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Freeze Drying for Our Family Adventures
We love hearing from our customers! "This summer our family set out to make the most of the sunshine here in Utah, hiking the red rocks of Zion, camping under the stars in the Uintas, and road-tripping down quiet highways...
Why Every Hiker (Yes, Even You) Needs a Freeze Dryer
Whether you're an experienced thru-hiker planning your next long trail or a weekend backpacker just getting your boots dirty, one thing is always true on the trail: what you pack matters. When every ounce counts and every calorie helps...
Missoula Brothers Launch Freeze-Dried Meal Company
Brothers Ben and John Ritner loved going on hiking trips together, but what they didn’t love was eating bland, salty freeze-dried meals. One day while sitting around the campfire they came up with a plan – to make freeze-dried meals...
Previous Successes and Failures on the Appalachian Trail
As Gorgi Rigby starts hiking the Appalachian Trail this year with her sister Melanie (see previous post) it will be Melanie’s first time on the trail but not Gorgi’s. Her first time on the trail was with her son in...
Getting Ready for the Appalachian Trail
Gorgi Rigby not only turns 60 on June 22 but also starts a journey she has dreamed about for years – hiking the Appalachian Trail. Gorgi will be accompanied on this quest with her older sister Melanie. Melanie will...
Backpacking and Burning Calories
Have you ever wondered just how many calories you burn while backpacking? The short answer – a lot! Of course, to figure out an exact number is a little difficult and can depend on a number of factors, including body...
Tips on what makes the best RV food
There’s nothing like packing up an RV or trailer and hitting the open road on an adventure. Traveling by RV is fun, perfect for families, and budget friendly. On average, an RV vacation is 50% less expensive than a...
Keep that Backpack Light with Freeze-dried Food from Home
Traversing a trail through nature for a period of time with nothing but what you can carry on your back can be a very satisfying and fun adventure. Of course, if that backpack you are relying on is extremely...