Cooking method: Pre-cooked Average cook time: 10-15 minutes Calories per ounce: 70 What we like: Cheap calories and everything you need in one package. What
Category: Backpacking Meals
It’s almost a given that dinner time is among the most memorable aspects of any hiking excursion. There’s nothing like warm, satisfying food after an extended day of hiking. When selecting the top meals for backpackers in 2022, we consider the taste and nutritional value, as well as packability preparation time, as well as cleanup. Also weight, calories and price are certainly important for most backpackers, which is why we came up with helpful “calories per ounce” and “calories per dollar” specifications for each. For more information about selecting the best meal look at our table of comparisons along with buying tips in the section below the top picks. To complete your toolkit for mealtimes check out our guide about the top backpacking stoves.
Cooking method: Pre-cooked Average cook time: 5 minutes Calories per ounce: 22 What we like: Tasty, convenient, and a fun cooking method. What we don’t:
Cooking method: Pouch Average cook time: 9 minutes Calories per ounce: 131 What we like: Calorie- and protein-rich single-serving meals. What we don’t: Expensive for
Cooking method: Pouch Average cook time: 8-12 minutes Calories per ounce: 161 What we like: Unique dehydrating process and surprisingly calorie- and protein-packed. What we
Cooking method: Pouch Average cook time: 10-12 minutes Calories per ounce: 110 What we like: Incredibly nutrient dense. What we don’t: Steep price tag of
Cooking method: Pouch Average cook time: 10 minutes Calories per ounce: 103 What we like: A whopping 40 dinners to choose from. What we don’t:
Cooking method: Pouch Average cook time: 10-12 minutes Calories per ounce: 106 What we like: Low price and fun menu items. What we don’t: Tastes
Cooking method: Pouch Average cook time: 10 minutes Calories per ounce: 117 What we like: Healthy, all-natural meals that are low in sodium. What we
Cooking method: Pot Average cook time: 10 minutes Calories per ounce: 96 What we like: Responsibly sourced, manufactured, and distributed food. What we don’t: Small
Cooking method: Pouch Average cook time: 7-10 minutes Calories per ounce: 142 What we like: Incredibly nutrient-dense and generous serving sizes. What we don’t: Expensive