What are Dehydrated Meals?
Dehydrated meals are lightweight, shelf-stable foods that have had their moisture removed, making them easy to pack and prepare for camping or backpacking. They typically require just adding hot water to rehydrate and can include a variety of options like pasta, rice dishes, and soups.
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Overview of Dehydrated Meals
Dehydrated meals are lightweight, shelf-stable food options ideal for backpacking and camping. They are designed to be rehydrated with water, making them convenient for outdoor adventures.
Benefits of Dehydrated Meals
Cost-Effective
You can tailor them to your taste and nutritional needs
Eco-Friendly
Mixing your own meals by adding dehydrated side-dishes and/or ingredients makes these meals more versatile
Convenience
Dehydrated meals have a long shelf life, making them easy to store and carry.
How Dehydrated Meals Are Made
Equipment Needed
A food dehydrator is essential for making dehydrated meals.
Best models have trays and non-stick sheets for easy use.
Basic Steps
Prepare your food (vegetables, meats, etc.) or cook up a gourmet meal
Load onto dehydrator trays.
Set the appropriate temperature and dehydrate until fully dried.
Storage Tips
Use airtight containers or vacuum-sealed bags to keep meals fresh.
Label meals with preparation instructions for easy use on the trail.
Dehydrated meals are a practical choice for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a balance of convenience, cost, and customization.
Dehydrated meals can last anywhere from about 1 to 30 years, depending on the brand and specific ingredients.
Trail Food Meals
Top-quality, handcrafted, and nutrient-packed dehydrated meals for outdoor adventures
Meticulously packed to order for freshness and flavour
Gourmet dishes to savour beneath the night sky after a day of exploration
Delicious and convenient trail foods designed for adventurers
Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available
Convenient, all-in-one hiking meals
Designed to save time without compromising on flavour or nutrition
Meals are tasty, healthy, and lightweight
Options available for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets
Instructions For Use – All that is required is Boiling water
Add hot water – Add 8-11 cm of boiling water to the cook-in bag.
Stir in cook-in bag – Stir your meal in the bag
Close the bag – Ziplock the bag closed.
Rehydrate your meal – Let your meal steep in the bag for 25-30 minutes.
Eat and enjoy the trail food meal
Note: All Cook-in Bags contain a 1 Serving Meal*
Dietary Considerations: MSG free, Preservative free, Additive free; Dairy-free
Processed in a facility that handles wheat, egg, milk, soybean, peanuts, and tree nut products.
For prolonged shelf life, store in a cool, dark place.
Trail Food Meals contain all-natural ingredients.
We often get asked about meal sizes.
A Medium is perfect for a female hiker, even on tough Rim of Africa type hikes.
A Large – think more hungry man-sized.
High Performance options with added quinoa – excellent for growing teenage boys and ultra lengthy, tough, cold hikes! I hope this helps.
On average the sizes available are:
Medium Meal
Packaged Weight: 142 grams
Net Weight: 130 grams
Average Rehydrated Weight: < 400 grams
Large Meal
Packaged Weight: 182 grams
Net Weight: 170 grams
Average Rehydrated Weight: > 420 grams
Apart from these main meal options, breakfasts, drinks and a huge range of trail snacks are also catered for.
Ranger Meals are cheaper meals for rangers, workers and staff who need to eat on the fly.
