The freeze-dried list

Written By Kim

When Lukas and I did our first long-distance hike in 2021 - Gröna Bandet, we consumed a lot of freeze-dried food. But not all freeze-dried meals are made equal, and our memories aren't that great, so we needed a way to remember which freeze-dried meals were something we wanted to eat again, and what we really didn't want to buy. So we made a list that of course has just become longer since then.

Not all meals I have eaten are on this list, since it took a while before I started to note down which ones I liked and not.
Also, everyone’s taste is different. What you may like is probably not the same as I do. But since some people have asked what the list looks like - why not just share it here?

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Very nice 😋

  • Back Country Cuisine - Sweet And Sour Lamb

  • Gilde Turmat - Biffgryte

  • Gilde Turmat - Brun lapskaus

  • Gilde Turmat - Pasta Bolognese

  • Lyo Expedition - Beef Stroganoff

  • Lyo Expedition - Penne alla bolognese

  • Radix - Chipotle Lime Burrito Bowl (Comment: Could have been slightly less spicy)

  • Real Meals - Lasagna

  • Real Meals - Sri Lankan Curry

  • Real Meals - Tom Kha Gai

  • Real Turmat - Chicken Curry

  • Real Turmat - Chicken Soup

  • Real Turmat - Creamy Salmon with Pasta

  • Real Turmat - Kebabgryta

  • Real Turmat - Pasta Bolognese

  • Real Turmat - Pulled Pork

  • Summit To Eat - Chicken Fajita with Rice

  • Summit To Eat - Chicken Tikka with Rice

  • Summit To Eat - Pasta Bolognese

  • Tactical Foodpack - Beetroot and Feta Soup

  • Tactical Foodpack - Sweet Potato Curry

  • Tactical Foodpack - Tuna Pasta

  • Trek'N Eat - Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Spinach

Nice 😊

  • Back Country Cuisine - Beef and pasta hotpot (Comment: Could've been better with more spices)

  • Back Country Cuisine - Beef Teriyaki

  • Back Country Cuisine - Chicken Carbonara

  • Back Country Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala

  • Back Country Cuisine - Classic Beef Curry

  • Back Country Cuisine - Cottage Pie

  • Back Country Cuisine - Creamy Carbonara

  • Back Country Cuisine - Lamb Fettuccine

  • Back Country Cuisine - Moroccan Lamb

  • Back Country Cuisine - Roast Chicken

  • Back Country Cuisine - Roast Lamb and Vegetables

  • Back Country Cuisine - Spaghetti Bolognaise

  • Back Country Cuisine - Vegetarian Stirfry

  • Blå Band - Creamy Pasta with Chicken

  • Blå Band - Goulasch

  • Blå Band - Thai Chicken with Rice and Vegetables

  • Radix - Basil Pesto Pasta (Comment: The pasta didn't become evenly soft)

  • Radix - Pasta Bolognese (Comment: A bit spicy. Pasta didn't become evenly soft)

  • Radix - Turkish Falafel (Comment: Could use some extra salt)

  • Real Meals - Bacon Mash

  • Real Meals - Dal Makhani

  • Real Meals - Mexi Nachos

  • Real Meals - Oodles of Noodles

  • Real Meals - Venison Casserole

  • Real Field Meal - Pasta Provence

  • The Outdoor Gourmet Company - Beef Bourguignon

  • The Outdoor Gourmet Company - Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) (Comment: Portion is more like one big than 2 portions)

Edible 🙂

  • Adventure Food - Chicken Curry

  • Adventure Menu - Texas Chilli con carne

  • Back Country Cuisine - Honey Soy Chicken

  • Blåband - Indian Chicken Stew

  • Blåband - Wilderness Stew

  • FirePot - Kyckling Keema Curry

  • Leader Outdoor - Pasta Carbonara

  • Meal Outdoor - Pasta Chicken

  • Meal Outdoor - Vegan Tikka Masala

  • Real Meals - Beef Stroganoff

  • Real Meals - Moroccan Tagine

  • Reals Meals - Wilderness Stew (Comment: Pasta was too slimy, otherwise nice!)

  • Real Turmat - Chilli con carne

  • Real Turmat - Cod with soup

  • Real Turmat - Pasta in Tomato Soup

  • Real Turmat - Thai Red Curry

  • Summit To Eat - Chicken Fried Rice

  • Summit To Eat - Macaroni Cheese (Comment: Needs more spices, more salt & is quite watery)

  • Summit To Eat - Vegetable Chipotle Chilli with Rice

  • Tactical Foodpack - Buckwheat pot and Turkey

  • Tactical Foodpack - Mashed Potatoes and Bacon

Don't buy 🤢

  • Blåband - Creamy Stew with mushroom

  • Blåband - Pasta with Cheese and Broccoli

  • FirePot - Beef Stew with Pearl Barley

  • FirePot - Mac n' Greens

  • Lyo Expedition - Farfalle with Spinach

  • Meal Outdoor - Pasta Bolognese (Comment: Needs more spices!)

  • Summit To Eat - Beef Stew with Potatoes

  • The Outdoor Gourmet Company - Thai Green Chicken Curry (Comment: Too spicy! Would've been “nice” but my whole mouth burned!)

  • The Outdoor Gourmet Company - Vegan Lentil Dahl (Comment: The lentils never get soft, otherwise NICE) 

  • Trek'N Eat - Chili con Carne (Comment: Hard beans)

  • Trek'N Eat - Potato Stew with Fried Onions (Comment: Needs more spices!)

The list was last updated in July 2026.

Kim
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