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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 of a cup of regular water to make. This meal [...]

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3 Day Backpacking Menu

There are times on backpacking trips when I simply cannot eat enough food in a day to keep up with my body’s caloric demands. This is a big issue for me on days where I want to hike more than 15 miles and there are a few mountains in the way. When planning the contents [...]

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Backpacker’s Pantry: Dehydrated Meals

I originally became a devotee of freezer bag cooking because I like to eat clean. Dehydrated mashed potatoes, Knorr soup mixes, or ramen noodle packs are full of salt, MSG and other horrible ingredients that will pickle your liver. Give me a base of couscous, low salt vegetarian bouillon, dehydrated vegetables and a package of [...]

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