{"id":1282,"date":"2022-11-02T14:48:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T18:48:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-02-16T20:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T01:00:46","slug":"best-vegan-vegetarian-freeze-dried-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-vegan-vegetarian-freeze-dried-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Vegan &amp; Vegetarian Backpacking Meals of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vegan-and-Vegetarian-Meals-3x2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"GOOD TO-GO - Mexican Quinoa Bowl\" class=\"wp-image-27902\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vegan-and-Vegetarian-Meals-3x2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vegan-and-Vegetarian-Meals-3x2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vegan-and-Vegetarian-Meals-3x2-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vegan-and-Vegetarian-Meals-3x2-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"contained-content\">Our guide to the best vegetarian and vegan backpacking meals will delight the hungry hiker who doesn&#8217;t want to sacrifice their nutrition for a meal in the woods. We put on our fancy food critic pants and got picky about flavor, variety, calories, texture and value. If you\u2019re sick of eating vegetarian ramen every night, we\u2019re here to tell you that it\u2019s time to spice up your food bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"more-guides\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"contained-content\">&nbsp;And for more backpacking meal info, check out some of our other food guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-freeze-dried-meals\/\">Best Dehydrated &amp; Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/lightweight-backpacking-food-guide-meal-planning-nutrition\/\">Lightweight Backpacking Food Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/13-great-backpacking-meal-recipes-amp-food-dehydration-tips\/\">Backpacking Meal Recipes &amp; Food Dehydration Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-energy-bars\/\">Best Energy Bars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-hydration-mixes\/\">Best Hydration Drink Mixes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"best-overall\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content is-style-default has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e20e7e2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb57;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div id=\"quick-picks\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EditorsPick-Utensils.svg\" alt=\"The CleverHiker Editor's Pick Badge Logo with a utensils picture in the middle\" class=\"wp-image-18212\" style=\"width:78px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"quick-picks\">#1. Best Dehydrated Vegetarian &amp; Vegan Meal Overall<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1283.jpeg\" alt=\"camping meal on the ground consisting of pad thai and matcha\" class=\"wp-image-29609\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:227px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1283.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1283-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1283-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-1283-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/Peak-Refuel-Chicken-Backpacking-Camping\/dp\/B07VXKB34L?tag=cleve05e-20\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207777%2Fbackpackers-pantry-pad-thai-2-servings\"><strong>Backpacker\u2019s Pantry Pad Thai<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is a staff favorite for its c<\/span>alories, flavor, and&nbsp;satisfying peanut crunch. With 23g of protein and 730 calories per pouch, we generally house one per person unless we are serving an appetizer or dessert, and then split it between two people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/Peak-Refuel-Chicken-Backpacking-Camping\/dp\/B07VXKB34L?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" nofollow sponsored\">VIEW AT REI<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"quick-picks\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QR-Food.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16892\" style=\"width:78px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"quick\">Quick Picks for Vegan &amp; Vegetarian Backpacking Meals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this quick list of our favorite vegan\/vegetarian meals, or continue scrolling to see our full list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Vegan Breakfast Overall:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F209943%2Fnomad-nutrition-cali-breakfast-bowl-1-serving\">Nomad Nutrition &#8211; Cali Breakfast Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#nomad\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Vegetarian Breakfast Overall:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F176567%2Fbackpackers-pantry-summit-breakfast-scramble-1-serving\"><\/a><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F176567%2Fbackpackers-pantry-summit-breakfast-scramble-1-serving\">Backpacker&#8217;s Pantry &#8211; Summit Breakfast Scramble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#bp\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Vegan Dinner Overall:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207777%2Fbackpackers-pantry-pad-thai-2-servings\"><\/a><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207777%2Fbackpackers-pantry-pad-thai-2-servings\">Backpacker\u2019s Pantry &#8211; Pad Thai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#bp\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Vegetarian Meal Overall:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peak-Refuel-Biscuits-Sausage-Backpacking\/dp\/B091KJY648\/?tag=cleve05e-20\"><\/a><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F234071%2Falpineaire-foods-wild-mushroom-fettuccine-alfredo-2-servings\">AlpineAire &#8211; Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#alpineaire\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Most Calories in a Vegan Pouch:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peak-Refuel-Biscuits-Sausage-Backpacking\/dp\/B091KJY648\/?tag=cleve05e-20\"><\/a><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F193728%2Fpeak-refuel-butternut-dal-bhat-2-servings\">Peak Refuel &#8211; Butternut Dal Bhat<\/a> (870 cal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#peak\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Most Calories in a Vegetarian Pouch: <\/strong><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F188999%2Ftrailtopia-pesto-pasta-with-hemp-seed-protein-2-servings\">Trailtopia &#8211; Pesto Pasta w\/ Hemp Protein<\/a> (840 cal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#trailtopia\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Chocolate Dessert:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F722165%2Fbackpackers-pantry-dark-chocolate-cheesecake-mix-2-servings\">Backpacker&#8217;s Pantry &#8211; Dark Chocolate Cheesecake<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#bp\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Fruity Dessert: <\/strong><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207948%2Ftrailtopia-triple-berry-crisp-2-servings\">Trailtopia &#8211; Triple Berry Crisp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#trailtopia\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Protein-Rich Meal:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247800%2Ffarm-to-summit-three-bean-chili-and-cornbread-2-servings\">Farm to Summit &#8211; 3 Bean Chili &amp; Cornbread<\/a> (39g