Food and Consumables
Packit Gourmet Cook-in Bags
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Packit Gourmet Cook-in Bags.
DetailsWTB gossamer gear warm sak pot cozy
If you have one that you’d like to unload, hit me up. Medium size please. Thanks.
DetailsHow Does Freeze-Drying work? (The Physics of Making Freeze-Dried Backpacking Food)
Why and how does freeze-drying work? The physics and science of freeze-drying your own backpacking food, plus a killer freeze-dried hash browns recipe.
DetailsGAZ fuel canisters
Multiple GAZ fuel canisters Intact, never used 3 double sized $2 each 7 or 8 small sized $1 each Or best offer
DetailsFreeze-Drying Your Own Backpacking Meals: How to Eat Your Favorite Town Food on the Trail
In this freeze-drying installment, we discuss the history of freeze-drying and experiment with using a freeze dryer to prepare our favorite take-out town meal for enjoyment in the backcountry.
DetailsZPACKS ULTRALIGHT BEAR BAGGING KIT (DCF, LARGE)
SOLD Like new. Used once. Price includes shipping+fees. Ships USPS Priority Mail next business day after payment received. Large Roll Top Food Bag – 1.5 ounces (43 grams) Rock Sack:…
DetailsHow to Plan Food for a Backpacking Trip (Member Q&A)
Considerations for backcountry food planning, caloric density, packaging, and more for hiking and backpacking.
DetailsHarvest Right Home Freeze Dryer Review
The Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer is a fantastic – and fantastically expensive – way to prepare backpacking meals.
DetailsMSR 33 oz fuel bottle
Hoping to find a bottle like the one in the pic: An MSR 33 oz. Condition is not important to me as long as it doesn’t leak. I’ll take what…
DetailsSOLD: Heather’s Choice Sockeye Chowder
Got 5 of these. Normally $15 each. Yours for $40 – almost half off. They are all marked between March & September of 2021 for expiration, but they’re sealed and…
DetailsPeak Refuel Elk Ragu Pasta 4x
Selling 4x Peak Refuel Elk Ragu Pasta, because I have extra; more than I need. Expire 7/2026. Selling all together. $40.00 Shipped. Pay via PayPal, friends and family, or you…
DetailsC.S. Instant Coffee
Although the compact size, strong flavors, and wide distribution of Starbucks Via will always be attractive to ultralight backpackers, more discriminating coffee drinkers should consider C.S. Instant Coffee. It comes…
DetailsHarvest Right Freeze Dryer
Freeze drying is the ultimate DIY process for the passionate backcountry foodie. The food lasts much longer, is more nutritious, and cooks much faster than dehydrated foods. In addition, the…
DetailsExcalibur 2400 Dehydrator
For DIY backcountry foodies who don’t yet want to make an investment into a freeze dryer, we recommend Excalibur Dehydrators. They are simple, reliable, and effective. The Excalibur 2400 Dehydrator…
DetailsCS Instant Coffee Review
CS Instant Coffee is a small instant coffee product designed to compete with Starbucks Via and other popular backcountry coffee solutions.
DetailsKuju Pour Over Coffee Review
Kuju pour over coffee singles are direct-trade, ethically-sourced coffee packaged in a single-serving disposable pour over pouch.
DetailsGood To-Go Herbed Mushroom Risotto Review (Video)
This Good To-Go Herbed Mushroom Risotto review features one of the best packaged backpacking meals I’ve ever eaten.
DetailsPrimus Winter Gas Review
Primus released a new blend of gas known as Winter Gas. Does this blend increase fuel efficiency? Is it worth the cost?
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