Comments on: 22 Simple Backpacking Meal Ideas from Trader Joe’s

By: Mike Rivera

Mike Rivera

I like to be prepared for emergencies and use backpacking ideas for stocking up. I have various says to be able to eat and drink if we lose power for any number of days!

By: Ayan

Ayan

Merci pour toutes ces idées. Elles m ont beaucoup plues. Surtout celle des pitas

By: Garrison

Garrison

This is great – Thanks for all the tips????

By: Fresh Out Do

Fresh Out Do

In reply to Josh. Thanks, Josh! We really appreciate the encouragement and comment. Megan

By: Josh

Josh

I am a former guide and I really love this website. I’ve seen so many people turned on to backcountry travel through the wonder + awe of a good culinary experience after a long day outdoors. We owe ourselves better eats out there, and you guys go a long way to taking the guesswork out of planning and prep.

Thank you for existing, and for giving the people (me) what they (I) want. Keep up the good work.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl

I made many of these meals for my first canoe trip. There was a group of 5 of us, and everyone really enjoyed these meals. Thanks for putting this together!

By: Lisa Rearick

Lisa Rearick

I make an “Adult” mac & cheese with dehydrated tuna w/dried peas, sun dried tomatoes, dehydrated bells, and dehydrated broccoli. Taking it just a bit further, I also make Shrimp fetuccini alfredo w/veggies using a dried alfredo sauce mix. I find that many trail recipes are a little thin on veggies so I add more into my mixes. Remember anything that can be done with pasta can be done with Couscous, Quinoa or instant rice.
How about a No Cook Ramen Tuna Noodle w/Veggies? 1 pkg ramen, sans/flavoring, *1 envelope no-salt bouillon, 1 T Italian Seasoning, 1 pkg True Lemon, 1T dry minced onion, 1/8 t garlic powder, 1/8 t ground dry mustard*. 1/4 cup dehydrated tuna (or sea legs, or shrimp, or chicken), 3/4 cup mixed dried veggies (cabbage, green beans, carrots, broccoli, red bells). Add in one package of Olive oil and parmesan cheese from the pizza delivery service. Put from * to* in a separate bag (I use daily meds zip bags for this) and package everything else in one freezer bag or vacuum bag, adding the sauce & extras before sealing. On the trail or road, cover the noodle mix with water and let rehydrate. Pour off almost all the water, add the oil and cheese and sauce mix. Stir and enjoy. I love this one for road trips as it rehydrates on the hot dash while we take a 15 minute walk to stretch our legs.

By: santa

santa

this is really nice article and I would loved it.

By: Fresh Out Do

Fresh Out Do

In reply to Sarah @ Champagne Tastes.

Hope you enjoy! We’ve always wanted to do an overnight trip in the Grand Canyon – that’s going to be an awesome trip.

Michael swears by the harissa sardines from Trader Joe’s – I bet they would be great with couscous.

By: Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

This is amazing!!! I’ve been planning to eat couscous + spices + Sardines + nuts for our Grand Canyon overnight trip.. I’m gonna try some of these too!!! Thank you!!