Unfortunately, I paid little attention to the fact that this is a stew. Which is why this review is titled "bring a side dish" - you'll want something to chew on. I did use 1/…
- Philip, 07/02/12
Wilmington

I know in freeze dried foods that the salt content is always going to be high but in this pack i just weasn't able to get past it. I was chugging water down after every bite,…
- Ryan, 11/03/11
New York City

I did enjoy this meal greatly. Everything tastes better when you're hungry and on the trail but this was really very good. A great blend of savory, sweet, sour, etc. I did no…
- Philip, 07/02/12
Wilmington

Was great, but should have let sit longer than 13 minutes as instructed. Some rice was crunchy. This was at 800 feet elevation too. I would recommend this to anyone and buy…
- Micahel, 11/04/12
Tennessee

Not inedible and still better than Mountainhouse freeze dried, but still not good. I can only stomach the vegetarian meals made by this brand.…
- Jeff, 06/01/11
Washington

I tried some of this a few months ago. I had my wonderments as to how anything could be "wild west" and meat-free at the same time. Guess what? IT CAN'T!!!! This is some of th…
- charles, 06/01/12

now we all know that freeze dried foods are packed with salt and that just goes with the territory but they usually blend the flavors around such a high salt content that you…
- Ryan, 02/28/12
New York City

Let's face it, there are very few freeze dried foods that are considered more than decent. This isn't the exception, but it is at least identifiable...that is, it looks like m…
- jason, 08/23/11

The Backpacker's Pantry chili mac is pretty good, but I like the Mountain House chili mac much better, so I will stick with it. If for some reason I can't find the MH, this o…
- Jerri, 09/27/12
CA

I've tried several dehydrated food products from both Mountain House and Backpackers Pantry. The Chili Mac with Beef by Backpackers Pantry is THE BEST hiking grub you can buy…
- Mike, 01/25/12
Massillon

Organic, Perfect for 1 person, and nice dense carbs for staying active! Best price on the internet, but a few you'll love them…
- Andrew, 09/21/11
West Virginia

This one is really good. I used hot water so that it was a warm breakfast. Super yummy and filling. Great way to start the day.…
- Suzanne, 03/02/13
PA

I had this for breakfast on my first overnight in Shoshone National Forrest near Yellowstone Wyoming. This stuff was amazing, I recommend packing a Starbucks viva coffee, use…
- jarod, 07/14/12
Athens, ohio

What first sold me was that this food package was vegetarian. Being a vegetarian out in the wild is a bit challenging. It's nice to have good meat-free food on hand - that act…
- Paris, 09/08/11
Virginia

My wife packed/cooked this meal during a camping trip and mistakenly offered me a bite. I'm not a vegetarian, however, I found this meal to be very tasteful and was delighted…
- Yarri, 03/08/11
Upstate, NY

If you don't like, or are unable, to dehydrate your own food this is a good way to go. A little high in price but, let's be honest, you're not just buying food, you're buying…
- Aaron, 09/23/12

I've used several different dehydrated egg brands and have found Backpacker's Pantry to be right on par with the rest of them. As usual, the eggs end up a little runny, but th…
- JUSTIN, 08/17/12

I packed these eggs for a trip to the Boundary Waters and they were glorious. However, I would recommend sticking to regular scrambled eggs, rather than the pre-packaged huevo…
- Shayna, 10/18/11
Athens, OH

It doesn't taste exactly like cheese cake but its pretty close. It hits the spot when you crave something sweet out in the woods. Its also more like a pudding texture than che…
- Adam, 11/24/11
Mass

Buy Strawberries and add water to them as you are starting to boil water for dinner. This one does not taste like icing (unlike the mountain house brand.)…
- Andrea, 07/10/11
VERNAL

These aren't gonna replace a meal, but it's nice to have something to snack on other than the usual granola, etc. It's best to have these with a little bit of water on hand f…
- Brian, 12/29/12

I gave them plenty of time to rehydrate ( added water before I started dinner) and topped the cheesecake. Super yummy!…
- Andrea, 07/10/11
VERNAL

I got a bunch of these for a month long road trip that included outdoor excursions. We made them in hotels, in the car, and out camping. The problem you can have with this pro…
- Melissa, 10/30/11

Like the other reviews, it is difficult not to make chocolate pudding. But, if that's what you end up with, it is really good! I though it was a bit much to add all the toppi…
- Philip, 07/02/12
Wilmington

I love this stuff. Much more satisfying than granola or oatmeal on a cold morning. The instructions are a bit lacking. It says to add water (presumably cold), mix, and then co…
- MIKE, 08/18/11
Denver

good fast hot breakfast on trail can dress it u as you cook cooks very quick…
- Barry, 09/07/10
denver

Wouldn't want it everyday (I like my steak) but easy to make and is a good addition to the meal or by itself.…
- Joel, 09/11/12
Peculiar

So this was my first attempt to purchase a meal to send with my boy scout on a backpack camping trip. I THOUGHT I was buying something he could add water to, wait, and enjoy.…
- Mary, 12/12/12

This hot apple cobbler was actually very good. not the easiest thing to prepare in the bush, but its worth it.…
- mike, 11/22/11

initially i was totally turned off to the idea of freeze dried ice cream. but after nibbling on a buddy's one night in the woods i found myself surprisingly satisfied and crav…
- Matt, 02/22/11
Lancaster PA

This freeze dried ice cream is wonderful! It doesn't need to be refridgerated so it is great for camping trips. It is also a great snack for kids on the go. DELICIOUS!…
- Irene, 01/21/11