The BEST Backpacking Meal for The Money

After trying a bunch of them, I found the BEST Freeze Dried Backpacking Meal for the Money!
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[@matts2594]

One of my favorites: mixed nuts and a little beef jerky. 4 oz of the nuts plus 2 oz beef jerky = 820 calories, 63g fat, 1400mg sodium and 42g protein. *ZERO* water required to rehydrate, and *ZERO* minutes of prep time.

[@rangerdoc1029]

Good choice. And Trail friendly poops

[@forester057]

Stay away from almonds. They’re toxic like crazy. Oxylates and cyanide. Terrible for kidneys and brains and eyes. Nuts are not in my diet at all.

[@forester057]

@@rangerdoc1029 You’re really obsessed. Less fiber and more fat. It’s opposite of the general recommendation to eat more fiber. Fiber constipates. Fat makes things move. As usual just do opposite of whatever a doctor tells you. Eat fatty red meat and don’t eat vegetables. Superhero feeling better than ever.

[@missourimongoose8858]

You should try biltong sometime, its south african jerky but they do it a different way

[@taliesinangling3564]

Wish my jaw would tolerate that😂

[@jelliot762]

Bingo!!! These are my favorite by far. I got these in Montana a few years ago and so happy REI came to Maine with them!!!

[@PapaBoiOutdoors]

I absolutely LOVE the Peak meals and used them exclusively on my CT through hike. I also like to add olive oil or Ghee to any meal that does not have enough fat. Fat is the best calorie to weight ratio there is and my body is use to using fat for fuel. Thanks for another great video Darwin!!!

[@helpfulcommenter]

I stumbled on to a stash of those individual olive oil packets in a hiker box on the PCT and it was a game changer for me

[@limbsoup]

My favorite is Next Mile Meals. Amazing low-carb/keto meals. They all have like 40-50g of protein and 20 to 30g of fat, and under 10 carbs. They're around 150 cal / oz. (And their sausage scramble breakfast is 176 cal / oz.) And they are DELICIOUS.

[@jprender823]

I like them also but am getting burned out on the flavors. I'm going to try Adventure Well next. Another keto focused brand with a unique variety.

[@yungsmile7546]

Man, you guys on this keto bandwagon shouldn't go backpacking. High carbs is at the top of the list.

[@jprender823]

@@yungsmile7546 generally speaking, yes. But once your body is used to burning fats as its primary fuel source, not so much. I triple crowned while on Keto and my food weight was easily half of traditional stuff and with a higher and more dense calorie count.

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Yes! I rotate through 3 different Peak Refuel meals, pretty much the only ones I ever use.

[@MousesAdventures]

I discovered Heather’s Choice on a section hike a few years ago. It’s a cottage company out of Alaska. Her “Packaroons” are awesome. I pack the espresso ones. For meals, Bison Chili, shepherd’s pie, and salmon chowder are all favorites.

[@RangerTam]

I just found those at the grand opening of the local REI! Can't wait to try the two I picked up, the salmon chowder was one of them.

[@cstenbergh]

Peak's Chicken Coconut Curry is my favorite with the Chicken Alfredo a close second.

[@AesthMed]

Been waiting for more trail food content, awesome!

[@TexasDevin]

Darwin with yet another timely and relevant video for my upcoming hike. Thanks, man!

[@26parma]

The Peak Refuel Sweet Pork & Rice in a tortilla is an amazing burrito on the trail too.

[@micahwinters7021]

My favorite trail meal

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Need to give that one a try

[@charleytodd5792]

@@micahwinters7021my favorite too!

[@roberthadlock6555]

Theirs biscuits and gravy is easily my favorite

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

That's my favorite packaged dehy meal!

[@taylordeem2962]

Backpacker's Pantry Mushroom Stroganoff is my go to. So good and filling.

[@ryanhooper4660]

That Farm to Summit chili is wonderful! The cornbread ends up being very moist and a nice touch.

[@shaggyterrell8460]

I agree, that chili kicks if you bring some hot sauce!

