It's been awhile since we had reviewed Packit Gourmet meals, and with a number of road trips under our belt this summer, I was excited to try the no-cook chicken salad meals the most. I've often said that the hardest meal for us is lunch. Too often ends up being a bag of chips, some… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Packit Gourmet
Tag: trail food
Food Find: Brandless
When we lived on the mainland I had two Trader Joe's not far away. I had access to large, well stocked grocery and natural food stores that carried all the fun food finds....If I had a lame snack while hiking, that was all on me. Then we moved to a remote island and suddenly finding… Continue reading Food Find: Brandless
May Food Find Round Up
For most of us, hiking season is here finally. (Well, unless you live in the desert or the frozen hinterlands....) Looking for some new ideas for your trail meals? For trail snacks? Jack Link's Beef Steak Strip bars. It's meat. In a portable bar form, made for easy snacking. If you are on a higher-protein… Continue reading May Food Find Round Up
Trail Recipe: Coconut Bars
The coconut bars might not be the best choice for ultra-hot summer weather, but they are a great option for trips the rest of the year. They are lightly sweet, and satisfying. I've given two methods for making them. Tree nut and peanut free, it's a great option to the Lara Bar style recipes. Coconut… Continue reading Trail Recipe: Coconut Bars
Commercial Meal Review: Heather’s Choice
Commercial backpacking meals are changing, and in a positive way. The sodium-laden, glop in a bag meal is quietly being replaced by innovative small companies, with a taste for modern fare. Heather's Choice is one of the new guard. You don't have to be limited to scary meals full of TVP and orange "cheese", you… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Heather’s Choice