This is a staple at the backpacking camp I work at. It's pretty good stuff (though not nearly so good as real hummus), but poor prep can make it really rough. Mostly, you need to err on the side of overhydrating it, it really is a lot better with olive oil, and also does better with some spices/hot sauce. While not really necessary, lemon juice really helps. Given the opportunity, I'll use about 1 single use packet per 4 people. Given adequate time/motivation, I like to spice it at home for my own trips. I'd consider black pepper, paprika, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Sriracha helps (I have decided that this is a luxury I'm willing to carry). This makes a good first day meal if you like to carry more fresh things the first day–try it with pita or flatbread and avocado, cucumber, or tomato. This is a tier-2 meal for me–I'm mostly happy with a cheese/cracker/nut mix and PB/honey/cracker rotation, with a few extras thrown in occasionally for variety.