[@ryanhooper4660]

@@shaggyterrell8460 now I'm hungry for chili

[@user-wx7wg5cn1m]

Big fan of pad Thai- really good post of the meals worth going for! Glad to have found this- you are greatly appreciated Darwin! 🚴🏼‍♂️🌱🌿🧘🏼🙏

[@TimWrite]

Great choice!! Peak is a great meal that I had once on the trail and I was secretly hoping that you would name it the winner! I’m amazed it is! ❤🎉

[@buxtond]

I like tortillas and a bag of cooked beans. Thanks for sharing your fav. I need to check those out.

[@benjamintrivett3675]

Peak Refuel is my go to meals. When it comes to taste. Red pepper packets from Pizza Hut are also a must have, along with olive oil packet from Amazon.

[@missourimongoose8858]

I just tried powdered siracha from garage grown gear and it was pretty awesome

[@fuzzybuddywizard]

One cannot evolve without satisfying your hunger. Thanks for the tips!

[@chrisr2925]

Thanks Darwin, I have the Peak Alfredo for my upcoming HST in August. I haven't given the amount of water needed much thought but that's an excellent consideration when dry camping.

[@DrJohn493]

Just in time to help me plan my camping and backpacking menus for my Summer of '24 Colorado fly fishing pilgrimage. Peak, Trailtopia, and a few selections from Packit Gourmet have been my go to meals for a few years now. Will look forward to giving Farm to Summit and Pinnacle a try this summer. Thanks for the reviews!

[@kevinfredericks3237]

Packet Gourmet’s meals have become my go to apart from dehydrating my own. Ditties Chicken and dumplings Texas State Fair Chile good dinners. West Memphis Grits and polenta with pork sausage killer breakfasts nice chant from oatmeal

[@swcollector5921]

I was hoping to hear a review on this as well.

[@laidbacktraveler2580]

After a plethora of various camping meal packets over the decades - I find Peak to be one of the best and also when use of fresh food is limited on a trip, even keep a couple in my travel pack for non-camping trips as well for the times when I get in late somewhere and there is nothing open!

[@zakkmiller8242]

The Peak Refuel strawberry granola is my fav breakfast food. Its so good I eat it off the trail too lol! Great video Darwin, and im so glad youre back, and back with sponsors. If anybody deserves to make some cheddar doing this, its you man. I remember hearing all the passive aggressive shots taken at the tubers who worked with sponsors and it always broke my heart because I love all you guys equally! Looking forward to the new videos bro. I hope you get this bag!

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

My absolute fav backpacking meal is a Peak Refuel Butternut Dal Bhat, a king size Snickers, and a watermelon LMNT. Delicious and about 10 oz for roughly 1300 calories. I never really pay too much attention to sodium level in my backpacking food. More electrolytes the better.

[@MountainBoppin]

A combination of premade and homemade is the trick for me, variety is that spice for life

[@mattkissel5112]

If you haven't tried Pack it Gourmet, you are missing out. The Texas State Fair Chili is amazing. We have been known to break into the stash and eat it for dinner or during a game. They have some really good meals.

[@Pibblepunk]

Oh hell yeah some actually useful information 👍

[@harveyarmbrust3548]

Great stuff! Also, I would like to see more tips and tricks!

[@moyashisoba]

You Americans have such great vegetarien freeze dried meals. At least they sound awesome. One day I will fly into the US and buy them all.

[@eaferstl]

Totally agree, love peak refuel! My fav is their chicken pesto pasta though 😎

[@stephenx2857]

I really appreciate this kind of content. going to an REI and staring at a wall of camping meals. it's hard to know what to try. and when you get a dud and spent $10+ on it, it's a real drag on a hike. will be nice to try some of these new meals. and try them out.

[@sarahchan42]

Awesome, happened to have that Peak Refuel Alfredo in my cupboard. I'll take that on my shakedown trip next week.

