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October 2011

Packit Gourmet was thrilled to be taken along on Motion TV's trek into the canyons of the Escalante River!

"These guys have some of the best backpacking food available. Tasty, hearty meals with creative flavors and combinations. All freeze-dried and ready for the trail."

 

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October 2011

Backpacker Magazine chose their favorite cool-weather "essential" meals in the Fall Gear Guide and Packit Gourmet ranked in every single category!

Santa Fe Breakfast Corn Pudding
"It's heaven!"

Kickin' Chicken Hot Wings Wrap
"Like taking your favorite wings joint into the backcountry."

Dottie's Chicken & Dumplings
"Craving comfort food on a chilly evening? Dig in!"

Cheesecakes - Lemon, Pumpkin & Strawberry
"Better than any instant cheesecake I've ever made at home."

   
   
   

September 2011

Scouting Magazine put our breakfast dishes to the test and found several scout worthy meals!

Some of their favorites? Jump-Start Fruit Smoothies and TexMex Breakfast Tacos. Yum!

 

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September 2011

Co-founder, Sarah Welton was written up in the University of Colorado's alumni magazine, the Coloradan for her success in launching Packit Gourmet.

CU was the incubator for the idea of a camping business and was vital in helping to determine the future success of Packit Gourmet.

 

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April 2011

Backpacker selected several pieces of gear perfect for celebrating Mother's Day in style! What to feed Mom? Packit Gourmet, of course!

"Our testers sampled a variety of trail meals with their children and unanimously voted the Diner Deluxe Scrambled Eggs combined with Cranberry Orange Griddle Scones the best breakfast they'd ever had on a campout. ...But then imagine the astonishment around camp when our testers starting baking fresh cupcakes over their camp stove. And when the cupcakes were drizzled with hot fudge there was nearly a mob scene."

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April 2011

Washington Trails Magazine looked at how each member of WTA's gear team fuels their body on their outdoor adventures. Packit Gourmet was the choice as 'Find a Freeze-Dried Favorite':

"Not only is their menu a lot of downhome goodness, but their meals are affordable (roughly five dollars a serving) and serving portions are very generous... Give this brand a shot. You won't be disappointed, and they'll change the way you plan your future backpacking meals."


   
   
   

April 2011

GO Magazine put together their picks for the perfect lightweight backpack without compromising on quality. Their choice for food? Packit Gourmet!

"Just because it's dehydrated doesn't mean it has to taste that way. Not only does Packit taste like real food - ” yummy dishes include 'The Big Easy Gumbo' and 'Austintacious Tortilla Soup' - but it's also made with natural and organic ingredients when possible. Just add water - ” and bon appétit."


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April 2011

Backpacker Magazine profiles all of their favorite gear for warm-weather adventure in their Spring Gear Guide - and four of our meals made the grade!

Big'un Burritio:
"This was one of the first entrees we tested on our annual Editors' Choice trip, and it set the bar - high... tastes like something you'd make fresh at home."

'The Big Easy' Gumbo:
"This hearty, tasty glop is one of the best dehydrated meals I've ever had...a hands down favorite."

Migas del Sol:
"Savory and filling, they seem engineered to combat breakfast (or dinner) boredom"

Apple Waldorf Salad:
Crunchy pecans, sweet apples and savoy cabbage in the backcountry? Believe it.... A welcome dose of raw veggies."
   
   
   

April 2011

The Women's Adventure staff picked their favorite gadgets, gear, and gotta-have-it stuff - our Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes and Baking Set were two of the items that they fell in love with for Spring:

"Nothing says comfort like a couple of steaming cupcakes and a new appreciation for what's possible when it comes to camp cooking. Packit Gourmet's baking set includes six silicone baking cups and a steamer that turned gooey chocolate batter-and chilly sleep system testing nights-into our new favorite wilderness treats."

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November 2010

Packit Gourmet makes it as the only meal reviewed in Backpacker's Fall/Winter Gear guide!  Of our 'The Big Easy' Gumbo, Backpacker says:

"Take the chill out of a winter evening with this hearty delicious stew-like entree. Packed with white-meat chicken, long-grain rice, tons of veggies and topped with crunchy croutons, this savory gumbo had our staff fighting over the last ladle one cold night while camped on a glacier in Norway. "I'd never guess it was dehydrated" says one tester."








November 2010

Backcountry Magazine samples our Zydeco Red Beans & Rice and raves:

"Complete with sticks of real spicy sausage, this zesty, two-serving meal might just change your attitude regarding just-add-water meals. Try the equally satisfying Dottie's Chicken & Dumplings or Pumpkin Cheesecake"









April 2010

Co-Founder, Debbie Mullins sits down with her alma mater, the University of West Florida, to discuss business, family and life after UWF.








April 2010

Backpacker Magazine raves about our cheesecakes!

"Instant Deliciousness"








April 2010

Sarah Welton, Packit Gourmet co-founder profiled the University of Colorado "Portfolio" magazine.
 








March 2010

Five Packit Gourmet meals awarded top marks in 2010 Gear Guide!

"The best meal I've ever had on the trail"

"The best dehydrated breakfast I've ever tasted"

Download:                              View Online:
Breakfast Reviews                      Breakfast Reviews
Supper Reviews                         Supper Reviews
Snack Review                            Snack Review
Condiments Review                    Condiments Review
Utensils Review                         Utensils Review









March 2009

The Colorado Daily interviewed founder Sarah Welton on the influence of the University of Colorado on the launch of Packit Gourmet.










March 2009

Packit Gourmet's Austintacious Tortilla Soup Earns Backpacker Magazine's Editors' Choice Award

"Put this meal on the menu for any trip: It’s easy-prep trail food that will wow every palate."











October 2008

The Louisiana Hiking Club ran an interview with Sarah Welton, one of the founders of Packit Gourmet in the October Newsletter.










September 2008

Leave No Trace featured Packit Gourmet in their September newsletter highlighting our commitment to the environment and focus on delicious camping food.