protein)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#farm\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Comfort Meal:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peak-Refuel-Backpacking-Camping-Lightweight\/dp\/B07VYL1CCH\/?tag=cleve05e-20\">Peak Refuel &#8211; 3 Bean Chili Mac<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#mh\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Budget Dinner:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F175887%2Fmountain-house-creamy-macaroni-cheese-2-servings\">Mountain House &#8211; Creamy Macaroni &amp; Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#mh\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best When Craving Veggies:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F885696%2Fgood-to-go-thai-curry-2-servings\">GOOD TO-GO Carrot Ginger Power Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#good\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best For Spice Lovers:<\/strong> <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247575%2Fnomad-nutrition-kathmandu-curry-1-serving\">Nomad Nutrition &#8211; Kathmandu Curry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#nomad\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Vegan Mac &amp; Cheese: <\/strong><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Daiya-Cheese-Cheddar-Deluxe-10-6\/dp\/B01GUPABIO?tag=cleve05e-20\">Daiya &#8211; GF Mac n &#8220;Cheese&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#daiya\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Best Veg Mac &amp; Cheese: <\/strong><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247797%2Ffarm-to-summit-green-chile-mac-and-cheese-2-servings\">Farm to Summit &#8211; Green Chile Mac<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-amsive-jump-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#farm\">Jump to Review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"best\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Vegan &amp; Veg Backpacking Meals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"alpineaire\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/alpineaire.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"alpineaire stock image of meal pouch\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/alpineaire.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/alpineaire-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/alpineaire-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/alpineaire-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAlpineaire\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Overall Veggie Dinner<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$7-16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Falpineaire-foods\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Flavorful<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Unique selection<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Would like more calories per pouch<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Some sauces can be grainy<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-md md:gap-lg w-full\">\n<div id=\"radix-:r18:-content-default\" class=\"focus:outline-none\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-state=\"active\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:r18:-trigger-default\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-y-md md:gap-y-lg\">\n<div class=\"gap-y-lg flex flex-col\">\n<div class=\"grid w-full min-w-0 grid-cols-[minmax(0,1fr)]\" dir=\"ltr\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\">\n<div class=\"col-start-1 row-start-2\">\n<div id=\"radix-:r3q:-content-thread\" class=\"focus:outline-none\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-state=\"active\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" aria-labelledby=\"radix-:r3q:-trigger-thread\">\n<div class=\"gap-y-md flex flex-col\">\n<div class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super bg-transparent\">\n<div class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\">\n<div id=\"markdown-content-1\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [&amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+&amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [&amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\">\n<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-medium visRefresh2026Fonts:prose-strong:font-bold [&amp;_&gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [&amp;_&gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">AlpineAire\u2019s Wild Mushroom Fettuccine offers rich, creamy flavor, and a satisfying amount of calories (most of their pouches are 500-600). The Mexican-Style Veggie Bowl is a spicy, zesty pouch. We have yet to venture into other entrees, so comment if you have a favorite we should try!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>5-stars: Great<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F234071%2Falpineaire-foods-wild-mushroom-fettuccine-alfredo-2-servings\">Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F234070%2Falpineaire-foods-mexican-style-veggie-bowl-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexican Style Veggie Bowl<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"bp\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/veg-pad-thai.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of veggie pad thai from backpacker&#039;s pantry\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/veg-pad-thai.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/veg-pad-thai-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/veg-pad-thai-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/veg-pad-thai-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBackpacker&#8217;s Pantry\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Selection<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$4-13\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPad Thai\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Fbackpackers-pantry\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/7420B248-9870-452F-8FD9-F1D6CEAC5916\/?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Amazon\">View at Amazon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Accommodates dietary needs<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Global cuisine varieties<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Good flavor<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Good price per calorie value<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not fans of the mango sticky rice dinner<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Some meals need more doctoring than others<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Occasionally inconsistent texture <\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">One serving pouches can be too little<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We really enjoy Backpacker\u2019s Pantry meals. They offer a variety of tasty vegan, vegetarian, and meat options and are among the less expensive brands. BP meals are best for someone who likes variety &#8211; they span Thai, Indian, US Southwestern, Italian, and classic American cuisines. They aren&#8217;t the most filling meals on this list, but one pouch is plenty for the average hiker.