Freeze-Dried Backpacking Food

AlpineAire Smoked Salmon Chowder: A Pacific Northwest Field Review By Cole Hartman, Wildland Firefighter & Gear Tester The Pacific Northwest winter is unforgiving. Between the relentless rain on the Olympic Peninsula and the biting wind on the slopes of Mount Adams, every ounce of gear matters. As a former wildland firefighter who has spent years…

Beef Stroganoff vs. Chicken Alfredo: A Freeze-Dried Food Showdown The Short Answer After spending a winter in the Cascades and a summer on the John Muir Trail, I’ve found that choosing between Mountain House and Peak Refuel often comes down to whether you prioritize calorie density or ingredient transparency. Here is how they stack up…