NO STOVE? NO PROBLEM! 19 COLD-PREP DISHES DELICIOUS ENOUGH TO DITCH YOUR STOVE

Whether you’ve decided to hike without a stove or are simply trying to beat the heat, our extensive selection of cold-prep beverages, entrees, sides and desserts will keep your belly full and your tastebuds happy! We’ve complied a list of these just-add-water dishes with water and time requirements for an easy side-by-side comparison.

Looking for additional information on these delicious dishes? Head to ‘View All Meals‘ on our website and click ‘Cool Water’ (listed under ‘Heat Need’) in the left sidebar. This will filter all of our menu options into cool water only, allowing you to view all of our cold prep dishes in one handy spot!

A TRIO OF SMOOTHIES TO JUMP START YOUR DAY!

MANGO KALE | BERRY BERRY | PEACH PASSIONFRUIT

Each of our Smoothies are a balanced blend of fruit and/or veggie purée, greek yogurt, whey, whole milk and more! Add 8 oz of water to these nutritious and delicious blends and shake-shake-shake it up!

NO-COOK LUNCH & DINNER ENTREES

With 10 entrees and 2 delicious dips, you can create a full menu from our diverse selection of cold-prep meals. These dishes range from vegan and vegetarian, to protein-packed chicken salads and a crave-worthy burger in the backcountry! Ready for even more fun? Add in our Happy Hour Snack Pack with our Black Bean Dip, Pico de Gallo and our Moonshine Margaritas!


DELI-SMOKED ROAST BEEF WRAP 4 oz water \| 45 minutes Our seasoned roast beef is mixed with sandwich veggies and blended with classic mayo and spicy brown mustard for a delicious and flavorful wrap!		MANY BEANS SALAD 8 oz water \| 90 minutes This protein-packed salad offers bright, fresh flavors on the trail! A four bean medley is mixed with green beans, sweet bell peppers, fire-roasted corn & more — all tossed in a sweet tangy dressing!


CURRY MANGO CHICKEN SALAD 5 oz water \| 15 minutes Curry-spiced chicken and sweet mango is what sets this chicken salad apart. Add in green peas, zante currants, parmesan cheese and a creamy mayo dressing for a perfect just-add-water lunch!		PIZZA MARGHERITA 2.5 oz water \| 20 minutes Mmmm..Pizza! Close your eyes and this blend of sundried tomatoes, creamy mozzarella shreds, sweet basil and extra virgin olive oil will transport you to Italy for a slice of margherita pizza!


KICKIN’ CHICKEN HOT WINGS WRAP 4 oz water \| 15 minutes Hot wing-spiced chicken with carrots, celery, green bell pepper and sautéed onion. Kick your “hot wings” up a notch with the included Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce!		ALL-AMERICAN WORKS BURGER 2 oz water \| 30 minutes A customer favorite, this Burger Wrap tastes like the real deal! Wrap your grill-seasoned beef up with the works (cheddar cheese, onions and tomato) and top it with your favorite condiments — YUM!!

CAJUN RANCH CHICKEN SALAD 5 oz water \| 15 minutes This is a traditional chicken salad kicked up a notch with delicious blackened-spiced chicken! Blended with parmesan cheese, chopped red onion, green bell pepper and cranberries — this chicken salad is a customer fav!		SOUTHWEST CORN & BLACK BEAN SALAD 6 oz water \| 90 minutes This salad offers a little of everything — bright fresh flavors from black beans, corn, tomatoes and chopped cilantro; tossed in a tangy vinaigrette; all topped with crunchy tortilla chips and spicy Cholula Hot Sauce!


TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD 5 oz water \| 15 minutes A smokey mesquite flavor is what makes this chicken salad stand out. With onions, peppers, celery and a burst of tart apple in the mix, you’ve got yourself a winner!		TRAILSIDE BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO 4 oz water \| 10 minutes Although this tasty burrito can be rehydrated with cool water, the Packit team did wish the beans were a little warmer. Our solution? Placing your Cook-in-Bag in nature’s oven (the sun) for 10 minutes — it’s perfection!


HAPPY HOUR BLACK BEAN DIP 5 oz water \| 10 minutes Our Happy Hour Bean Dip, Pico de Gallo and Moonshine Margaritas are like three (cold prep) peas in a pod! This dish can also be wrapped up in a tortilla for delicious black bean burrito!		HAPPY HOUR PICO DE GALLO 4 oz water \| 10 minutes Although this dish isn’t a stand alone entree, this bright & fresh tomato-based salsa packs a serious flavor punch! Either top your scrambled eggs or Trailside Burrito with a scoop or dive straight in with tortilla chips for a refreshing snack!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST . . . DESSERT!

Sometimes it seems as though our sweet tooth only gets bigger, stronger, and NEEDIER the longer we’re in the backcountry. Thankfully, these decadent desserts are ready to conquer your cravings in a matter of minutes using cold water only. Let’s dive in!


