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2012 Newsletters

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January 2012

  • Meals and Groceries in Review – A Look at Packit Gourmet’s Shelves in 2011
  • New Additions to the Family – Meals that Made the Grade in 2011
  • A Few of Our Favorite Things

 

 

2011 Newsletters


 

December 2011

  • Holiday Gift Guide – Great Ideas for Everyone
  • Never Ending Photo Contest – Take a Great Photo, Win a Great Prize
  • Ask the Chef – What to Do With Leftover Dried Ingredients

 

November 2011

  • Drool-Worthy Customer Photos – Top Three Picks of Our Fall Photo Contest
  • Newsworthy Notes – Motion TV & Backpacker Magazine Travel with Packit this Fall
  • Fall Photos! – Customers Take Packit Gourmet into the Backcountry

 

October 2011

  • Ask the Chef – When to Add Freeze-Dried Ground Beef to Dinner?
  • Rehydration Ratios – Seasoning Powder Ratios Now Available
  • Fall Photo Contest – Send in Your Best Shot!

 

September 2011

  • Introducing Our Fall Lineup – New Flavors for Fall Include Breakfast & Lunch Options
  • Notable Mentions & Reviews – Reviews to Gear you Up for Fall Trip Planning
  • Happy Hour Snack Pack – Three Dips & a Pitcher of Margaritas – Perfect!
  • Fall Photo Contest – Send in Your Best Shot!

 

August 2011

  • Fall Photo Contest – Send in Your Best Shot!
  • Meal Prep Made Easy – Meals are now Searchable by Prep Ease
  • Ask The Chef – Our Camp Chef Answers Your Questions

 

July 2011

  • Chili – Done Up Texas Style!
  • Liquid Luxuries without the Weight – Our Foldable, Packable, Lightweight Flask
  • Cool Prep! Cool-Prep Meals on Hot Summer Days

 

June 2011

  • PackitGourmet.com Gets a New Look – Our New, Easier to Use Website was Unveiled this Month
  • Ultralight Cook-In-cozy – Foldable, Super-Lightweight and Perfect for Solo-Campers
  • All About Milk – What is the Difference Between Powdered Milk Types

 

May 2011

  • A Shepherd’s Cottage Pie – New Meal Release
  • Mother’s Day Picks for Young Chefs – Kid Prepping Pleasers; Made By Kids, Served to Mom
  • Get Ready, Set…. Go! – Reviews to Gear You Up for Summertime Trip Planning
  • Milkman Returns! – Public Outcry Brings this Powdered Milk Back to Market

 

April 2011

  • Six Products Are Put to the Test – Backpacker & Women’s Adventure Magazines Sample Our Meals
  • Gearing Up – Warmer Weather Brings in New Grocery Items

 

March 2011

  • Our Meal Labels Get a New Look – New Easy Instructions for ‘At Camp’ and ‘At Home’
  • New Donation Requests – Two Great Organizations to Receive Packit Gourmet Donations
  • Meal Reviews & Giveaways – Pasta Puttanesca Earns a Great Review
  • Serving-Size Survey Results – Single-Serving versus Two-Serving Meal Packs

 

February 2011

  • A Tasty Valentine’s in the Outdoors – Plan a Delicious Outing in the Outdoors this February
  • Pondering Serving Sizes – Are Single Serving or Two Serving Portions The Way to Go?
  • Trail Delivery Schedules – Mail Drops Along the Appalachian & Pacific Crest Trails

 

January 2011

  • Soups for the Slopes – Warm, Filling, Delicious Soups for the Backcountry
  • Meal Sampler Packs – A Taste of Packit Gourmet in One Easy Pack
  • Beverages for Cold Winter Days – Coffees, Teas & Hot Chocolates

 

 

2010 Newsletters


December 2010

  • Gift Suggestions – Meals and Grocery Items that Fit Every Backcountry-Dining Style
  • Newsworthy Notes – Meal Reviews Featured in Backpacker & Backcountry Magazines
  • Backcountry Celebrations – Desserts That Make a Special Day Even Better!

 

November 2010

  • Social Interactions – Facebook, Twitter….
  • Social Commentary – Discussion Forums, Blogs & Customer Comments
  • Customer Photos – A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words

 

October 2010

  • Scouting Resources – Special Resources Just for Scouts
  • Scout Discounts Just Got Bigger – Scouts Now Get 15% off Every Order
  • Earning Badges & Patches – Suggestions on Meeting Cooking Requirements

 

September 2010

  • Big’un Burrito – So Big, So Filling… So Good!
  • Wrap Rescue – Take Wraps to the Next Level with our Cheese & Veggie Booster Pack
  • Packit Postcard – Love Packit Gourmet? Spread the Word!

