Premade Meals

[Zgajewski]

I want to buy premade meals for an elk trip. I am thinking I would rather have more than less, and I want to buy in bulk. Where do y'all buy from? Sorry if this isn't where this is sup post to go. Going to be gone for 8 days.

 

[LongWayAround]

You could just buy the "base camp" bucket from peak refuel.

 

[Zgajewski]

You could just buy the "base camp" bucket from peak refuel.

Heck that could be the move. Have you had them?

 

[LongWayAround]

I have had dozens of peak meals. Maybe not everything in the bucket, not sure. I have about 40 in my stockpile. Chicken and rice is probably my favorite.

 

[Zgajewski]

I have had dozens of peak meals. Maybe not everything in the bucket, not sure. I have about 40 in my stockpile. Chicken and rice is probably my favorite.

I dont think you can go wrong with that. I am just trying to check things off the list. Thank you for the help.

 

[kevingm1987]

I wouldn't buy the bucket., I would choose each meal. First order from Peak refuel you can get 15% off. I have enjoyed most meals from peak.

Top 3:
1)Chicken coconut curry
2)Chicken teriyaki Rice
3)Cheesy chicken and broccoli (Don't see this one on their website though)

Lots of people speak highly of the beef strog but I'm just not a fan of that meal. Both of their white pastas, pesto chicken and chicken alfredo, are good but serving size left me hungry.

The breakfast skillet was large the few times I had it, but requires lot of water. Also, has a shit ton of potatoes in it. I found myself skipping breakfast and just eating bars. Another reason I would avoid the buckets, I don't want the granola, breakfast skillet, etc. No desserts for me either. Tried there little cookie bites once, but I just take a chocolate bar. Wife is allergic to peanuts, so I take advantage of this when hunting, hello snickers and wunderbars.

Haven't tried them all, so I can't comment on everyone, but Peaks always tasted good.

Bought my own FD and used some of their ideas as bases for mine.

 

[krisn416]

Peak. When you can catch a sale at Black Ovis, great pricing. All of it I’ve had has been good. You also can maybe stack another discount, then use points potentially. Sometimes a free Ti spoon too.

 

[wyogoat]

The Peak meals are awesome but another option, and what I started doing and haven’t looked back, is buying the Mtn House bulk cans then packaging your own using Wallaby Mylar MRE bags. This way you can control both portion size and how much air is in the bag which has helped with space taken up in the pack. Also if you catch their sales it is definitely the cheapest option.
Just an idea that hasn’t been thrown out there yet. Takes me about 10 mins to knock that chore out.

 

[Zgajewski]

The Peak meals are awesome but another option, and what I started doing and haven’t looked back, is buying the Mtn House bulk cans then packaging your own using Wallaby Mylar MRE bags. This way you can control both portion size and how much air is in the bag which has helped with space taken up in the pack. Also if you catch their sales it is definitely the cheapest option.
Just an idea that hasn’t been thrown out there yet. Takes me about 10 mins to knock that chore out.

Now this is an idea there!

 

[cologsx]

+1 on Peak Refuel dinner entrees. I've been using them for a few years and trying other options as well. I would not spend money on their granola or desserts as it's just not worth the calorie to cost ratio. Their breakfast skillet is pretty good and you can use the meal to make 2 breakfast burritos if you don't mind packing some tortillas for the calorie boost. The biscuits and gravy is one of their best meals and I actually eat it for dinner occasionally because of the calorie content (a packet of cholula hot sauce goes well in it if that's your thing - free at Qdoba).

If you do like granola for breakfast, check out Angry Pika. They are a family owned business in Montana and make some amazing granola meals, use excellent ingredients and have tons of calories packed in them. I usually pick them up from gohunt when they have discounts running (gritty, spring20 both are working codes today)

You can also buy powdered milk to add in to your coffee and/or granola meals to boost the calorie content at a minimal weight penalty.