<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207777%2Fbackpackers-pantry-pad-thai-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Pad Thai <\/a>\u00a0(vegan, also available with chicken)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207772%2Fbackpackers-pantry-three-cheese-mac-cheese-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207772%2Fbackpackers-pantry-three-cheese-mac-cheese-2-servings\">Three Cheese Mac &amp; Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207774%2Fbackpackers-pantry-cuban-coconut-black-beans-rice-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207774%2Fbackpackers-pantry-cuban-coconut-black-beans-rice-2-servings\">Cuban Coconut Rice &amp; Black Beans<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F176567%2Fbackpackers-pantry-summit-breakfast-scramble-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F176567%2Fbackpackers-pantry-summit-breakfast-scramble-1-serving\">Summit Breakfast Scramble<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Backpackers-Pantry-102502-Amigos-Veggie\/dp\/B085PYWQJC\/?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Three Bean Veggie Stew<\/a> (vegan, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207779%2Fbackpackers-pantry-blueberry-peach-crisp-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Dessert \u2013 Blueberry Peach Crisp<\/a>\u00a0(GF)<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F722165%2Fbackpackers-pantry-dark-chocolate-cheesecake-mix-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dessert \u2013 Dark Chocolate Cheesecake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4-stars: Solid<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Backpackers-Pantry-Katmandu-Protein-Contains\/dp\/B001GUV1J2?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Kathmandu Curry<\/a> (vegan, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Backpackers-Pantry-Three-Sisters-Packaging\/dp\/B01NBMEPF7?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Three Sisters Southwestern Quinoa &amp; Beans<\/a> (vegan, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Backpackers-Pantry-Masala-Serving-Packaging\/dp\/B001GUP3UA?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Chana Masala<\/a> (vegan, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backpackerspantry.com\/products\/mushroom-stroganoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Mushroom Stroganoff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Backpackers-Pantry-Wild-West-Chili\/dp\/B0BX4R3932?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Wild West Chili &amp; Beans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F101429%2Fbackpackers-pantry-granola-with-milk-and-organic-blueberries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Granola w\/ Milk &amp; Organic Blueberries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F851389%2Fbackpackers-pantry-creme-brulee-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Dessert \u2013 Creme Brulee<\/a>\u00a0(GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3-stars: Good (being hungry helps)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F190171%2Fbackpackers-pantry-peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Oatmeal with Peanut Butter &amp; Bananas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"good\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goodtogo.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGOOD TO-GO\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Most Nutritional and Wholesome<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$7-11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMushroom Risotto\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Fgood-to-go\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/GOODTO-GO\/page\/8BC053A7-4DC9-4431-BF51-DC3BC33A88EC?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Amazon\">View at Amazon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Flavorful<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not overprocessed<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Cold-soak options<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Lightweight packaging<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Longer rehydration times can be hard to keep food hot<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Smaller selection<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">2 year shelf-life<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>GOOD TO-GO is a chef-forward Maine brand that we lean on when we want really simple, clean meals packed with vegetables and whole grains. They do a great job of making us feel like we aren&#8217;t sacrificing our nutrition for the views or the adventure.\u00a0 At around 400 calories, the meals don&#8217;t claim to be 2 servings, which we appreciate. We often add some vegetarian protein to boost the meal. Their mushroom risotto has our heart.<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/126365\/good-to-go-mushroom-risotto-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Herbed Mushroom Risotto<\/a>\u00a0(vegan, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goodto-go.com\/collections\/entrees\/products\/indian-korma-single-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Indian Vegetable Korma<\/a>\u00a0(GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247918%2Fgood-to-go-cuban-rice-bowl-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Cuban Rice Bowl<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/233454\/good-to-go-stove-free-carrot-ginger-power-bowl-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Carrot Ginger Power Bowl<\/a> (vegan, GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4-stars: Solid<!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/126367\/good-to-go-mexican-quinoa-bowl-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Mexican Quinoa Bowl <\/a>(vegan, GF)<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F225981%2Fgood-to-go-pasta-marinara-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Classic Marinara w\/ Penne<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p>3-stars: Good (being hungry helps)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F225982%2Fgood-to-go-breakfast-hash-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Breakfast Hash <\/a>\u00a0(GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"mh\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mountain-house-mac-n-cheese.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of mountain house mac and cheese pouch\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mountain-house-mac-n-cheese.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mountain-house-mac-n-cheese-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mountain-house-mac-n-cheese-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mountain-house-mac-n-cheese-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMountain House\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best for Budget Meals<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$8-13\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreamy Macaroni &#038; Cheese\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Fmountain-house%2F\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/MountainHouse\/page\/02A77928-AFE6-4D10-9F41-9EE4E53AD9CB?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Amazon\">View at Amazon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Hearty<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Comforting<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Freeze-dried = fast rehydration<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Good value per calorie<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Low on veggies<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Some meals don&#039;t rehydrate evenly<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Salty<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Not vegetarian\/vegan focused brand<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mountain House isn&#8217;t the most veggie-packed of meals, but we eat these nearly every backpacking trip because they rehydrate quickly and are a consistent, filling, and comforting option when we are far from a proper kitchen.