Backpacking Stove
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
DIY Backpacking Meals: Lightweight & Easy Trail Food
Skip the bland store-bought stuff. Learn to make your own ultralight, flavorful backpacking meals that only need hot water, perfect for any trek.
Community rating
Added August 22, 2026
Prep: 60 min
Cook: 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 cup Couscous
- •¾ cup Dehydrated chicken
- •½ cup Dehydrated vegetables
- •1 tsp Chicken bouillon
- •½ cup Parmesan cheese
- •2 tsp Garlic powder
- •1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- •1 tsp Italian seasoning
- •1 tbs Chia seeds
Equipment
- • Stove
- • Small pot
- • Freezer bags
- • Insulator
Instructions
- 1Boil water and pour it into the freezer bag containing the meal.
- 2Seal the bag in an insulator (or cozy).
- 3Wait for 5 minutes until the meal is ready.
- 4Enjoy a delicious hot meal.
Camp tips
- • Freeze dried ingredients work best for quick meals.
- • Use an insulator to keep the meal warm while soaking.
- • Adjust the water levels based on the ingredients.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 700
Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.
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