 

August 2010

  • ‘The Big Easy Gumbo’ – Lightweight, Just-Add-Water & Delicious!
  • Understanding Dried Foods – Backcountry Ingredients Explained
  • Seasonings – Add a Punch of Flavor to Trailfood

 

July 2010

  • Easy Summer Salads & Soups – Cool Water & ‘Fresh’ Veggies Quench Backcountry Cravings
  • No Mess Eggs – Preparing Eggs in Boilable Bags Brings an End to Dirty Dishes
  • Single-Serve Desserts – Cheesecakes Available in Single-Serving Portions
  • Rehydration Ratios – How Much Water is Needed to Rehydrate Dried & Powdered Foods?

 

June 2010

  • Jordan Romero Summits Everest! – Packit Gourmet Fuels the Climb
  • Philip Werner Hikes the TGO Challenge! – Packit Gourmet Comes Through When Fuel Fails
  • Sponsorship Profile – Loyal Mehnert – A 1000 Mile Travelanthropic Journey
  • Nutrition Charts & Calorie Counts – New Easy Ways to View Nutrition

 

May 2010

  • Camp Kitchen Packs – Our Convenient Grocery Packs Supply You with Easy Shopping & Big Savings
  • BACKPACKER Reviews Our Cheesecakes – and the Verdict is…. Instant Deliciousness!
  • Sponsorship Profile – Philip Werner – A Trek Across the Scottish Highlands
  • New Single-Serving Meals – Three New Options for Solo Hikers

 

April 2010

  • Single-Serve Set Menus – Easy Set Menus Based on Your Backcountry Cooking Style
  • Sponsorship Profile – Jordan Romero – A Quest to Climb the Seven Summits of the World
  • Packit Gourmet T-Shirts! – Organic, 100% Cotton Shirts
  • Canadian & Australian Shipping! – International Shipping is Branching Out

 

March 2010

  • Five Essential Meals from BACKPACKER – Backpacker Magazine’s 2010 Gear Guide
  • Grocery & Gear Get Nods Too – More Essentials… Meal Components & Cooking Gear Also Made the Grade
  • Cheesecake Extravaganza! – Three Amazing New Cheesecake Flavors

 

February 2010

  • Introducing the Cook-In Cozy – Retain 10% More Heat for Faster & Hotter Meals
  • Lightweight, Instant Meal Packs – Nutritious Packets from Around the World, Perfect for Backpacking
  • New Meal Alert! – Southwest Black Bean & Corn Salad

 

January 2010

  • Field Guide – A Wide Range of Resources Available for the Trail-Chef
  • Charts, Tables & Spreadsheets – Detailed Charts to Help You Get the Most From Your Food
  • Customer Recipe Center – Peruse Customer Recipes and Submit Your Own
  • New Meal Alert! – TexMex Breakfast Taco

 

 

2009 Newsletters


December 2009

  • New No-Cook Meal – Add Cool Water and Enjoy a Deli-Style Roast Beef Wrap
  • The Joys of Cool-Water Prep – Enjoy a Variety of Delicious Meals Without the Help of Your Stove
  • Win a New Cookset – We’re Giving Away a New GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System
  • Meal Planning Made Easy

 

November 2009

  • Win a New Cookset – We’re Giving Away a New GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System
  • Backcountry Bake Sale! – New Tasty Baked Goods for the Trail
  • Skillet Bread – Baking Bread in the Backcountry Can Be Easy & Delicious
  • Our Baking Set – Steam Baking in the Outdoors… Why That Sounds Downright Crazy!

 

October 2009

  • Photo Contest Winners! – Beautiful Scenery, Happy Campers & Delicious Meals
  • Canadian Shipping, eh?
  • The Everlasting Tortilla! – Just How Long Will a Tortilla Last
  • New Meal Alert! – Tuscan Beef Stew

 

September 2009

  • Still Hungry? Not With Packit Gourmet!
  • Quetico!

 

August 2009

  • Single-Serving Additions
  • Backpacking Superfoods

 

July 2009

  • Single-Serving Meal Call
  • Summer Photo Contest
  • TrailsFest!

 

June 2009

  • Backcountry Comfort Food
  • Summer Photo Contest
  • Sun Tea