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A Real Customer Story: Freeze-Dried Food During Hurricane Ida

A Real Customer Story: Freeze-Dried Food During Hurricane Ida

There are plenty of reasons people build a food storage — it's economical, it's a good way to preserve leftovers and garden produce, and it just makes sense. But one of the most important reasons is simpler than all of...

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Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

Congratulations to Brian B.! Brian is the winner of a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer! Want your chance to win? Enter our next giveaway HERE.

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Why Power Outages Happen During Heat Waves

Why Power Outages Happen During Heat Waves

Extreme heat and power outages tend to show up together — and understanding why makes it easier to see how a shelf-stable food supply protects you when they do. A Real Example: The 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome In the...

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From Hiking Trip to Business: The Pinnacle Foods Story

From Hiking Trip to Business: The Pinnacle Foods Story

Brothers Ben and John Ritner loved hiking together — what they didn't love was the bland, salty freeze-dried meals that came with it. Sitting around a campfire one trip, they decided to do something about it. Turning a Frustration Into...

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A Real Appalachian Trail Story: Gorgi Rigby's Comeback

A Real Appalachian Trail Story: Gorgi Rigby's Comeback

In 2021, Gorgi Rigby set out to hike the Appalachian Trail again — this time with her sister Melanie, on Melanie's first trip to the trail. For Gorgi, though, this wasn't her first attempt. Where It Started: 2016 Gorgi's first...

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A Real Hiker's Prep: The Rigby Sisters' Trail Story

A Real Hiker's Prep: The Rigby Sisters' Trail Story

In 2021, Gorgi Rigby turned 60 on June 22 — and days later, set out on a trip she'd been dreaming about for years: hiking the Appalachian Trail, this time with her older sister Melanie, who turned 62 that August...

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Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer

    Congratulations to John and Kathy P.! John is the winner of a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer!   Want your chance to win? Enter our next giveaway HERE.    

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How Many Calories Does Backpacking Really Burn?

How Many Calories Does Backpacking Really Burn?

Backpacking burns a lot more energy than most people expect — and closing that gap without adding pack weight is trickier than it sounds. The Real Math An exact number is hard to pin down, since it depends on body...

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Can You Sell Freeze-Dried Food From Home?

Can You Sell Freeze-Dried Food From Home?

Plenty of freeze dryer owners eventually wonder the same thing: could this pay for itself, or even become a real side business? For a growing number of people, the answer has been yes. A Real Niche Market Has Formed Beyond...

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