There is a growing (though still not big) market for vegan and plant-based backpacking meals. The two companies in this review both make vegan/plant-based meals. Nomad is also gluten-free, while Firepot offers meals with gluten (pasta). The difference between the two companies is how the meals are dried for long-term storage. Firepot is one of… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Two Vegan Paella Meals
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Commercial Meal Review: Apple Oatmeal Compared
If you wander the backcountry aisle for food at stores like REI, you will note that breakfast is a tiny section—more of an afterthought. There are nearly always two options: eggs in some form and oatmeal or granola in a bag. None that excite people. It's more of a "I need breakfast for Sunday morning"… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Apple Oatmeal Compared
Commercial Meal Review: Firepot Porcini Mushroom Risotto
The first time I tried out Firepot meals, it was in 2021. Back then you could order direct from Firepot in the UK, but due to Brexit, they don't ship internationally as they used to. Your options are REI and Moosejaw to buy from in the United States. Since we have an REI location on… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Firepot Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Backpacking Meal Review: Firepot Bolognese
Firepot is a British company of backpacking meals. REI is where we sourced ours, to give them a review. Firepot will ship to the US, and they have the directions on this page (scroll to the bottom). REI carries 7 of the meals. Firepot meals are dehydrated, rather than freeze-dried, and are cooked in large… Continue reading Backpacking Meal Review: Firepot Bolognese