I first reviewed Fillo's Walking Tamales back in 2024. I recently came across more of the line at a Sprout's store. The tamales are a great snack to add to your food bag. They are designed to be eaten right out of the bag, no heating needed. No utensils either, just push it out from… Continue reading Food Find: Fillo’s Walking Tamales (Two More Flavors)
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The Priciest Freeze-Dried Meal Yet
I had wondered when I would pass paying $20.00 for a backpacking freeze-dried meal. Well..... We went way past that, all the way to $28.00. Yes. $28.00 But let us talk about this, though. And how it might be worth it. Well, mostly worth it. We picked up a Luxefly Basecamp Filet Mignon Beef Stroganoff… Continue reading The Priciest Freeze-Dried Meal Yet
Meal Review: Luxefly Basecamp Mexican Corn Esquite
Street corn? In a mylar bag? How could I pass that up.....I developed an addiction to street corn years ago. As I opened the bag of Luxefly Basecamp's Mexican Corn Esquite, I was hit straight in the face with a trip to Flavor Town. I have a major thing for street corn, as I mentioned,… Continue reading Meal Review: Luxefly Basecamp Mexican Corn Esquite
Food Find: Mom’s Banana Puddin’
We reviewed PackitGourmet's Mom's Banana Puddin' back in 2018, and that might as well be forever, am I right? Summer is on the way, and dessert is always a favorite thing after a hard day. Mom's Banana Puddin' is sold as a single-serving; sharing is easy - just bring muffin liners and serve it up.… Continue reading Food Find: Mom’s Banana Puddin’
A Hidden Potassium Food
Years ago, I found the best snack when hiking in the heat was a single serving of potato chips and water. It had potassium, salt, and water - giving you easy hydration and potassium to help potentially ward off leg cramps. Something I learned early on - when on one of my first backpacking trips,… Continue reading A Hidden Potassium Food