If you’ve read anything about Packit Gourmet’s origins, you already know that our meals were born in a kitchen preparing for a backcountry canoe trip … and that we understand you only feel as good as the quality of the food you eat … What does that mean to us?…
Reflections of a Modern Adventure Dad
Viktor Frankl once wrote that what one really needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of oneself. For many of us, there is no more worthy a goal than parenting. This month, in celebration of father figures everywhere, we sat down…
REMIX! Take your Texas State Fair Chili beyond the bowl.
From the moment we launched our TX State Fair Chili, it has been an award-winning fan favorite! Over the years, we’ve realized the true potential for chili to transcend any and all culinary rules. A true wild card of camp comfort foods and a champion of flavor pairings. So, without…
The Subtle Art of Motherhood & Food
It is an art after all…there are no shortcuts, no rulebooks, and infinite possibilities when embarking upon the journey of motherhood. In many ways, parenting is a lot like creating a new meal or crafting a tasty recipe. It takes creativity, preparation, and going with the flow! We sat down…
Traversing the Canadian Wilderness with Niki Choo
When Niki Choo approached us last Fall with her plans to traverse the most wild parts of the Canadian backcountry via canoe, we thought the same thing anyone would think … they’re going to get hungry! We are proud to be sponsoring a leg of their journey with nourishing camp…
The Four Winds – A Photo Essay from the Wind River Range
The four winds converged on us that week, uncovering & rediscovering parts of ourselves that are, to a degree, entirely ineffable. Often only manifested in tears, laughter, & visceral human connection, as men, these pieces of us are now more powerful than ever. Our crew of 7 (5 of which…
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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…
Trailside Snacks That Keep Us Fueled
As much as we love the freedom of the hills, we know that in order to have a great wilderness experience, you must be prepared for the inherent dangers and risks that come with wilderness travel. Inclement weather, physical injuries, wildlife encounters…and most dangerous of all…the snack attack. Snack attacks can…
Everything you need to know about Cold Soak Meals!
What’s a cold soak camp meal, you ask? It’s a cool and tasty respite from the late summer heat, sweat, and dirt. It’s transforming a cold mountain stream into a camp kitchen, and an empty stomach into a happy camper! It’s staying cool, y’all! …okay, maybe it’s a bit more…
Explore Austin Provides Youth Mentorship Through Wilderness Experiences
The Packit Gourmet team is so honored to partner with Explore Austin this year, providing backcountry meals for the 21 groups adventuring throughout TX and beyond this Summer! Explore Austin is looking to break down the barriers youth face in getting involved with outdoor adventure. Through mentoring, leadership opportunities, and…