The perfect starter kit for the new backpacking chef or a great way to replenish a dwindling supply! Our Basic Camp Kitchen Pack includes all of the basic vegetables, beans and meats necessary for eating well on the trail. We’ve included a mix of our favorite dehydrated and freeze-dried items so that you can enjoy maximum flavor, quickest rehydration and lightest pack weight possible. - $20 in Savings!
- Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Vegetables
- Dehydrated, Pre-Cooked Beans
- Freeze-Dried Meat
Included Packets:
Two convenient pouches of shelf-stable bacon are included in each box making it easy to enjoy bacon wraps or a side of bacon with your breakfast while you’re in the wilderness. 
One pouch of this premium bacon is just about the right amount for one person so they’re no need to repack and the attractive odor of bacon is sealed away from curious animals. - Gluten Free
- Naturally Smoked
Backpacker's "The Green Scene" recognized our Bamboo Mini Utensil Sets as a great piece of green gear:
Metal utensils scratch non-stick pots, and I find plastic melts around the fourth piece of french toast I'm flipping. But bamboo won't rip up non-stick pots, and unless you actually light it on fire, it'll flip your french toast, stir your spaghetti, and spoon cereal into your mouth for as many days on the trail as you can muster.
Those are just some of the reasons that I love Packit Gourmet's Bamboo Mini Utensil Set. This knife, fork and spoon set is made from bamboo, which is stronger than wood. Though bamboo has been getting a bad rap lately when it's processed into polyester, in its raw form (which this set is), it's from a quick-growing renewable resource with relatively low environmental impact. Bonus: it's small enough to nest in most cook sets (six inches long), a mere 0.7 ounces for the set, and a reasonable $6 at your local outfitter or online. packitgourmet.com
Those of you that enjoy inventing your own recipes will be happy to hear that our extensive condiment selection got a mention in the BACKPACKER 2010 Gear Guide too! And don't forget the cooking gear - our Mini Bamboo Utensil Set is a great green alternative to teh standard eating utensils.
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top filching them from convenience stores on the way to the trailhead. They don't stock the good stuff anyway. For real gourmet add-ons, go to PackitGourmet.com, where you'll find balsamic vinegar, French fruit jam, Justin's nut butters, chocolate fudge sauce and more - all sold in individual packages made for the trail. Bamboo Mini Utensil Set
This three-piece Bamboo Mini Utensil Set is safe for nonstick cookware, lighter than Lexan, plenty durable - and greener, since fast-growing bamboo is a renewable resource.
Backpacker Magazine released their top Backpacking Essentials this month - a variety of products that make hiking and camping easier, safer and more comfortable. Included: "the best dehydrated dinner we've ever tasted" and four other meals from the Packit Gourmet line-up!
Tuscan Beef Stew
"The best meal I've ever had on the trail," says one tester. "If I was served this at a restaurant, I would have complimented the chef." Unlike so many camp stews, this one actually looks good - full of colorful vegetables like corn and carrots and tomatoes - and it's served atop creamy polenta. With the protein punch of the beef, it's also satisfyingly hearty after a long trail day. Serves 2, with bigger-than-average portions.
Cheddar Jack Cheese Spread
"Real cheese flavor, blended with spices and veggies, make this spread way more appetizing than I expected," says a tester whose family scarfed it in Rocky Mountain National Park. Bring your own crackers, tortilla pr extras to dip. Prep: Just add cold water.
Jump-Start Fruit Smoothies
"Exactly what I want in a breakfast," says one tester, "fast, no mess, great taste. It's like a creamy yogurt drink without a strong yogurt flavor, and you can really taste the fruit." And with 420 calories, 42 grams of carbs, and 35 grams of protein, this really can serve as breakfast. Testers' only wish: even more fruit chunks. Prep couldn't be easier: add cold water and stir. Comes in four flavors: Berry Berry (our fave), Tropic Fusion, Kiwi Berry and Eat a Peach.
All-American Burger Wrap
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hy wait until after the trip to get that burger you're craving? "This actually tastes like it came off the grill," says one tester. The meat is a little crumbly but not dry; wrap it in a tortilla (BYO) with ketchup, mayo, mustard and relish (included in separate packets, so yes, you can have it your way). Testers also liked this company's deli-style Roast Beef Wrap.
TexMex Breakfast Taco
"The best dehydrated breakfast I've ever tasted," says a self-proclaimed food snob with more than 15 years of experience testing camp meals. "It has real-egg texture and flavor, and the tangy salsa has chunks of tomatoes and just the right amount of kick." The egg-potato-cheese combo has long lasting fuel, so we didn't need an energy bar an hour after leaving camp.
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Featured in the March newsletter:- Five Essential Meals from Backpacker Magazine
- Grocery & Gear Get Nods Too!
- Cheesecake Extravangaza!
- March Sale Items