\u00a0 Our staff recounts several ferocious hiker-hunger moments saved by MH. It&#8217;s also what saves us from total despair when it&#8217;s storming, and all we want is a warm, cozy comfort meal that takes the edge off a wet, cold camp.<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F175887%2Fmountain-house-creamy-macaroni-cheese-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Creamy Macaroni &amp; Cheese<\/a><br \/>\n<!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-House-Primavera-Backpacking-Servings\/dp\/B084P2L1XG?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasta Primavera<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F214788%2Fmountain-house-veggie-chorizo-breakfast-scramble-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4-stars: Solid<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F175872%2Fmountain-house-granola-with-milk-blueberries-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Granola w\/ Milk and Blueberries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"trailtopia\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trailtopia-veg.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"trailtopia vegetarian pesto pasta pouch\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trailtopia-veg.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trailtopia-veg-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trailtopia-veg-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trailtopia-veg-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTrailtopia\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Solid price per calorie<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$4-13\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPesto Pasta with Hemp Protein\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Ftrailtopia\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Trailtopia-Jambalaya\/dp\/B077D9XPFG\/?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Amazon\">View at Amazon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Price per calorie<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Desserts<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Solid flavor and texture<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Some hit or miss texture<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Bring hot sauce<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When we want dinner AND dessert, Trailtopia is where we land. The pesto pasta has a whopping 840 calories in one pouch at under $12. That&#8217;s one of the better deals out there in terms of bang for your buck. If rehydrating gets a little weird, have some instant mashed potatoes on hand or a soup packet to take deal with the extra liquid.<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/188999\/trailtopia-pesto-pasta-with-hemp-seed-protein-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pesto Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Trailtopia-Apple-Crisp\/dp\/B077GJD63D\/?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Crisp<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F207948%2Ftrailtopia-triple-berry-crisp-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Triple Berry Crisp<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"nomad\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nomad-nutrition-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"nomad nutrition\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nomad-nutrition-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nomad-nutrition-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nomad-nutrition-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nomad-nutrition-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNomad Nutrition\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best for Plant-Based Meals<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$13-15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKatmandu Curry\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Fnomad-nutrition%2Fc%2Fall\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/D424839A-7D21-45D7-9AE2-EB50D64404B2?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Amazon\">View at Amazon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Nutrient-dense<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Works with most dietary restrictions<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Flavorful<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Impressive calories per package<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Premium price per calorie<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Despite few of the CleverHiker staff being vegan, we still get down on Nomad Nutrition, a 100% vegan backpacking meal company. We like that the flavors and the easy-on-the-tummy ingredients, and that their REVdry process retains more nutrients than traditional freeze-drying and dehydrating. We will often top these with some extra protein or crunchies to dress them up a touch.<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247575%2Fnomad-nutrition-kathmandu-curry-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katmandu Curry<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F209943%2Fnomad-nutrition-cali-breakfast-bowl-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cali Breakfast Bowl<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F209947%2Fnomad-nutrition-irish-shepherds-pie-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Irish Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p>4-stars: Solid<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F209946%2Fnomad-nutrition-indian-red-lentil-stew-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Indian Red Lentil Stew<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3-stars: Good<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F209944%2Fnomad-nutrition-caribbean-curry-1-serving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Caribbean Curry<\/a> (GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"peak\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/peak-dal.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of peak refuel butterbut dal bhat meal pouch\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/peak-dal.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/peak-dal-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/peak-dal-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/peak-dal-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPeak Refuel\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best for High Protein and Calories<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$8-16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tButternut Dal Bhat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Fpeak-refuel%2Fc%2Fall\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/PeakRefuel\/page\/CE55898A-FD48-4B71-9842-2736874315EA?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Amazon\">View at Amazon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Large servings (~800 calories per pouch)<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Doesn&#039;t skimp on protein <\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Quick rehydration<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Great calorie-to-weight ratio<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Price<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Would like more veggies<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Can be too much food for lightweight solo backpacker<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Peak Refuel almost always has a night on our backpacking trips, and it tends to be saved for when the terrain starts to get burly and the mileage stacks up. We like them for when we just want to feel FULL after a big day (or a few big days). The 2-serving pouches are around 800 calories each, with a great calorie-to-weight ratio, so they fit our ultralight approach to food. The vegan Butternut Dal Bhat packs 24 grams of protein and 920 calories in one pouch!