Two freeze-dried desserts: brownies and cake. Both are crunchy and easy to pop in your mouth. These are eaten as is, not rehydrated. They're great for snacking on the trail. A small bite of sweetness to push you up a steep hill. Or in camp at night, after dinner. Last week, I was at REI,… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Freeze-dried Cake & Brownie Bites
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Commercial Meal Review: Peak Refuel Cobblers
Over the years I have reviewed a number of Peak Refuel meals and found most of them to be on the very good end of the spectrum for commercial freeze-dried meals. They keep the meals simple, they are not watery, and for the savory entrees, are heavy on the meat. They taste fresh as well,… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Peak Refuel Cobblers
Commercial Meal Review: Peak Refuel Mountain Berry Granola
As I have mused on before, when it comes to commercial outdoors/backpacking meals, breakfast is often the same old, same old, no matter the brand. You get a couple options: Biscuits & Gravy, Egg Scrambles and Granola/Oatmeal. Finding vegan options, and especially ones without nuts/seeds, is pretty much not happening outside of 2 or so… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Peak Refuel Mountain Berry Granola
Food Review: Peak Refuel Chili Mac 2 Ways
In this review of Peak Refuel's Chili Mac meals, we tried out the Beef Chili Mac and the vegan Three Bean Chili Mac. Both retail for $12.99 and can also be sourced online at Amazon. Both meals have a similar profile, yet are distinctly different. Peak Refuel as a brand has relatively clean meals (no… Continue reading Food Review: Peak Refuel Chili Mac 2 Ways
Backpacking Meals: Beef Stroganoff Comparison and Reviews
Long ago in the dark ages of hiking and backpacking there were few choices for freeze-dried meals - in both brands and what you could even buy meal wise. Much of what was offered was American "classics" that were heavy on carbs, and what Boomers had grown up on. Which would make sense, considering the… Continue reading Backpacking Meals: Beef Stroganoff Comparison and Reviews