[@takehikes]

I've been eating backpacking meals since the 60's. At this point many offer greeat taste compared to then believe me. To get rid of the packaging is easy. I repackage a serving in to a PINT, that right PINT, sized freezer bag. You then mix and eat in that bag as it can stand up to boiling water. I made a custom sized heating pouch out of aluminum bubble-foil-bubble wrap and aluminum tape. Boilingwater in to bag, stir gently, put in warming bag and wait. clean up is rolling the pint bag up and putting it in the one from the night before. Simple, clean and no dishes of any kind.

[@tgeliot]

Where do you find pint size freezer bags?

[@takehikes]

Online.

[@jerryfife2015tacoma]

I've heard the reason Peak don't use as much water as others is because they don't use fillers in there meals so cuts down on the amount of water to use. The more filleres used the more water it takes. And Fuel is my favorite meals to use and the one you showed is my absolute favorite, the Chicken Alfredo I take that one when I go hiking or backpacking every time, great video , it was awesome.

[@dustyc324]

best tasting backpack food is Packit Gourmet, easily. everything from them has been great. as far as metrics go, it feeds me for my short adventures.

[@MattAK]

Peak is definitely my favorite, followed by Heather's Choice. It's all I eat on even car camping trips. I do like Backpacker's Pantry cold breakfasts though.

[@josiebones1]

My top two are the Pinnacle creamy Tuscan and their Italian sausage with zesty tomato sauce. Tied for first! My next is the Peak chicken pesto pasta. Crazy how little water it uses. I go almost entirely on taste for my ranking. I'll have to try some of the others you have mentioned. Thank you!

[@JarradShaw]

Yep ❤

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

The peak refuel pasta Alfredo is my favorite as well, together with the backpackers pantry lasagna.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

The Lasagna is a classic!

[@boldtlev]

In the backcountry, I'm all about breakfast. Best is Peak Refuel Biscuits & Sausage Gravy. I take it on every trip.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Here at Alaska Raft Connection, Peak Refuel is the go-to. Fly-out remote destination rafting float trips statewide can run mild to wild on multiday river adventures. Peak Refuel is a premier quality company and product. Meals have great ingredients, well thought out, with attention to detail, highest Q/C, and most certainly high card of overall value to cost. As an outfitter and guide this is what I use most nowadays as well as going solo. A favorite is Sweet Pork & Rice. Additional note: meal size, prep, calories per package are game changers. Food for thought: wild-game meals like bison, venison, & elk are great!!!

[@wolfeadventures]

For a keto option Next Mile Meals are really good. Buffalo Ranch Chicken was tasty. One of the few low carb options I have found.

[@jprender823]

I like Next Mile also but am getting burned out on them. I'm going to try Adventure Well meals. Another keto focused brand that has a unique variety.

[@forester057]

Yeah I don’t want my body to feel like an old man again (inflamed and in pain). Staying keto is definitely necessary for physical and mental. Carnivore is even better. Beef never gets old!

[@wolfeadventures]

@@jprender823gonna try them out. Thanks.

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Over in Europe I would go for either Real Turmat or Bla. Band. If you can get the Real Turmat Arctic rations you will get the taste, the calories and a decent portion.

[@Timeren2010]

I second Real Turmat, the best taste of any I ever tried. Somewhat expensive though.

[@DPM-dp9on]

Couldn’t agree more with Peak 2. Great choice. I then pack large Snickers as my pick me up on the move.

[@chach3]

I had the peak chicken alfredo last summer for the first time on a multi day hike. I loved it. It is my go to trail meal too. It has great stats and it also tastes pretty damn good too.

[@samueljlarson]

I like tortlini (the dry kind) nuts and hot sauce. Add avocado if available.

[@brookvalley907]

Agree Peak Refuel is the best that I have tried.

[@BurroGirl]

SOOOO Glad you're making these vids again!!!

[@VentureOutside]

The Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff, you are right, their water ratios are always spot on, and the noodles are never crunchy. Plus the taste is really enjoyable.

[@estellaescalante6314]

Agreed on Peak Refuel Chicken Alfredo. My comfort meal and a treat when out. To save money I’ve been making my own with a cheap dehydrator bc my other favorite is Next Mile Meals Beef Marinara and the prices are so high 😅.