PRO BAR Meal Bars are pretty nice to keep you going throughout the day. I'll add in some Honey Stinger energy chews or waffles, a calorie dense bar and a small zip loc packed with mixed nuts and a few pieces of chocolate.

 

[Zgajewski]

Thank you for this information. I am trying to search out the best place to get them for not as much. I would like to DIY this, but I don't think that's much cheaper. I will check into these.

+1 on Peak Refuel dinner entrees. I've been using them for a few years and trying other options as well. I would not spend money on their granola or desserts as it's just not worth the calorie to cost ratio. Their breakfast skillet is pretty good and you can use the meal to make 2 breakfast burritos if you don't mind packing some tortillas for the calorie boost. The biscuits and gravy is one of their best meals and I actually eat it for dinner occasionally because of the calorie content (a packet of cholula hot sauce goes well in it if that's your thing - free at Qdoba).

If you do like granola for breakfast, check out Angry Pika. They are a family owned business in Montana and make some amazing granola meals, use excellent ingredients and have tons of calories packed in them. I usually pick them up from gohunt when they have discounts running (gritty, spring20 both are working codes today)

You can also buy powdered milk to add in to your coffee and/or granola meals to boost the calorie content at a minimal weight penalty.

PRO BAR Meal Bars are pretty nice to keep you going throughout the day. I'll add in some Honey Stinger energy chews or waffles, a calorie dense bar and a small zip loc packed with mixed nuts and a few pieces of chocolate.

 

[FoggyScope]

Gastro Gnome meals are my new thing. Theyre more expensive but they feel more like a real meal to my stomach. Peak meals can be real hit or miss in my experience. Sometimes they wont rehydrate right or its just missing a flavor. All of the pro hunter meals steve rinella chris whoever ive tried sucked in one way or another. On the other hand some of the basic ones are pretty good for the price. For me my stomach feels better after eating the gastro gnome meals for days on end. The cheaper brands give me gas station food stomach after a couple days.

 

[Zgajewski]

Gastro Gnome meals are my new thing. Theyre more expensive but they feel more like a real meal to my stomach. Peak meals can be real hit or miss in my experience. Sometimes they wont rehydrate right or its just missing a flavor. All of the pro hunter meals steve rinella chris whoever ive tried sucked in one way or another. On the other hand some of the basic ones are pretty good for the price. For me my stomach feels better after eating the gastro gnome meals for days on end. The cheaper brands give me gas station food stomach after a couple days.

Dang you weren't kidding more. They look quality though!

 

[Poser]

I've been doing mostly Peak meals for the last 2-3 years, but I do east some Alpine Aire meals as well.
I bought a box of Big horn meals to try this summer. They are a little pricey and most were just ok with less calories than I need, but this one was particularly good: https://bighornmf.com/products/the-best-butter-chicken-and-rice

 

[realunlucky]

My current favorite meal is the Trail goods company pork noodles stir fry- https://trailgoods.co/collections/meals

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[NRA4LIFE]

I've just gone with whatever I can get on sale or cheap. I've tried all the main brands and really have never had one that was terrible/inedible. But I'm not a picky eater at all. Now, a number of them had some undesirable effects on me the next day but due most, in part, of me putting too much hot sauce in them.

 

[TCMach]

I’m a big peak fan. They make up the bulk of my stash. But Good To-Go, Alpine Aire, even some Mountain House Pro-Paks are good. They all have a couple standouts so I like to mix and match.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

+1 on Peak Refuel dinner entrees. I've been using them for a few years and trying other options as well. I would not spend money on their granola or desserts as it's just not worth the calorie to cost ratio. Their breakfast skillet is pretty good and you can use the meal to make 2 breakfast burritos if you don't mind packing some tortillas for the calorie boost. The biscuits and gravy is one of their best meals and I actually eat it for dinner occasionally because of the calorie content (a packet of cholula hot sauce goes well in it if that's your thing - free at Qdoba).

I've packed tortillas for all sorts of things, but somehow never thought to pack the breakfast skillet with a couple tortillas. That's a great tip!