Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Kickin’ Chicken Hot Wings Wrap

I've enjoyed the many Packit Gourmet no-cook wrap fillings over the years. Kickin' Chicken Hot Wings Wrap was the last one, and I had not tried it. The wrap filling can be eaten straight out of the bag or used in wraps for a hearty lunch. It retails for $13.99. Dry ingredients. Cage Free Chicken,… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Kickin’ Chicken Hot Wings Wrap

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Dab’s Smash Burger

Packit Gourmet just debuted a new meal. If you remember the All American Works Burger from them, this is a modern riff on it. The new meal is Dab's Smash Burger W/ Secret Sauce. It can be prepped warm or hot, and eaten alone or used in a wrap. It is priced at $14.99. Dry… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Dab’s Smash Burger

Gear · Hiking Gear

Gear Review: Extremus Rechargeable Electric Lighter

Last year, Kirk picked me up an Extremus Rechargeable Electric Lighter on a sale, which he charged and gave to me to put into my outdoor kitchen gear. I then promptly forgot about it. Yesterday, I was out working on meals when I saw the lighter in one of my bags. I thought about it… Continue reading Gear Review: Extremus Rechargeable Electric Lighter

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Packit Gourmet Poblano Corn Chowder

Packit Gourmet has brought back their Poblano Corn Chowder for a limited time. I hadn't picked it up before, and that was my loss! I love corn chowder, and it's not something you see targeted for hiking meals, especially in commercially made meals. There is so much to love about a thick and creamy chowder:… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Packit Gourmet Poblano Corn Chowder

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Two Vegan Paella Meals

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