STRAWBERRY CHEESCAKE 3 oz water \| 10 minutes We blend classic NY-style cheesecake with bright, full-flavored strawberries AND top it with a gingersnap pecan crumble for a delish trailside dessert!		MOM’S BANANA PUDDIN’ 5 oz water \| 10 minutes This classic Southern dessert is chock full of real bananas enveloped in rich, creamy vanilla custard, sweet vanilla cake croutons and toasted unsweetened coconut!

BOSTON CREME PARFAIT 13 oz water \| 10 minutes Our version of a traditional Boston Creme Pie layers vanilla custard, sweet vanilla cake croutons and warm chocolate fudge — all topped off with toasted coconut for a decadent dessert!		MEYER LEMON CHEESECAKE 3 oz water \| 10 minutes Bright, refreshing lemon! This cheesecake balances cheesecake creamy sweetness with tangy lemon, and is topped off with a gingersnap pecan crumble!

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DELI-SMOKED ROAST BEEF WRAP 4 oz water \| 45 minutes Our seasoned roast beef is mixed with sandwich veggies and blended with classic mayo and spicy brown mustard for a delicious and flavorful wrap!		MANY BEANS SALAD 8 oz water \| 90 minutes This protein-packed salad offers bright, fresh flavors on the trail! A four bean medley is mixed with green beans, sweet bell peppers, fire-roasted corn & more — all tossed in a sweet tangy dressing!


CURRY MANGO CHICKEN SALAD 5 oz water \| 15 minutes Curry-spiced chicken and sweet mango is what sets this chicken salad apart. Add in green peas, zante currants, parmesan cheese and a creamy mayo dressing for a perfect just-add-water lunch!		PIZZA MARGHERITA 2.5 oz water \| 20 minutes Mmmm..Pizza! Close your eyes and this blend of sundried tomatoes, creamy mozzarella shreds, sweet basil and extra virgin olive oil will transport you to Italy for a slice of margherita pizza!


KICKIN’ CHICKEN HOT WINGS WRAP 4 oz water \| 15 minutes Hot wing-spiced chicken with carrots, celery, green bell pepper and sautéed onion. Kick your “hot wings” up a notch with the included Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce!		ALL-AMERICAN WORKS BURGER 2 oz water \| 30 minutes A customer favorite, this Burger Wrap tastes like the real deal! Wrap your grill-seasoned beef up with the works (cheddar cheese, onions and tomato) and top it with your favorite condiments — YUM!!

CAJUN RANCH CHICKEN SALAD 5 oz water \| 15 minutes This is a traditional chicken salad kicked up a notch with delicious blackened-spiced chicken! Blended with parmesan cheese, chopped red onion, green bell pepper and cranberries — this chicken salad is a customer fav!		SOUTHWEST CORN & BLACK BEAN SALAD 6 oz water \| 90 minutes This salad offers a little of everything — bright fresh flavors from black beans, corn, tomatoes and chopped cilantro; tossed in a tangy vinaigrette; all topped with crunchy tortilla chips and spicy Cholula Hot Sauce!


TEXAS MESQUITE CHICKEN SALAD 5 oz water \| 15 minutes A smokey mesquite flavor is what makes this chicken salad stand out. With onions, peppers, celery and a burst of tart apple in the mix, you’ve got yourself a winner!		TRAILSIDE BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO 4 oz water \| 10 minutes Although this tasty burrito can be rehydrated with cool water, the Packit team did wish the beans were a little warmer. Our solution? Placing your Cook-in-Bag in nature’s oven (the sun) for 10 minutes — it’s perfection!


HAPPY HOUR BLACK BEAN DIP 5 oz water \| 10 minutes Our Happy Hour Bean Dip, Pico de Gallo and Moonshine Margaritas are like three (cold prep) peas in a pod! This dish can also be wrapped up in a tortilla for delicious black bean burrito!		HAPPY HOUR PICO DE GALLO 4 oz water \| 10 minutes Although this dish isn’t a stand alone entree, this bright & fresh tomato-based salsa packs a serious flavor punch! Either top your scrambled eggs or Trailside Burrito with a scoop or dive straight in with tortilla chips for a refreshing snack!


STRAWBERRY CHEESCAKE 3 oz water \| 10 minutes We blend classic NY-style cheesecake with bright, full-flavored strawberries AND top it with a gingersnap pecan crumble for a delish trailside dessert!		MOM’S BANANA PUDDIN’ 5 oz water \| 10 minutes This classic Southern dessert is chock full of real bananas enveloped in rich, creamy vanilla custard, sweet vanilla cake croutons and toasted unsweetened coconut!

BOSTON CREME PARFAIT 13 oz water \| 10 minutes Our version of a traditional Boston Creme Pie layers vanilla custard, sweet vanilla cake croutons and warm chocolate fudge — all topped off with toasted coconut for a decadent dessert!		MEYER LEMON CHEESECAKE 3 oz water \| 10 minutes Bright, refreshing lemon! This cheesecake balances cheesecake creamy sweetness with tangy lemon, and is topped off with a gingersnap pecan crumble!