<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F885696%2Fgood-to-go-thai-curry-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\"><!-- wp:list --><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F193728%2Fpeak-refuel-butternut-dal-bhat-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butternut Dal Bhat<\/a> (vegan)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peak-Refuel-Backpacking-Camping-Lightweight\/dp\/B07VYL1CCH\/?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Three Bean Chili Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peak-Refuel-Chocolate-Brownies-Backpacking\/dp\/B097G3KVLC\/?tag=cleve05e-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brownies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4-stars: Solid<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F182721%2Fpeak-refuel-strawberry-granola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strawberry Granola<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"mj\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/maryjanesfarm.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of packaged maryjanesfarm food\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/maryjanesfarm.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/maryjanesfarm-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/maryjanesfarm-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/maryjanesfarm-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMaryJanesFarm\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Organic Meals<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$9-15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBac&#8217;un &#038; Egg Scrambler\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.maryjanesfarm.org\/backpacking-meals\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at MaryJanesFarm\">View at MaryJanesFarm<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Bulk buying options<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Organic ingredients<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Great burrito\/wrap fillings<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Flavorful<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Beans, beans, beans<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Smaller portions<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Lightweight packaging isn&#039;t the most durable<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Praise be, eating right and being in the backcountry isn&#8217;t mutually exclusive with MaryJanesFarm. We appreciate that MaryJanesFarm delivers real, organic food to backpackers. Their eggs are one of the best in the game. We also lean on this brand for its bulk packaging options for longer expeditions, group meals, and thru-hikes. Read the instructions first; not all of them are pouch meals.<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.maryjanesfarm.org\/Bacun-Egg-Scrambler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Organic Bac\u2019un &amp; Egg Scrambler<\/a> (V, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.maryjanesfarm.org\/Bare-Burrito\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Organic Bare Burrito<\/a> (GF)<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p>4-stars: Solid<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.maryjanesfarm.org\/Lentils-Rice-Indian-Spice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener nofollow sponsored\">Organic Lentils, Rice &amp; Indian Spice<\/a> (vegan, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.maryjanesfarm.org\/CheddarHerb-Pasta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Cheddar Herb Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"farm\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/farm-to-summit.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"farm to summit stock image of package\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/farm-to-summit.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/farm-to-summit-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/farm-to-summit-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/farm-to-summit-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFarm to Summit\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Mac &#038; Cheese<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$9-16\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 min\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGreen Chile Mac &#038; Cheese\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fb%2Ffarm-to-summit%2Fc%2Ffood\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at REI\">View at REI<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Veggie forward, low processed<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Cool business model<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Tasty<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Impressive calories per package<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Will crave it in the frontcountry<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Fewer entree options<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We think about Farm to Summit&#8217;s Green Chile Mac &amp; Cheese more often than we&#8217;d like to admit. Is it the only reason we are backpacking into the wilderness? Perhaps. With 700 calories and 28g protein, that meal can fuel big days, and the bold flavor and near-perfect texture don&#8217;t disappoint. Its business model also tastes good; this Durango, Colorado, company focuses on sustainability by sourcing farm &#8220;seconds.&#8221; That&#8217;s a nicer way of saying they use the ugly veggies that won&#8217;t make it to the grocery store shelves. They don&#8217;t have a ton of options, but what they have is making my mouth water right now.<\/p>\n<p>5-stars: Great<!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247797%2Ffarm-to-summit-green-chile-mac-and-cheese-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Green Chili Mac &amp; Cheese (V)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/farmtosummit.com\/products\/thai-red-curry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai Red Curry<\/a> (V, GF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p>4-stars: Solid<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247798%2Ffarm-to-summit-thai-carrot-slaw-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai Carrot Slaw<\/a> (V, GF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F247800%2Ffarm-to-summit-three-bean-chili-and-cornbread-2-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Three Bean Chili &amp; Cornbread<\/a> (V)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0; scroll-margin-top: 5rem\" class=\"product-details__block md:pb-[1rem] wp-block-acf-product-detail\" id=\"daiya\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 product-details__wrapper md:grid-cols-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 1 -->\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center w-full p-5 product_details__image basis-full xs:basis-2\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/daiya.