Commercial Backpack meal brands

[MThuntr]

You can get ziptop mylar bags and those O2 absorbent tabs then use the sealer part of a vacuum sealer. I bet a heavy duty freezer bag would work too

 

[brymoore]

I’ve ate most of the dehydrated meals companies after 100s of nights in the backcountry. In the end, Mountain House tastes better and is cheaper.

 

[Straight Arrow]

I’ve ate most of the dehydrated meals companies after 100s of nights in the backcountry. In the end, Mountain House tastes better and is cheaper.

Costco sells a box with many meals at a bargain price. Mountain House meals are well packaged, tasty, and pack plenty of nutrition for the trail.

 

[Deleted member 40315]

Below are some items that might work. The calories per ounce on these are really good. I'm kind of over most of the mountain house/ dehydrated meals. I would like a bit more variety than a pro bar and mountain house meals. I think it really makes a big difference on the longer trips where it can get old after more than a long weekend. One meal that I really like (home made) is granola/ dried berries / dehydrated milk put into a baggie. Just add 4-5oz of water and have at it. Super simple, fast, clean and it has a bit of crunch. Kind of sick of eating mushy food too after awhile. I think with a little planning you could really eat a lot more variety in the back country than I see most others eating.

Ramen

Knorr rice

Dehydrated beans

Salame

Pepperoni

Knorr pasta

Peanut butter singles

tillamook singles cheddar

snikers

peanut M&M's

reeses cups

fritos

slim jims

dried cherries

cranberry/ raisan/ almond granola

Strawberries

bannana chips

oreo's box 5.2oz

candied peacans / traders joes?

Dried whole milk

dehydrated chicken

dehydranted beef?

mayo packets

olive oil

creem cheese

bagle

10' tortilla

trail mix

smoked nuts

peanut butter pretzels (10 Pieces)

emmy's organics coconut cookies

fruit leather

I’m looking at opinions for my elk hunt this fall. Although the prepackaged mountain house meals are tempting; I’d rather do some of my own legwork to have more variety. There are great options with dried meats (actually going to make my own beef jerky sliced and hamburger style), single packaged peanut butter, and dried fruits. I’ll probably buy some boil meals but I think your right; the same ole thing can be a downer. Especially if the hunt is slow or your not seeing anything. Thanks for the advise.

 

[MT_Chad]

Heather's choice is awesome.
Trying wild zora soon, theirs look really good too.

 

[alwayshunting]

Picked up a few Peak Refuels to try this year after hearing a lot of good review.

 

[MNHunter67]

The Trailtopia chicken pesto pasta I had bear hunting this spring was pretty good. I too am going to probably try some Peak Refuel, Heather’s Choice, and Pff Grid meals this year. FWIW the Backcountry Fuel box is a pretty good option if you’re looking to try some new backpacking foods. They usually come with at least one full meal and a bunch of snack options.

 

[justdada]

Another vote for heathers choice. Limited flavors but exceptional quality.
I can't do the empty sugar calories, but almonds and jerky are go to snacks for sure

 

[rustneversleeps]

Mountain House gives me gut rot, I'm going all all dry foods this year. I might try dehydrating my own and see how it goes. Nothing worse than being in the Backcountry and you're stopping to drop trou all the time.