Backcountry Gear Blog Gettin' clinical...again.

We had a visit a few weeks ago from our Backpacker's Pantry Rep, and he set up a taste-testing-table for a few new flavors, and a few classic meals. I had no idea they've been around since 1951! Their chef, our adventure. It's pretty tough to make a truly tasty and filling freeze dried meal. Most of the time you'll see a huge list of unpronounceable ingredients and an (un)healthy dose of preservatives on the label. Backpacker's Pantry does their best to use natural, recognizable ingredients, and they even have a small selection of gluten free options. My recent favorite meals are the Chicken Risotto and the...