Backpacking Meal Reviews

We publish detailed reviews of popular freeze-dried and dehydrated backpacking meals. All of our reviews are conducted in the field by real outdoor enthusiasts like yourself. Hike often and Hikefull!

Best Backpacking Pad-Thai

Sep 2, 2023

We sample four popular freeze-dried and dehydrated backpacking Pad Thai meals, crowning one the winner of our 2023 Pad Thai Roundup.

Backpacker’s Pantry Pad Thai with Chicken Review

Aug 6, 2023

Here we review the festive and flavorful Backpacker’s Pantry Pad Thai with Chicken. Find out if this calorie dense and peanut-centric dish brings the flavor to the backcountry.

Mountain House Pad Thai with Chicken Review

Aug 4, 2023

Mountain House claims this Pad Thai meal offers take-out quality on the trail. Our reviewers take it to the test.

Good To-Go Pad Thai Review

Jul 26, 2023

We loved Good To-Go’s Thai Curry so we were eager to also try their Pad Thai. Read our in-depth review of Good To-Go’s take on the quintessential Thai noodle dish.

Alpine Aire Grilled Chicken Pad Thai Review

Jul 21, 2023

Alpine Aire’s Grilled Chicken Pad Thai offers a flavor-bomb for backcountry travellers. Is this meal a one-way ticket to Thai flavors or to somewhere else? Read our full detailed review to find out more.

Mountain House Beef Stroganoff Review

Jul 5, 2023

Mountain House Beef Stroganoff is a classic amongst backcountry fair. In this in-depth review we take it on the trail to see if it deserves its reputation.

Peak Refuel Chicken Pesto Pasta Review

May 21, 2023

Peak Refuel offers up this creamy Italian-style pesto sauce mixed with ziti noodles, white chicken, spices, and parmesan cheese.

Alpine Aire Vaquero Scramble Review

May 18, 2023

Eggs, potatoes, peppers, and cheese. Alpine Aire’s Vaquero Sramble breakfast promises a hearty trailside breakfast with a southwestern flaire. Our reviewers try the meal in the field. Find our if it lives up to its promise.

Good To-Go Chicken Gumbo Review

Apr 11, 2023

Good To-Go takes on a creole clasic with their Chicken Gumbo. Rice, chicken, and okra, lots of okra, combine into this low-country meal. Our reviwers take these flavors to the foothills of Appalachia for our review.

Good To-Go Thai Curry Review

Feb 5, 2023

This post contains affiliate links. Key FeaturesServing Size: 95 grams Calories Per Serving: 380Recommneded Soak Time: 20 minutes Retail Price: $8.60/Single Serving | $15.50/Double ServingThe Good To-Go Thai Curry offers a craveable flavor experience. Uncompromising...