1. Food
   This one seems like a no-brainer, but let’s go ahead & cover it just in case. This accounts for the fresh components that you may want to eat alongside our dried foods, as well! For example, pairing a nice bread from your local bakery with our chilis or stews.
   

2.  Water
   Though most outdoor enthusiasts know to always carry a form of water purification as backup, it’s always best to carry clean water in with you as well. Using a trusted water source is always a better choice, and you need water to rehydrate your meals! We usually recommend at least a 1 L bottle for yourself, and a spare for cooking water (you can always drink the water you don’t use! Better safe than sorry).
   

3. Pots and/or Pan
   We find a pot is always more versatile, though a pan often packs better. Any form of vessel that will hold all amounts of food, water, and can handle a flame, works. We love to use pots or a small Dutch oven (6”). They often come with lids, and you can cook pretty well anything in them from soups, to pasta dishes, or even fresh-baked bread!
   

4. Heat Source
   A small single-burner camp stove (pocket rocket, Jet Boil, etc.), a 2-burner stove, or even cooking over the campfire will work. You will need a source of heat to bring your delicious meal to a boil & ensure that it’s cooked through. We do have a limited selection of cold-hydrate meals, if desired.
   

5. Cooking Utensils
   Bring utensils that specifically cater to the meal you’re preparing (round serving spoons, spatulas, etc.). Though we often use a wooden spoon to cook any meals, when in doubt, bring one of each. They’re often lightweight (especially when made of wood), and don’t take up much space. If you’re packing as light as possible, then you’d be happy to know we’ve also successfully cooked and eaten every meal with a fork, knife, or spoon!
   

6. Eating Utensils
   A bowl prevails over all as it can support any food type, but you will need to pack forks, spoons, knives, bowls and/or plates. Use your discretion based on meal type chosen. We often bring one of each utensil, and a bowl for each of us.
   

7. Seasonings or Add-ons
   This is the creative part! Learning what garnishes make food the most enjoyable to eat is our favorite. Our meals are designed to prevent you from feeling like you have to bring the whole pantry, but alongside these meals, salt and pepper or a little pouch of your favorite seasoning or hot sauce helps to amp things up.
   
   Our meals are rated for level of difficulty to prepare in the great outdoors. We have everything from a one-pot meal that’s truly “just add water”, to more intricate items like beet burgers and falafels. These items allow a bit more creativity, especially when paired with a variety of buns/wraps, veggies, sauces, sides etc.
   

*HOT TIPS TO KEEP THE ENVIRONMENT Healthy*

When doing a one-night trip, we often will just rinse dishes with hot water. Even soaps that claim to be biodegradable aren’t necessarily safe for the environment (especially the water). Try to preserve the environment as best you can. If you are worried about attracting animals or are on a multi-day, use very small amounts of a biodegradable soap and make sure to strain out any food chunks before dispersing your dishwater either into a wide berth or a hole, at least 200m from the nearest water source.

Our meals are packaged in fully home compostable packaging that can be used to collect any food scraps while on trip. This makes for an easy pack-it-out option that you can compost as a unit once back home! Always bring your garbage out with you & leave your site better than you found it!