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Winter Backpacking Food

One of the best things about winter backpacking and mountaineering trips is the food. You can eat just about anything and never feel guilty about it, including these Ritter Sport Bars which pack over 630 calories each! Seriously though, winter... 

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Starbucks Instant Coffee Rorschach Test

I was skeptical. My wife came home today with a packet of instant coffee from Starbucks claiming that she couldn't tell the difference between it and fresh brewed coffee.Then she showed me the little packet it comes in, and I thought, could... 

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Packit Gourmet: Interview with Co-Founder Sara Welton

What is the significance of your company name, Packit Gourmet?   Our philosophy is that home cooking is the new gourmet – so basically our aim was to bring good homemade tasting food to the outdoors. We wanted a name that would connect that... 

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Packit Gourmet: Cajun Ranch Chicken Salad

Today was the second day in a row where temperatures have been over 90 degrees F in Massachusetts and firing up my stove was not on the agenda. So I decided to try Packit Gourmet's Cajun Ranch Chicken Salad this evening, which just needs 3/4... 

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Packit Gourmet: Austintacious Tortilla Soup

  I'm not a big soup eater on the trail, so I was blown away when I tried a Packit Gourmet's Tortilla Soup last week (2.7 oz) on a long backpacking trip. I made this meal on one of those nights when I was too tired to invest much energy in... 

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Dehydrating Backpacking Meals with the L’Equip 528

  Benefits of Dehydration I’ve really gotten into dehydrating my own backpacking meals this summer. It’s a great way to add variety to your backpacking menu, save money, and eat a healthy diet. But those benefits aside, I’ve found... 

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Long Distance Backpacking Meals

I just finished bagging all of the food I need for an upcoming trek through the 100 mile wilderness on the Maine section of the Appalachian Trail. All together, I packed 9 days worth of food in the 2 OPSACKs you see above. Together, they weigh 14.2 lbs... 

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