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Description

Campers Pantry Expedition Meals are Australian-made freeze-dried meals: add boiling water to the pouch, wait, eat out of it. Light to carry and long shelf-life, so they live in the pack between trips.

What it is and when to use it

The difference between a hot meal at the end of a long day and another muesli bar in the dark. Pour in boiling water, wait a few minutes, eat out of the pouch, carry the pouch out. No pot to scrub, no washing-up water to find, nothing to cool down before you can move on.

Hikers, paddlers, four-wheel drivers, and anybody whose dinner has to survive a week at the bottom of a pack. Australian-made, which counts when the alternative is cooked to somebody else's idea of what dinner tastes like.

Taste and texture

Freeze-drying runs at low temperature, which is why it keeps the flavour and texture that dehydrating cooks out - these rehydrate into food with recognisable pieces in it rather than a uniform mush. Made from fresh ingredients, so the nutrients survive the process too.

The range leans towards food people actually eat at home: Penne Bolognese, Chicken Cacciatore, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Tuna Pasta Bake, Red and Green Thai Chicken Curry, Indian Chicken Pilaf, Spicy Mexican Beans, Cauliflower and Pea Dahl, and Vegetarian Pasta Medley. Three of the ten are vegetarian.

Sizing

Portion size is the decision worth getting right. Single serve is 100 g dry and 400 g prepared; XL is 125 g dry and 500 g prepared. After a genuinely big day the single serve is a light dinner - if you are walking hard, take the XL.

How to take it

Boiling water to the line, stir, seal, wait. Because you eat from the pouch, your whole camp kitchen can be a stove, a mug and a spoon.

Specifications

  • Type
    Freeze-dried meal - add boiling water, eat from the pouch
  • Length
    50 mm
  • Height
    120 mm
  • Width
    150 mm

Sizing Guide

Additional Information

Penne Bolognese
Pasta, Italian Passata, Onion, Australian Beef Mince, Australian Pork Mince, Herbs and Spices, Cooking Oil.
 71% Australian Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina (Gluten)), Italian Passata (Tomates 99.7%, Salt, Acidity Regulator (330)), Onion, Australian Beef Mince, Australian Pork Mince, Herbs and Spices (Vegetable Powders (Tomato, Onion), Dehydrated Vegetable (Garlic), Rice Flour, Salt, Herbs), Cooking Oil.
Allergen Statement: Contains Wheat, Gluten. May contain traces of egg, soy, tree nuts and lupin.

Cauliflower and Pea Dahl
Tomatoes Crushed, Cauliflower Florets, Yellow Split Peas, Tasmanian Water, Onion, Vegetable Stock Powder, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic.
76% AUSTRALIAN INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes Crushed, Cauliflower Florets, Yellow Split Peas, Water, Onion, Vegetable Stock Powder (Sea Salt from the Southern Ocean, Low Sugar Maize Maltodextrin, Natural Vegetable Flavour, Yeast Extract, Cane Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetables (Spinach, Celery, Cabbage), Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cane Sugar, Potassium Chloride, Parsley.), Ginger, Curry spice mix (Spices, Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt, Vegetable Powder, Natural Colour (160c)), Canola Oil, Garlic.
Allergen Statement: May contain traces of wheat, barley, oats, rye, egg, soy, tree nuts and lupin.

Chicken Cacciatore
Juicy chicken pieces cooked in a rich and rustic tomato sauce with mushrooms, kalamata olives and rice.
48% AUSTRALIAN INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: rice, chicken breast, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, tomato paste, onion, celery, vegetable oil, garlic, corn flour, chicken stock, black pepper, salt, mixed herbs, rosemary extract.
Allergen Statement: May contain wheat, gluten, egg, soy, tree nuts and lupin.

Indian Chicken Pilaf
Soft chicken pieces in a coconut sauce with peas, green beans and fragrant fluffy basmati rice.
65% AUSTRALIAN INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: rice, chicken breast, tomatoes, green peas, onion, coconut powder, green beans, ginger, garlic, curry powder, vegetable oil, chicken stock, corn flour, salt, rosemary extract.
Allergen Statement: May contain wheat, gluten, egg, soy, tree nuts and lupin.

Spicy Mexican Beans
Mixed beans, roasted capsicum and tomato sauce with spices, chilli and served with rice.
76% AUSTRALIAN INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes Crushed, Cauliflower Florets, Yellow Split Peas, Water, Onion, Vegetable Stock Powder (Sea Salt from the Southern Ocean, Low Sugar Maize Maltodextrin, Natural Vegetable Flavour, Yeast Extract, Cane Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetables (Spinach, Celery, Cabbage), Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cane Sugar, Potassium Chloride, Parsley.), Ginger, Curry spice mix (Spices, Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt, Vegetable Powder, Natural Colour (160c)), Canola Oil, Garlic.
Allergen Statement: May contains wheat, gluten, egg, soy, tree nuts and lupin.