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"stock image of daiya mac and cheese box\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/daiya.png 700w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/daiya-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/daiya-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/daiya-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product title, intro and attributes -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"flex flex-col w-full p-5 product-details__overview basis-full xs:basis-3\/5 md:basis-1\/2 md:w-1\/2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-5 tracking-tight text-32px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDaiya Mac &#038; Cheese\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-4 italic leading-6 text-18px\">Best Vegan Mac &#038; Cheese<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Range:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvg. Rehydrate Time:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tn\/a\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"leading-8 text-16px text-arsenic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"font-bold\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTop Pick:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMac &#038; Cheese\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Affiliate links -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-full p-10 product-details__links basis-full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through affiliate links: label\/link as buttons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Daiya-Cheese-Cheddar-Deluxe-10-6\/dp\/B01GUPABIO?tag=cleve05e-20\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-14px md:text-16px text-center btn-secondary uppercase !py-4 leading-tight\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"View at Amazon\">View at Amazon<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Row 2 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --pro\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Pros<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through pros -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Creamy texture<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">High in calories (880 per package)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__list --con\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"pb-2 text-24px\">Cons<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- loop through cons -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">Weight<\/li><li class=\"text-16px text-arsenic\">No pouch cooking = more fuel<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Row 3 -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:col-span-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Product Bottom Line -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-details__bottom-line p-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We had this on the John Muir Trail and ate it on the first night, mostly because we were super curious and we didn&#8217;t want to keep hauling the weight (the non-dairy cheese is a sauce pouch). If you aren&#8217;t vegan, then this won&#8217;t fool you into thinking it&#8217;s dairy cheese. If you are, then the texture will please, and the vegan butter flavor will be familiar. It has a 7 min boil time, which isn&#8217;t bad and it&#8217;s better to go under than over with GF pasta.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-pouring-water-out-of-the-Jetboil-Flash-backpacking-stove-into-a-freeze-dried-meal-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"person pours water into meal pouch\" class=\"wp-image-11518\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-pouring-water-out-of-the-Jetboil-Flash-backpacking-stove-into-a-freeze-dried-meal-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-pouring-water-out-of-the-Jetboil-Flash-backpacking-stove-into-a-freeze-dried-meal-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-pouring-water-out-of-the-Jetboil-Flash-backpacking-stove-into-a-freeze-dried-meal-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-hiker-pouring-water-out-of-the-Jetboil-Flash-backpacking-stove-into-a-freeze-dried-meal.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A jet boil is the ideal companion to just-add-boiled-water meals. &#8211; PHOTO CREDIT: CASEY HANDLEY (CLEVERHIKER.COM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-to-choose\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"why-trust\">Why Trust Cleverhiker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve taste-tested each more than 150 vegan and vegetarian backpacker meals over the course of our 20,000 trail miles. We were all over the place with each meal, so there are some variables to temperatures and elevations that impact the rehydrating process, but for the most part, we got a good feel for what nourishes, what made a meal tasty, and what was easy on the catholes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever possible, we had our backpacking partners and friends taste-test as well, so our ratings wouldn&#8217;t be heavily swayed by personal taste.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_6470-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A hiker sticks a fork into the GSI halulite boiler pot with a mountain background.\" class=\"wp-image-41756\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_6470-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_6470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_6470-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_6470-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_6470-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_6470-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meals generally taste good when you&#8217;re burning calories and enjoying views. &#8211; Photo Credit: Brett Kretzer (CleverHiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-to-choose\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"what\">How To Choose a Vegetarian or Vegan Backpacking Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more consumers are making food purchases that address common food allergens and nutrition concerns in commercially packaged food. Naturally, the brands are listening, and it&#8217;s exciting to see more variety and nutritious options hit the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\">How much do Vegan and Vegetarian Backpacking meals Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Freeze-dried meals are not cheap. Plus, plenty of inexpensive alternatives (instant potatoes, pasta sides, ramen, etc.) exist to put something together yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re spending months thru-hiking, meals like these become a huge (if not the biggest) expense. We pack a mix of DIY, super quick-and-dirty, and commercially made meals. On long trips, dehydrated\/freeze-dried meals are a nice treat and save us a night of dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;When you buy 8 or more backpacking meals from <a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener  nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dfreeze-dried%2Bfood\">REI<\/a>, you save 10%. We usually stock up for the hiking season. You can also save money by purchasing bulk meal kits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Three-freeze-dried-macaroni-and-cheese-meals-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Three freeze-dried macaroni and cheese meals on the ground in their packaging\" class=\"wp-image-11516\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Three-freeze-dried-macaroni-and-cheese-meals-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Three-freeze-dried-macaroni-and-cheese-meals-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Three-freeze-dried-macaroni-and-cheese-meals-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Three-freeze-dried-macaroni-and-cheese-meals.