Packaging | Meal Sizing
Most of Outdoor Herbivore's meals are available in two sizes - Single and Double.
1) Hungry Single (serves 1) is a generous individual size serving. The prepared portion generally makes 1½ cups of food, about 50% larger than other "single" size commercial camp meals. This size is appropriate for most active adults engaging in moderate to strenuous activity.
Single meal pouches measure approximately 7L x 7W inches with an expandable bottom up to 3.75 inches. The oxygen absorbers squeeze out excess air after sealing, and the meals should arrive with a depth of 1 inch or less.
2) Hungry Double (serves 2) is our large portion double meal size. It is precisely double the Hungry Single size, and the prepared amount generally makes 3 cups of food. It will feed two adults engaging in moderate to strenuous activity. An excellent option for most couples, one adult and a child, or one adult with a voracious appetite.
Double meal pouches measure approximately 7L x 8W inches with an expandable bottom up to 4 inches. Although oxygen absorbers squeeze out much of the air after sealing, these will arrive with a depth around 3 inches. The double meals are more bulky given the larger volume of food.
Example of Apple Quinoa Oatmeal Prepared in Dish or Included Pouch
Eco-Friendlier Meal Packaging
Outdoor Herbivore's meals are packed in heat-safe, waterproof, expandable pouches rated for boiling water. For hikers who prefer using actual dishes and utensils, you can prepare meals in a separate container outside the pouch. Our packaging is functional, compact, and uses minimal plastic—primarily paper-based with a thin plastic inner liner.
Storage and Rehydration Pouches
We also sell high-temperature pouches for storing dry food and rehydrating with boiling water. These short and waterproof stand-up pouches are made explicitly for backpackers who need a DIY storage and rehydration pouch approved for high heat.
Bulk Ingredients and Meals
Our bulk dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients are a great addition to your trail recipes. Buying in bulk is a popular choice among health-conscious hikers, thru-hikers, and groups who value portion control at an affordable price. Our bulk products are packed in gusseted metalized Mylar barrier bags with a zipper for convenient storage. We also carry a few bulk case items (typically 10 lbs) packed in a plastic bag inside of a cardboard box. Please note that bulk meals are limited due to spice and ingredient separation.
Case Bulk - Bag in Box
Backpacking meals are expensive, especially those made with organic, natural, and less processed ingredients. To keep prices affordable, we focus on producing high-quality backpacking food rather than marketing, social media, and fancy packaging. Cheers to eating well on the trail!