Kit Focus — Expedition Foods Freeze Dried Meals

Freeze dried meals should be taken on all back of beyond adventures, even when you plan to stop in local stores to get fresh produce along the route. The range of freeze dried meals from UK brand Expedition Foods has fast become my preferred option for 'Pack Light Ride Fast' adventures, as well as for back-up meals on long distance tours.

On the 'Coasts and Cols' trip I carried a freeze dried dinner and porridge breakfast from Expedition Foods. These were a godsend when on Day 5 of the tour I had to camp at the top of the Col de Portet d'Aspet and got caught out by Sunday shop closures in France; the hot dinner and hot breakfast were incredibly reviving. Since that trip I have used meals from the brand on numerous occasions, and have always enjoyed them.

My preferred option for meals when touring and on expeditions is to eat local, and buy lightweight dinners such as noodles, pasta, or rice along the route; accompanied by easy protein sources such as tinned beans. However sometimes you get caught out, and when you do a few freeze-dried meals are invaluable assets.

The taste, texture, and nutrient content of the Expedition Foods meals are the best that I have sampled of the numerous brands available on the market. There is also an impressive range to offer plenty of variety, and options for vegetarians and vegans too. Expedition Foods have become the choice of many endurance athletes, from trans-Atlantic rowers to ultra-marathon runners.

For the next time you are travelling light and need some good quality sustenance, take a look at the Expedition Foods range.

>> View the Expedition Foods range at expeditionfoods.com <<

Expedition Foods provided The Expedition Journals with a collection of meals for testing and review