Whether you're sitting at base camp or out on the lonesome trail, you still have to eat. Sometimes it's a bit difficult to meet your own high food standards when out in the wilderness, and between storing perishables in a cooler or risking eating out...
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Trail Cooking Perfection
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Quick Meals
Dessert
Trail Cooking Perfection
The top trail tested choices in outdoor cooking.
The ultimate in camp cooking, both burners run on propane canisters. Perfect for breakfast eggs, making soups or stews or even a full-course camping meal at a moments notice.
Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Camp Stove
The fastest way to boil or heat up your water on the trail. Made for things such as tea, coffee, or single-serving soups.
Jetboil Thermos Mug
Everything you need to cook on the trail.
Jetboil TrailCook 1.2 L Precision Cooking System | REI Co-op
Breakfast
The most important meal of the day, and that is no understatement when out in the wilderness.
This tasty apple porridge is wholly organic, and comes in several sizes. Just add warm water, and enjoy!
Firepot | Baked Apple Porridge
Morning oats are a breakfast staple, and you can take the joys of them even on the trail, this time with raspberries!
Summit | Morning Oats with Raspberry
This packet is full to the brim with blueberry, coconut and cranberries so you have an endless well of energy to draw from over the course of your hiking day!
TentMeals | Blueberry Burst Breakfast
Coffee is a requirement, so having quick access to it is a must.
ReadyWise | Instant Coffee
Lunch
Midday or mid-trail energy to push your way to the summit.
Bring your favorite italian flatbread with you everywhere you go!
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bowl
Black beans, rice, beef and cheese all smothered in red enchilada sauce. Is there anything else more perfect for an outdoor lunch?
Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bowl
Hearty, and filling with 810 calories to keep you going on the trail.
Peak Refuel | Beef Stroganoff
Cheese and pasta are a perfect combo. Add chicken to the mix with some buffalo sauce, and it's a party!
Mountain House | Buffalo-Style Chicken Mac & Cheese
Dinner
After a long day outdoors, there's nothing better than tucking in to something nice and hardy back at base camp.
A Texas mainstay brought to the wilderness with stunning accuracy and attention to taste.
Wayfayrer | Sausage & Beans
Simple but filling, and guaranteed to put a smile on the face of even the pickiest of eaters.
Mountain House | Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
Cozying up to a large bowl of lasanga makes it feel like you're almost out in the Italian wilds yourself.
Mountain House | Beef Lasagna
Great-tasting meal with tons of nutrients.
ReadyWise | Freeze-Dried Chicken Pot Pie
Easy-to-pack, lightweight, and delicious freeze-dried meal.
Mountain House Chicken Teriyaki with Rice
Quick Meals
Fast and easy boosts that are minimal mess, but maximum flavor.
A fast and simple omlette meal with sausage, bacon and beans that just takes water, and can be served hot or cold.
MRE | All Day Breakfast
It's not a hiking trip without a bit of granola.
REAL Turmat | Crunchy Granola
Enjoy this dry, or with a splash of milk.
Mountain House | Granola with Milk and Blueberries
Dessert
A sweet treat to cap off an amazing day.
Chocolate is a non-negotiable if you ask me, so these little packets are a must-have.
Expedition Foods Chocolate Chip Biscuit Pudding
Freeze-dried to perfection, you're never too far away from a big ice cream sandwich after a long day on the trail.
Mountain House | Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
Freeze-dried fruit and rich chocolate brownies.
ReadyWise | Dried Raspberries and Brownie Bites
Handy To Have
Never leave home and hit the trail without these.
Always have some of these in your camping bag or first aid when you're going up the country. Usually comes in packs of 6, and just one lasts for hours!
Smart Fuel | Canned Heat 6 Pack
Full essentials cooking kit. It comes with a spoon, spatula, tongs and even a silicone holder.
Outdoor 4-Piece Camp Stove Cooking Set
Small yet powerful. It's very useful to have around, since there's always a can to open or a beer bottle to open.
Compact Can and Bottle Opener
You need a place to prep your food, so why not get the cutting board and the knife to cut your meal in one fell swoop? Also has a sheathe for the knife.
Santoku | Meal Prep Set With Cutting Board & Parring Knife