[@altaris2000]

From my limited experience, the Peak meals are my favorite as well. The Chicken and Rice is my go to from them, with the Beef Stroganoff being right behind it. As much as I like the thick creamy pasta meals, and bean meals, my stomach just can't do those anymore, or I will gas myself out of my tent later that night lol. I have to keep it more plain and boring for me.

[@MikeY-zm8xw]

Stowaway gourmet wild boar bacon bean stew . A bit expensive but my favorite . It’s one I could eat every night on trail .

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

I've had that and it IS very good.

[@drasticbread249]

Peak Chicken Pesto Pasta is my favorite. I carry a tube with a few seasonings with me, and with some MSG and pepper added this meal is actually delicious.

[@matthewpulliam7473]

My kids ask for the Peak CPP *at home* for dinner. Who would have guessed? :)

[@mikekristin7201]

I love pesto and my family doesn't. I'm leaving next week for a section hike of the north country trail. I haven't done dehydrated in years. Going to grab this one because of you 🤙

[@drasticbread249]

@@mikekristin7201 Awesome, I first had that meal on the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore which is part of the NCT!

[@joelfurrer1339]

I was watching this screaming “Peak Chicken Pesto Pasta!” I’m glad it made an appearance. It was a great occasional treat on the PCT and was great repacked to save space in a bear can for the long Sierra carries.

[@dagnolia6004]

Paul the Backpacker (tiny channel) has a great vid on tasty high protein, high calorie vegan backpacking meals that are VERY lightweight.

[@barbara777]

hell yes! thanks for the suggestion

[@vividgraff8057]

Peak biscuit and gravy is so good

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

On my short list!

[@MichaelTheophilus906]

Back in the 90s I used to eat Mountain House Ground Beef and Rice. Last time I looked, there was none available. Since then I have been a camper, not a hiker.

[@kylecampbell2703]

Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff is awesome as well. Give it a try

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Everything I've had from them is pretty damn tasty!

[@kennyobrien]

That meal is as good as my scratch-made stroganoff. Add about 1/8 cup more water than the package calls for to make it not quite as thick.

[@Mr7h21]

@@kennyobrien One of my favorites. I add a little garlic. Then it's perfect.

[@euphonek]

Agreed! Just ate this one last weekend for the first time..👍

[@mab0852]

Peak for ease and flavor (try their wild game offerings), diy freeze dried for value. One other thing I do is to take freeze dried ingredients and mix/match/make the meal I want on the trail. I really wish some of these companies would just come out with freeze dried sauces so we could do our own thing closer to real cooking on the trail.

[@hammerwrench1]

Stowaway Gourmet La Pasta Nostra is my favorite, on the expensive side but it is so good. add some bag chicken for extra protein.

[@inthedirt3224]

I like those peak meals myself but I like the tomato based ones vs. cream. I even ate the peak peach cobbler one for dinner one time. I think the thru-hikers I was with were jealous - one said "my desert is bean water". I repackage them when I'm going on a trip into freezer ziplocks. The last time I wrote on each ziplock the amount of water each one listed. I was tired of second guessing how much water to put in them and ending up with soup. But the best meal I had on my last trip was a simple ramen. Really hit the spot. Interestingly, that one had the most water requirements out of all of them. 2 cups. Of course it could be done with less but the broth was great that time.

[@RobinT-treehugger]

My favorite is Peak Refuel Chicken and Rice. Ditto my hubby.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Haven’t had that one yet

[@euphonek]

That one is good, but is edged out by the Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli!

[@HorizonHikes]

Peak refuel biscuits and sausage gravy! 1100 calories at 6.8 oz and only takes 8 oz of water! Honorable mention to probably my overall favorite right now the peak refuel butternut dal bhat. Not quite as calorie efficient (870 calories for 5.8 oz) but one of the best tasting backpacking meals I’ve ever had!

