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Trail Meals

Complete backpacking meals built from dehydrated and dried ingredients. These trail-tested breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and no-cook options are designed for lightweight travel, steady energy, and practical field preparation. Recipes emphasize calorie density, simplicity, and real-world performance.

Apple Cranberry Trail Oatmeal

Apple Cranberry Trail Oatmeal

Sunday, 12 April 2026
Oatmeal with apples and cranberries is a warm, calorie-dense trail breakfast that combines rolled oats with dried fruit and powdered milk for balanced carbohydrates and protein. The ingredients...

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Mitchell's Beef Barley Soup

Mitchell's Beef Barley Soup

Wednesday, 25 March 2026
This dehydrated beef barley soup recipe converts a Mitchell’s Soup Company Beef Barley Soup mix into a compact and trail-ready meal suitable for backpacking and paddling trips. Cooking the soup...

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Backcountry Ratatouille

Backcountry Ratatouille

Monday, 28 July 2025

A vibrant rosemary-infused ratatouille with roasted veggies and tangy tomato sauce, perfect for home or dehydrated for a lightweight, flavorful backpacking gourmet dinner.

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Big Trail Chocolate Biscotti

Big Trail Chocolate Biscotti

Saturday, 26 July 2025

Crispy dark chocolate biscotti with walnuts, perfect for a rich, portable trail snack to enjoy with coffee or stash in your pack for hiking energy. They can also make for a delicious dessert!

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Savory Cheddar Mash

Savory Cheddar Mash

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
A quick, hearty mix of Idahoan mashed potatoes topped with cheddar, bacon bits, green onion, and ghee—perfect for a savoury trail lunch or dinner side in minutes.

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Nutty Apple Oatmeal

Nutty Apple Oatmeal

Friday, 21 March 2025
A warm, spiced bowl of oatmeal topped with tender cinnamon apples and a nutty crunch with chopped walnuts—perfect for a cozy trail morning.

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