to make a Moroccan Beef Risotto from freeze-dried ingredients.

by | Aug 17, 2021 | Food

If you love the idea of eating something a little more adventurous than a regular freeze-dried meal then check out this short recipe that we have got for you. a simple and easy meal that tastes great using food available from us here at Venture Outdoors NZ, and a...

Food for a short overnight trip (with kids).

by | Jul 19, 2021 | Food

When you’re heading for a short overnight trip, it can be tempting to load up your pack with fresh food, and why not? It’s only for one night, and the extra weight is easily manageable. It all comes a little undone, though, when you factor in kids. Kids...

Freeze-Drying? What is it?

by | Jul 25, 2020 | Food

When you think of freeze-drying, you probably think of outdoor food instantly, right? But have you ever thought what is actually involved in getting the food dried and ready for you to re-hydrate? Well read on and see what is involved with drying the food, and see why...