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Family Traditions – How our favorite camp meals came to be!

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Embrace The Chill: Our Tips & Tricks for Winter Camping!

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Family Traditions – How our favorite camp meals came to be!

As a family that has been cooking outside for multiple generations, one common question we hear is “where do your recipes come from?”. Our roots are in the deep South regions of the United States; but our travels have exposed us to flavors worldwide. That being said, most of the…

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  • April 30, 2024April 30, 2024
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Embrace The Chill: Our Tips & Tricks for Winter Camping!

Winter camping is a unique and exhilarating experience that transforms the great outdoors into a serene winter wonderland. While summer camping has its charms, there’s something magical about camping amidst a snowy landscape. For those adventurous souls ready to embrace the chill, we’ve curated a list of top 5 tips…

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  • January 25, 2024February 14, 2024
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For The Kiddos!

Nourishing our kids with meaningful wilderness experiences can be a full-time job, and if you’re a parent who’s taken the kids camping, you know that mealtime is nooo exception! Meal time can perhaps be the most joyous or stressful moment of a family camping trip or road trip. We are…

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  • November 7, 2023November 9, 2023
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What’s Your Camping Style?

Take a deep dive into our curated Meal Bundles, designed for Every Camper Type! Camping isn’t just a one-size-fits-all experience; it’s a world of diverse outdoor adventures waiting to be explored. Whether you’re an intrepid backpacker seeking solitude in the backcountry or a family of campers looking to enjoy the…

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  • October 12, 2023October 12, 2023
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Trail Meals for Dry Camps

For many of us, there’s nothing quite like traveling through remote wilderness areas, far away from the hustle and bustle of life. These super remote locations often provide breathtaking vistas and the solitude many wilderness travelers live for. However, from time to time, and especially here in the Southwest, these…

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  • September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
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A Summer Recap From Bend Outdoors – Back To The Fundamentals

– a guest blog by Mark Cortinas – In a world so vastly complex and ever changing, the outdoors is something so vital to center us back to what really matters most. Bend Outdoors hosted two guided trips to Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Teton National park, and had…

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  • September 13, 2023September 13, 2023
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For The Sweet Tooth

At Packit Gourmet, we take pride in crafting desserts that ignite your taste buds and make your outdoor adventures even sweeter. Got a sweet tooth, yourself? We are confident our mouthwatering lineup of camp desserts will take your wilderness experience to new heights Let’s take a deep dive into our…

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  • June 18, 2023June 19, 2023
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Our Team’s Top Picks for 3 Day Weekend Adventures

Summer has arrived here in Texas along with one of our favorite summer rituals – The 3 Day Weekend! We take long weekends seriously here at Packit Gourmet, and we think you should too! To help inspire, we’ve compiled some of our favorite dream long weekend destinations near Packit Gourmet…

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  • May 21, 2023May 22, 2023
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What’s In Our Camp Kitchen?

The Camp Kitchen: A sacred space, where all are welcome! A space dedicated to community, nourishment, flavor, and where hangry campers find solace! As lifelong purveyors of well crafted camp meals and trail food, we have amassed a large repertoire of chef tools and kitchen gadgetry, learning best practices and…

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  • October 19, 2021April 21, 2023
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2025 Mail Drop Locations for Thru and Section Hikers

Tackling one of the USA’s amazing long-distance trails is an exciting and daunting prospect, especially when it comes to long term meal planning. To help with a little of the planning we’ve put together mail drop maps for three of the most popular hiking trails: Appalachian Trail, John Muir Trail and…

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  • April 5, 2019February 27, 2025
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All The Extras – Our Always Free Condiments Just Got Better!

Packit Gourmet meals include all of the items you need to elevate your outdoor dining experience including chips and cheese toppers, “the works” for your burger and any condiments we think will enhance the flavors of the meal. Over the years, we’ve come to realize that not everyone chooses the same…

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  • July 18, 2023July 27, 2023
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The Great Tortilla Showdown

Why does the tortilla reign supreme? Simply put, the tortilla or wrap is a practically un-smush-able, shelf stable, easy to pack bread that you can pair to any and all savory flavors. Tortillas and wraps open the door to backcountry meal possibilities that are unattainable without this magical layer of…

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  • March 24, 2023May 21, 2023
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Packit Gourmet is a family-owned & operated trailfood company based in the Hill Country of Austin, Texas. Our hope for this blog is to provide our customers (and beyond!) with more than just news about our product. We’ll feature our own stories, as well as contributors, in an effort to build a blog that is a resource, a conversation and a place for shared knowledge and story-telling.

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