[@helpfulcommenter]

I’ve never tackled dehydrating my own meals but I’m looking forward to the project one day. I’m kinda jealous of people who do that. I’ve had some really amazing ones (and also gross ones) out of hiker boxes and from friends.

[@natalieworrall2870]

Thank you for this valuable information. Question : do you also look at the amount of fiber when deciding a meal plan of the day ?

[@shawnklein5951]

Peak refuels biscuits and gravy is my go to.

[@BrianAustin74]

I agree - Peak has set a new bar. They taste good and are packed with calories and protein. And they taste good too

[@dmccoyny]

My favorites by far are: MH Pasta Primavera & MH Homestyle Chicken Noodle Casserole. The casserole is not easy to find, but it's worth it.

[@meleelap6999]

Here in Québec, we have Happy yak meal... The beef stew is a go to for me with the Ranchero soup.

[@charliekendall4288]

As usual great vid.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thank ya!

[@markwharton6108]

Polenta with Pork Sausage by Packit Gourmet, is my new favorite breakfast. It does take 9 oz. of water to hydrate, but it only weighs 3 oz. I don't like a heavy breakfast and this one is just right.

[@joeclark3149]

Packitgourmet cajun chicken salad equivalent to 1/3 pound of chicken 55g of protein It seemed like it was a cold soak but really great for a lunch meal I remember the cranberries celery onion tasting very fresh.

[@RangerTam]

Peak Refuel is also my go to! The Chicken Alfredo and the Beef Stroganoff because I have texture issues with cooked veg and I hate beans alas no matter how I try.

[@alanstrange2421]

The Chicken Alfredo is excellent. But that Peak Refuel Chicken Pesto Pasta is my jam. I've never looked at the numbers. I just know it's delicious and tastes even better when you eat it on top of a mountain or by a nice river.

[@HuskyMike]

Love the Peak Refuel meals for all the reasons you've stated. I wish they sold them in smaller/ single serve packets. I don't finish them. I usually only go on single overnights so the rest is wasted. I've split them in half using a ziploc, but don't hike enough and always end up wondering if the repackaged half of the meal has gone bad.

[@sherryzee2634]

I rarely eat a whole meal at one sitting but eat the rest for breakfast or lunch. If it's good hot, it's usually good later and chillier too. I like a good lunch on the trail but won't fix a meal as I do for breakfast and dinner, so leftovers are fantastic.

[@joshualanham9023]

Try Bowl & Kettle. Its a new brand and the couple meal they have are pretty good.

[@grumpyoldman6767]

I just finished a 50 mile section hike of the at. All i took for food was 3 lbs of homemade ground beef jerky. It was amazing.

[@Joeblk10]

They're pricey but investing in a freeze dryer is worth every penny. Pays for itself in time and you eat better quality meals

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

I'd love to have one!

[@euphonek]

I assume you mean a food dehydrator...? Freeze dryer machines are at least a couple thousand $$...

[@Joeblk10]

@@euphonek no I meant freeze dryer. That's why I said they are pricey. Had mine 5 years. It's more than paid for itself at this point between making my own meals and storage when finding deals on stuff. I know not everyone can afford it but if you can well worth the investment.

[@Joeblk10]

@@DarwinOnthetrail I bet you could get some kind of sponsor. No other backpacker I know of talks about the value of them. Untapped market? Idk.

[@Joeblk10]

@@Jadegoodman15 that's my main use as well.

[@tamaracheeseman183]

We discovered Peak Refuel 2 seasons ago. We love them! However, we are mostly above 10,000 feet in our backpacks. For us, at altitude, it takes longer to rehydrate.

[@Bikepacking]

Look at tent meals based in the uk they ship world wide food so compact and really good reasearch out to them

[@nomadnomad8913]

I agree Peaks does make some good meals. I don't remember that the exact name is but it was chicken, rice and mushroom's. I don't know how you like the Backpack Pantry Pad Thai. When I had ate it, it was terrible and everyone one I have talked to that has had it agree with me. But we all have our own taste that we like.

[@Timanator]

Great vid again Darwin! What type of shirt is that?