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Having a variety of meals helps keep meals interesting on thru-hikes especially. &#8211; PHOTO CREDIT: CASEY HANDLEY (CLEVERHIKER.COM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"how-many-calories\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\"><strong>How Many <strong><strong>CALORIES are in an OZ or Dehydrated or Freeze-Dried Meals?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many backpackers choose freeze-dried meals because they\u2019re lightweight. The process of freeze-drying a meal removes 80% of its water weight, while retaining a high level of calorically-dense nutrition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most meal pouches range from 500 to 900 calories and weigh 5 to 7 ounces. This puts them in the 100-130 calorie-per-ounce ratio. We always shoot for most of the food in our bag to be above 100 calories per ounce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Two-hikers-eating-Backpackers-Pantry-freeze-dried-meals-in-front-of-a-mountain.jpeg\" alt=\"Two hikers eating Backpacker's Pantry freeze-dried meals in front of a mountain\" class=\"wp-image-11513\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Two-hikers-eating-Backpackers-Pantry-freeze-dried-meals-in-front-of-a-mountain.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Two-hikers-eating-Backpackers-Pantry-freeze-dried-meals-in-front-of-a-mountain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Two-hikers-eating-Backpackers-Pantry-freeze-dried-meals-in-front-of-a-mountain-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Two-hikers-eating-Backpackers-Pantry-freeze-dried-meals-in-front-of-a-mountain-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some meals require pouring off excess liquid, so we recommend bringing some powdered soup packets to combine into a nice, hydrating soup. &#8211; PHOTO CREDIT: CASEY HANDLEY (CLEVERHIKER.COM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pros-and-cons\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">What are the <strong>PROS &amp; CONS OF FREEZE-DRIED MEALS<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have come to enjoy bringing freeze-dried meals on trips for their convenience, but there are definite drawbacks. We usually bring a combination of DIY meals and freeze-dried meals to get the best of both worlds. Here are some things to consider with freeze-dried meals if you\u2019re not sure which style is best for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can get them started, then walk away to do other things, like filter more water, while they rehydrate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can have a large variety of flavors on your trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most meals cook in their own packaging, so you don\u2019t have to clean a dish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most meals are calorie-dense and filling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1870-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"a hiker shows a bite of food on a purple titanium spork\" class=\"wp-image-55900\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1870-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1870-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1870-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1870-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1870.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">satisfying scoops and zero prep. &#8211; photo credit: brett ketzer (cleverhiker.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cons\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Convenience comes at a price, and freeze-dried meals almost always cost more than DIY meals (check out the <a href=\"#diy\">DIY MEALS<\/a> section below for some money-saving alternatives)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The air inside the packaging can make freeze-dried meals bulky. This is especially important to consider if you have to pack all of your food in a bear canister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many freeze-dried meals are heavier than DIY meals, especially when you take all the trash you have to carry into account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takes longer to cook than many instant meals (like mashed potatoes or ramen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"youtube\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ultralight Backpacking Food - CleverHiker.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xxmha3YpIJk?start=28&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Essential-addons\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"spice\">Essential Add-ons for Vegetarian &amp; Vegan Backpacking Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We always bring along a few spices and supplementary staples in case we need to jazz up a meal that sounded a lot better than it tasted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegans &amp; vegetarians may also need to add things like protein and fat to their meals to maintain healthy bodies on trail. Below are some of our favorite supplementary foods and gear items to keep meal-time fun and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protiens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dehydratedbeans.com\/shop\/ols\/products\/restaurant-style-bulk-42-servings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Dehydrated Beans<\/a> &#8211; Beans, beans, beans, the musical fruit&#8230;We always pack dehyrated refried beans. They come in handy when a meal is undersized for your hunger or if the meal has too much moisture. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ova-Easy-Egg-Crystals-Dehydrated\/dp\/B00408XID4?tag=cleve05e-20\">Ova Easy Egg Crystals<\/a> &#8211; Yep, powdered eggs. Before you scoff, let us just say that if you&#8217;ve ever had continental breakfast at a budget hotel, you&#8217;ve probably already eaten and enjoyed these. They take some time to make and require some scrubbing after you\u2019re done, but they\u2019re a great way to get some protein without packing much weight. For bonus flavor points, throw in some salt, pepper, and dehydrated veggies or potato chips!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bobs-Red-Mill-Textured-Vegetable\/dp\/B00KPT2ZUE?tag=cleve05e-20\">Textured Vegetable Protein<\/a> &#8211; TVP is an affordable and versatile way to really kick your meals up a notch. It\u2019s great to add to dinners after a long day on the trail when you\u2019ll need some extra protein to help your body recover. It has a meaty texture and easily absorbs the flavor of spices and broths. We really like to throw it in soups and pasta dishes like <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-House-Primavera-Backpacking-Servings\/dp\/B084P2L1XG?tag=cleve05e-20\">Mountain House Pasta Primavera<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Essential-addons\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruits &amp; Veggies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SOLELY-Organic-Mango-Fruit-Strips\/dp\/B07DR5XK42\/?tag=cleve05e-20\">Solely Fruit Jerky<\/a>&#8211; It only takes a few days before we start to crave fresh fruit. Pure jerkies like Solely Fruit are just pressed fruit with nothing added, and they really hit the spot. We usually pack along enough to have one or two everyday to break up into oatmeal or desserts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Primal-Meatless-Tasting-Protein-Favorites\/dp\/B077PDWGRF?tag=cleve05e-20\">Primal Vegan Jerky<\/a> &#8211; If you haven\u2019t tried these yet, you\u2019re in for a real treat. If you enjoy the flavor of jerky, Primal