Off the shelf camp chow

[WapitiTalk1]

Whaddya you cats like for your backcountry freeze dried chow meals?  I take mostly Mountain House brand on pack in or quad in trips.  I'd have to say the Beef Stroganoff, Breakfast Skillet, Spagetti, Teriyaki Chicken, and Beef Stew are my favorites.  Anyone ever tried the Italian Pepper Steak?  I think that's a new flavor.  Least favorite of the MH meals is the Lasagna (it's consistency is like partially hardened cement) and the Chili Mac. They're all pretty tolerable with a good douse of Cholula hot sauce 

What "meals" do you folks like in the freeze dried category, MH, Backpackers Pantry, or another brand?   

[vandeman17]

I am a mountain house guy and I have liked all the supper options. Haven't really had one I didn't like but I won't touch the eggs or oatmeal and berries if you paid me. Those eggs were like Styrofoam and makes me gag just thinking about them. I think my favorite would have to be the yaki chicken but will have to try the italian pepper steak. 

[WapitiTalk1]

Wondering if the Long Grain and Wild Rice Pilaf may be a good base to throw some seared blue grouse niblets in?  Haven't tried the Long Grain one I guess either.. another new one? 

[grundy53]

Wondering if the Long Grain and Wild Rice Pilaf may be a good base to throw some seared blue grouse niblets in?  Haven't tried the Long Grain one I guess either.. another new one?

Sounds delicious.

[7mag.]

The Mountain House biscuits and gravy is by far the best freeze dried meal I've ever had.

[WapitiTalk1]

The Mountain House biscuits and gravy is by far the best freeze dried meal I've ever had.

Really.... gonna have to research that one, hadn't heard of it. 

[dreamunelk]

Wondering if the Long Grain and Wild Rice Pilaf may be a good base to throw some seared blue grouse niblets in?  Haven't tried the Long Grain one I guess either.. another new one?

Rice-a-roni and grouse!

[JimmyHoffa]

If I take a stove with me, I get powdered mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese, chicken helper, etc.  Cooks up fast and lots of calories.  I take cans of chicken/tuna/veggies to add to it.  Already cooked just needs warming up.
If no stove, I just take things like jerky, fruit bites, nuts, granola bars, candy, etc.

[Shawn Ryan]

Just tried the Italian Pepper Steak. Not my favorite, but others liked it. Lasagna is still my favorite MH.  Don't enjoy any of the breakfast MH.  Tried the Backpackers Pantry. Not my favorite, but others really enjoyed the lasagna.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Check out Hawk Vittles. My new favorite. Took a little tweaking, I transfer them to resealable thick freezer bags, and bring an empty MH bag to rehydrate them in.

Some of them I add seasoning too.


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[WapitiTalk1]

Silk, thanks for mentioning that.  I have never heard of HawK Vittles; looks pretty darn good!  Here's the link.  I'm gonna order a handfull of the single servings and give em a shot I think. 

http://hawkvittles.com/

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Nutrition numbers are way better too...less sodium, more protein.

I didn't feel as "full" after eating them versus MH, but i didn't feel as saturated with salt like I normally do either. They ended up being a win for me.


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[Stein]

I eat anything, but these are the best I have had:

http://www.backcountryfood.org/shop/

Not cheap, but very high quality and excellent tasting.

[WapitiTalk1]

Nutrition numbers are way better too...less sodium, more protein.

I didn't feel as "full" after eating them versus MH, but i didn't feel as saturated with salt like I normally do either. They ended up being a win for me.


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Silk, Do you get the single servings or the double?  I'm 5' 11", 160 lbs soaking wet and the MH meal portions  are a bit too much for me, even after a full day of brush busting and hill climbing.  Wondering if the single serving in the HV brand would be a perfect size for my skinny arse.  Any flavors you particularly like in the HV line?  Thanks

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Single should be fine for most. I base it off calories. Stay away from anything with seafood. The lasagna and sw lasagna is legitimately


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