Red Thai Chicken Curry
Experience the bold flavours of tender chicken, rich Thai spices, velvety coconut milk, and fiery red curry paste, paired with fragrant jasmine rice.
Super light, 100% freeze-dried, and ready, so all you need to do is add boiling water, stir and take in the mountain views.  
INGREDIENTS: Chicken Breast (23%), Rice, [Coconut Milk (94%), Maltodextrin (from tapioca), milk protein], Onion, Green Peas, Green Beans, Carrot, Thai Red Curry Powder, Ginger Crushed, Fish Sauce, Chicken Stock Powder, Corn Flour, Oil, Garlic, Salt, Rosemary Extract.
ALLERGENS STATEMENT
Contains: Fish, Milk
May contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame seeds, soy, gluten, fish, crustacea, molluscs, and lupin.

Creamy Chicken Pasta
A succulent chicken and mushroom pasta dinner, enriched with creamy sauce, buttery richness, and a sprinkle of cheese, parsley and pepper.
INSTRUCTIONS: Cook and eat from the pouch
Add *boiling water to the meal in the pouch, stir and zip seal. After 5 minutes, stir again, then seal and let the meal stand for 5 minutes. Season to taste and if the pasta isn't cooked through, wait longer.
ALLERGENS STATEMENT
Contains: Wheat, Gluten and Milk.
May contain traces of egg, soy, tree nuts and lupin. May contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame seeds, soy, gluten, fish, crustacea, molluscs, and lupin.

Tuna Pasta Bake
A comforting tuna pasta bake, featuring savoury tuna and mushrooms, coated in a creamy blend of butter, cheese, and fresh cream, seasoned with parsley and pepper.
INSTRUCTIONS: Cook and eat from the pouch Add *boiling water to the meal in the pouch, stir and zip seal. After 5 minutes, stir again, then seal and let the meal stand for 5 minutes. Season to taste and if the pasta isn't cooked through, wait longer.
ALLERGENS STATEMENT
Contains: Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Milk and Soy. May contain traces of egg, soy, tree nuts and lupin. May contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame seeds, soy, gluten, fish, crustacea, molluscs, and lupin.

Vegetarian Pasta Medley
Now available in our new compact lightweight expedition packaging to save space.

A hearty vegetarian pasta meal with a colourful mix of vegetables, beans, and grains, in a savoury smoky tomato and basil sauce.

INGREDIENTS LIST (single serve): Pasta, Tomato,Onion, Tomatoes Sun Dried, Peas, Corn, Capsicum, Tomato Paste, Pearl Barley, Oil, Stock Powder, Garlic, Basil, Sugar White,Corn Flour, Lemon Juice, Paprika Smokey, Rosemary oil.
INGREDIENTS LIST (XL Serve): Vegetable Mix (36%)(Carrot, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Capsicum), Bean Mix (27%)(Haricot Beans, Adzuki Beans, Black Eyed Beans, Borlotti Beans, Cannellini Beans), Pasta [Wheat Flour, Water], Israeli Couscous [Wheat Flour, Rosemary Extract], Chickpeas, Pearl Barley, BBQ Sauce (sugar, Tomato Paste, Thickener 1422, Salt), Vegetable Stock Powder, Tomato and Basil Spice, Pepper.
ALLERGENS STATEMENT
Contains: Wheat and Gluten.
May contain: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, sesame seeds, soy, gluten, fish, crustacea, molluscs, and lupin.

FAQ's

So whats is freeze drying all about...?
We get all sorts of questions about our hiking food and also how to use our camping food veggies or meat. Hopefully your questions can be answered with the below. If not get in touch.

Is there any added preservatives?
NO! The drying process the best way to preserve the product for 2 years if unopened. Some meal ingredients have sulphates which are listed on the nutritional panels on our packets. Listen to Tim from Australian Hiker's of our meals here.

Do I need to cook the meals?
Nope! Our chef has done all the cooking for you. All you need to do is boil some water to add to the bag and wait no more than 10 minutes before tucking in.

How do I cook them?
Add boiling water to the pouch, stir, seal it and wait a few minutes. You eat straight from the pouch, so there is no pot to wash.

Is a single serve enough for dinner?
Single serve is 100 g dry and 400 g prepared, which is a modest dinner. After a big walking day most people prefer the XL at 125 g dry, 500 g prepared.

Are there vegetarian options?
Yes - Cauliflower and Pea Dahl, Spicy Mexican Beans and Vegetarian Pasta Medley are the three vegetarian meals in the range.

Are they made in Australia?
Yes, Campers Pantry is an Australian brand and these are Australian freeze-dried meals.

Why freeze-dried rather than dehydrated?
Freeze-drying runs at low temperature, so the meals keep more of their original flavour and texture and rehydrate with recognisable pieces.