If sliced bread was a clever invention, dehydrated meals are genius. Lightweight, compact, long-lasting, and high in energy, all of the meals listed below can be prepared by simply adding hot water. Many of them can even be eaten straight from the pouch, keeping mess and effort at a minimum.
When hiking, there is usually a period of time when I’m miles from civilization, so I need to plan my meals in advance, and dehydrated meals are becoming ever more impressive in terms of nutrition and taste. Even if I’m walking a trail full of pit stops for refueling, I’ll keep at least one dehydrated meal stashed in my bag. You never know when the weather might turn, so it’s important to have extra rations in case of emergencies. Most dehydrated meals last around two years unopened.
