Global Tastes Define the New Backpacker’s Pantry Line

July 18th, 2024 • BY

5 new entrees from Backpacker's Pantry deliver global taste

Boulder, Colo.-based Backpacker’s Pantry, the family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, has unveiled five new freeze-dried entrees for the Summer 2024 camping season. The assortment includes both comfort classics and new meals offering international flair.

Backpacker’s Pantry leans into its incredible 70-year history in making freeze-dried foods to debut the following gourmet adventure meals: Fiesta Beef & Vegetable Bowl; White Bean, Chicken, & Green Chile Stew; Drunken Noodles with Chicken; Pesto Pasta with Chicken; and Beef Bolognese.

“From the streets of Thailand to the Italian countryside, and everywhere in between, these new meals offer a culinary adventure for your taste buds,” said Duane Primozich, CEO of Backpacker’s Pantry.”

Good news for those of us with food sensitivities—three of the new entrees will be gluten-free. WomensMovement staff favs include the Drunken Noodles with Chicken and White Bean, Chicken, & Green Chile Stew.

More info on the flavor profiles and nutritional breakdown below:

Fiesta Beef and Vegetable Bowl (31g protein, 520 calories per pouch, MSRP: $12.99 USD) This dish truly is a fiesta for your taste buds! This one is delicious on its own, in a tortilla, or scooped on your favorite chips. Backpacker’s Pantry has included all of your Tex-Mex favorites- rice, beef,  pinto beans, cheddar cheese, corn, tomatoes, onions, sour cream… you name it! The company also added a delicious blend of Hatch green chiles and chipotle for a truly delicious kick. Note flavors of cilantro, lime, and cumin as well. 

White Bean, Chicken, & Green Chile Stew (46g protein, 540 calories per pouch, MSRP: $12.99 USD) After a long day of skiing, snowshoeing, or sledding, there are few things better than a warm, hearty bowl of chili. Backpacker’s Pantry wanted to recreate this homestyle comfort in our White Bean Chicken Chili. Whether you’re home or in the backcountry, this cheesy chili truly is the perfect way to warm up after a long, chilly day out. Heading back out tomorrow? Creamy white beans and tender chicken pack in enough protein to sustain you through any adventure. Backpacker’s Pantry also kept this recipe close to home with a Southwestern favorite: Hatch Green Chile. 

Drunken Noodles with Chicken (27g protein, 490 calories per pouch, MSRP $12.99 USD) Backpacker’s Pantry’s most popular meal is a Thai staple- why not add another to the mix? This dish features traditional wide rice noodles sourced straight from Thailand tossed with chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot. The authentic sweet and spicy tamari and brown sugar sauce will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Thailand. Note flavors of lemongrass, lime, and cilantro as well.

Pesto Pasta with Chicken (38g protein, 580 calories per pouch, MSRP: $12.99 USD) Few dishes are more of a crowd-pleaser than good pesto pasta. This family-friendly staple will keep even the pickiest kids satisfied on any outdoor adventure. Tender white meat chicken provides the protein, and our creamy pesto supplies the healthy fats you need to keep going. Though this pesto is nut-free, the parmesan cheese provides a delicious nutty flavor that is rounded out by roasted garlic and black pepper. 

Beef Bolognese (28g protein, 480 calories per pouch, MSRP $12.99 USD) Another classic crowd-pleaser, Backpacker’s Pantry’s Beef Bolognese is an Italian staple remade for the backcountry that the whole family will enjoy. It features delicate pasta, beef, and the traditional vegetable trio of carrots, onion, and celery in a Ragu that will take you straight to the Italian countryside. Note flavors of garlic, red pepper, and oregano. 

For those interested in trying out all of the new meals, check out the Backpacker’s Pantry New Meal Bundle is available for 10% off from the Backpacker’s Pantry website.

A few, fun facts about the company:

  • Family-owned business since 1951
  • Boulder, Colo.-based facility that is 100% solar powered
  • Donates 1% of every sale, every day, to nonprofits around the world as a member of 1% For the Planet
  • Sustainabily sourced ingredients
  • Meal options for all diets (gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, etc.)
  • 3-10 year shelf life
  • Entrees, desserts, breakfasts and Emergency Kits available, also the sister-company to Astronaut Ice Cream sandwiches (and freeze dried fruits)
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After a 10-year career as an award-winning New York City-based editor launching and redesigning urban, style-driven magazines, Erinn Morgan left her downtown Manhattan digs after September 11th, 2001, in search of a less encumbered, freelance lifestyle. A life-changing, two-year-long trek around the country in a motorhome eventually landed her in Durango, Colo., which she now calls home. Her writing has appeared in numerous— More about this author →