Jerky is great on its own, but we also like to incorporate it into our freeze-dried meals for a savory upgrade. Try the Texas BBQ flavor in your Macaroni and Cheese or the Thai Peanut flavor in some Thai entrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/56F7C2E1-8A97-43C7-B1D7-03B496D56C83?tag=cleve05e-20\">Karen\u2019s Just Veggies<\/a> &amp; <a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/551B4E38-5F83-47D5-BDA8-9CACB674775A?tag=cleve05e-20\">Just Fruit<\/a> &#8211; We like to use these for DIY meals, but they\u2019re also great to add to freeze-dried pasta and granola meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Essential-addons\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Marconi-Organic-Extra-Virgin-Olive\/dp\/B07F8LW2CM?tag=cleve05e-20\">Olive oil<\/a> is a staple we always carry. It can add a buttery flavor to vegan dishes, help keep your digestive system working smoothly, and has a really high calorie-to-ounce ratio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JUSTINS-Classic-Gluten-Free-Almond-Squeeze\/dp\/B00KHAG1BK?tag=cleve05e-20\">Justin&#8217;s Nut Butter Packets&nbsp;&#8211; <\/a>These nut butters make for a really high-calorie snack on their own, but we also like to add them to granola and meals for extra flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Essential-addons\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Spice Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2536211\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F131776%2Fhumangear-gotoob-medium-squeeze-bottles-25-fl-oz-package-of-3\">GoToobs<\/a> &#8211; These things are seriously the coolest. We use them for condiments, sunscreen, and toiletries when we travel. They\u2019re spill-proof, easy to fill, and, best of all, we don\u2019t have to lug around the entire container of mayo anymore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GSI-Outdoors-79496-Spice-Missile\/dp\/B004LF8TFI?tag=cleve05e-20\">GSI Spice Missile<\/a> &#8211; We used to use small individual baggies for all our spices on the trail, but we ran into two major problems. Dirt from our fingers would end up becoming part of our favorite seasoning mix, or the seal would eventually stop working because it became clogged with little granules. The Spice Missile is ultralight, super compact, and allows you to bring six different spices. It\u2019s a luxury item we never hit the trail without.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Backpacking-food-and-the-Snow-Peak-Gigapower-backpacking-stove-against-a-rock.jpeg\" alt=\"Ova Easy Egg Crystals, olive oil, Textured Vegetable Protein, salt, and pepper make for a pretty great DIY breakfast.\" style=\"width:800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: Casey Handley (CLEVERHIKER.COM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"diy-meals\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diy\">DIY Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most of our trips, we do a combination of freeze-dried meals and DIY meals. We always look for foods that are quick and easy to make, lightweight, and high in calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of some of the vegan and vegetarian foods that are quick to cook and are frequently part of our backpacking meal plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/B51063D6-18C9-456B-9A7D-D7F5511ECA78?tag=cleve05e-20\">Knorr Instant Rice <\/a>(we like Cheddar Broccoli and Spanish-style)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener  nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/RAMEN-EXPRESS-Vegetarian-Egg-Free-Dairy-Free\/dp\/B08HSMYHLN?tag=cleve05e-20\">Ramen Express Vegetarian Chicken Ramen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Maruchan-Ramen-Noodle-Oriental-Flavor\/dp\/B00OEIJX98?tag=cleve05e-20\">Top Ramen Soy Sauce Flavor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/Annies\/page\/7A8BFF72-E9C9-4D17-9C7B-AC158C042C8F?tag=cleve05e-20\">Annie&#8217;s Mac &amp; Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/Idahoan\/page\/2030A216-3583-41A3-9752-31E71344194C?tag=cleve05e-20\">Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes<\/a> (these are always nice to have on hand for excess water in a rehydrated meal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/NearEast\/page\/045D3D16-56C6-4712-A644-6F7751E60AD3?tag=cleve05e-20\">Near East Couscous<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Barilla-Pasta-Angel-Hair-Ounce\/dp\/B00338DRV0\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?tag=cleve05e-20\">Angel Hair Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mother-Earth-Products-Dehydrated-Cooking\/dp\/B0085NO6J0?tag=cleve05e-20\">Dehydrated Refried Beans<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Augason-Farms-Cheesy-Broccoli-Soup\/dp\/B00FTETZ7Q\/?tag=cleve05e-20\">Instant soups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/4E42E1B2-36CD-49E8-9FCC-448ECDC6C076?tag=cleve05e-20\">Knorr Sauce Mixes <\/a>(we like the Pesto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\" nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/DB5DB11A-6F73-4591-AFEB-61BEADCC668F?tag=cleve05e-20\">Instant Oatmeal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-backpacker-eating-a-freeze-dried-meal-at-a-campsite-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A backpacker eating a freeze-dried meal at a campsite\" class=\"wp-image-11519\" style=\"width:799px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-backpacker-eating-a-freeze-dried-meal-at-a-campsite-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-backpacker-eating-a-freeze-dried-meal-at-a-campsite-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-backpacker-eating-a-freeze-dried-meal-at-a-campsite-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A-backpacker-eating-a-freeze-dried-meal-at-a-campsite.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mix up meals with DIY and freeze-dried options. -PHOTO CREDIT: DAVE COLLINS (CLEVERHIKER.COM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"closer\" class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/13-great-backpacking-meal-recipes-amp-food-dehydration-tips\/\">backpacking meal recipes and dehydration tips<\/a> for some of our favorite DIY meals! Many of the recipes include meat, but in most cases, you can substitute it with TVP, Primal Vegan Jerky, or dehydrated shiitake mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/lightweight-backpacking-food-guide-meal-planning-nutrition\/\">best lightweight backpacking food<\/a> guide also includes useful information on meal planning and ideas for foods that work well on the trail. In the end, you are your best meal planner, and it takes some experimenting to figure out what works best for your style of backpacking and your palate. Bon appetite! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Boiling-water-with-the-MSR-Pocket-Rocket-2-in-front-of-a-mountain-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Boiling water with the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 in front of a mountain\" class=\"wp-image-11520\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Boiling-water-with-the-MSR-Pocket-Rocket-2-in-front-of-a-mountain-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Boiling-water-with-the-MSR-Pocket-Rocket-2-in-front-of-a-mountain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Boiling-water-with-the-MSR-Pocket-Rocket-2-in-front-of-a-mountain-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Boiling-water-with-the-MSR-Pocket-Rocket-2-in-front-of-a-mountain.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let us know your favorite veggie or vegan backpacking meal! &#8211; 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