[@debsmith7050]

Yum...I need to try the Peak 2! Does Snuggles agree? Love you guys

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

She digs em' all! ❤️

[@marcushillerstrom25]

You should try the Norweigan REAL turmat Reindeer stew from Drytech. Used by the Norweigan military and every hiker/backpacker in northern Europe.

[@Timeren2010]

I doubt you can get them in the US, but for Scandinavians (Europeans?), the very very best of freezedried meals i've ever had are the Norway based Real Turmat. They are precooked, taste awesome when you consider what it is, come in packs that are already vacuum sealed to remove air. Hard to beat, but probably on the expensive side.?

[@sharonfaithhunter9389]

Wild Zora's quinoa meals are the best tasting meal I've ever had. Smaller portion size though, perfect for women with smaller appetites.

[@andreasweber7828]

I wish I had a freeze dried. For now I dehydrate some of my home cooked stuff and I have to say that I enjoy it. Sometimes more than the usual freeze dried stuff. But the best meals I can get in Germany is from LYO or RealTurmat

[@toadevergreen2561]

When I first started backpacking, freeze dryers were like $6k. They have since drastically reduced in price. They are still a little pricey but I would love to get one someday. It would drastically improve the quality of food I can eat on trail. I already dehydrate my own meals, but certain key foods have to be prepared in specific ways, especially meats. For freeze dried food, chicken can be cubed instead of pressure cooked and shredded and thats what makes the backpacker meals Darwin is discussing here so good, imo. I've purchased less than 10 backpacker meals in my time. They are grossly unaffordable for the average person.

[@shannonperry515]

What do you think of the Crotch Pot from Gossamer Gear? It works with your body heat, I have one, but I have not tried it yet. I am interested in your thoughts.

[@mikekristin7201]

3 bean chili and cornbread sounds killer

[@upriverflyco4150]

the chicken alfredo from peak is actually top tier. best meal ive had yet.

[@Karen-dq8nw]

Another vote for Packit Gourmet. Since Food for the Sole closed down, Packit is now my fav backpacking meal company. But I don't look at the same metrics as you; I look at whether or not it tastes good, because I lose my appetite when I'm backpacking. I won't eat at all if the food turns off my taste buds. I quickly lose weight and get depleted of energy, so good taste is everything.

[@TennesseeSlim]

Peak refuel is best. Try to find the bison ranch mashers its so good. Mountain house adobo chicken add some Frito chips and youll look forward to it all day

[@SonoranVibezzz]

I like the peak meals the best. Biscuits and gravy with tabasco mmm lol

[@gdbroque]

I swear I could live off of Mountain House Chicken and Rice for the rest of my life and be happy. So simple, so good. These look good too though

[@jpriddle]

I believe the amount of water is related to how much of the ingredients are freeze dried vs dehydrated. Same for the rehydration time.

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

The peak refuel biscuits and gravy is stupid good!!! You just have to make sure you break the biscuits up before adding the water.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Haven’t had that one yet, but love Biscuits & Gravy!

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@DarwinOnthetrail omg darwin it's life changing dude. and they're right about breaking up the biscuits, the success or failure of the meal hinges on this one weird trick. I'm gonna leave a separate comment on it

[@GratefulTrekker]

Have you tried next mile meals I really enjoy them... They are a bit lower in calories but they are smaller for packing a bit spendy but I like the low carb options

[@jameskline630]

I actually make my own freeze dried meals. My favorite one that I have made is spaghetti with hamburger. Really have no idea what its weight to calories is or any of that other considerations. I do break the noodles up so that they rehydrate faster and so I can eat it with a spoon. It saves so much money too😊

[@plantgoals4271]

Nomad Nutrition isn’t cheap but, if you’re vegan they make the very best/healthiest dehydrated packing meals. My favorites are Ukranian Borscht, Hungarian Goulash, and Southwest Breakfast Skillet. No sponsored but, I do recommend.

[@zebidiahgreen680]

Packit Gourmet is also delicious. I haven't calculated calories per oz.