[Tom]

Was looking for some lower carb / healthier single serving freeze dried options for my last trip and found this Thai Curry at REI: https://www.rei.com/product/126368/good-to-go-thai-curry-single-serving Have to say it was one of the best meals I've ever had in the backcountry. It was a bit spicy, but not too bad. I haven't tried any of their other meals, but I was impressed enough to order one of each of their dinners to try out. If anyone else is interested in trying out their meals they sent me a referral link for 25% off your first order. Pretty good deal. Free shipping at $75. I also get a 25% off coupon if you use the link below, but doubt I'll be ordering more any time soon, ha, I have a dozen meals to try out first. https://oken.do/nbvndkqa

[nuclear_eggset]

I've had their bean and kale one and it was good too!

[Brian Curtis]

Tom, for low carb freeze dried my goto is Next Mile Meals. Edit: From what I could remember Good To Go were high carb meals and that Thai Curry has 49g of net carbs.

[Tom]

Correct, around ~50 carbs which is lower than most freeze-dried meals, at least the ones at REI which averaged 75 to 100+ carbs. I wasn't necessarily looking for diabetic or keto friendly meals, just wanted to limit the sugar and processed carbs and the ingredients looked relatively clean for a freeze dried meal. I just checked out that other brand you mentioned and it looks like a great option if you want to stay keto. I'm thin as a rail these days and if anything need to put on more weight, ha.

[Route Loser]

After a few years of preparing my own food, I thought I would try some of these new packaged options. At perhaps the finest camp in the Cascades , a party of 5 tried the widely acclaimed Lamb Bourguinon from Stowaway Gourmet. It really was an actual memorable highlight of the trip. Cost me almost as much as a water taxi up Ross Lake. Good To Go held its own. The Cuban Rice was very edible, though it is something you could make just mixing bulk dehydrated ingredients quite easily. Their Korma, though, was quite a nice treat. Had some Next Mile and Gastro Gnome earlier in the year with supplementary trout and found them more than adequate as well.

[sarbar]

I've reviewed their meals before. They were decent enough. I really approve of Peak Refuel for commercial meals, if you haven't tried them. They are not keto, but are rich in meat in their meals - if you eat meat.

[pjhorst]

100% agreed on the Good-to-Go Thai being one of, if not the best, in it's class. I too have tried running through their other options and they have been a bit hit or miss. Chicken Gumbo and Mushroom Risotto were both fine/good. Bibimap, maybe not my thing?

[zimmertr]

I must be in the minority here because I found the few Good2Go meals I ate a couple years ago pretty bland. Perhaps because they're often low sodium when compared to alternatives? Hot sauce helped though. Peak Refuel consistently seems to be my favorite.

[ejain]

Regardless of the brand, some foods rehydrate better than others. Rice is terrible, pasta is fine, and mashed potatoes are great (Mary Janes Farm has several options, or you could do your own). I'd also rather bring along beef jerky or other dried meat as a side than try to rehydrate meat.

[sarbar]

Instant rice rehydrates perfectly. Use freeze-dried meat, that is in small pieces. We have access to more food that is trail ready than we have ever had.

[BigBrunyon]

The Meat Mains from Mountain House are the best. If you're powering hard enough you need to be getting in at least 2 Meat Mains a day!!! Ah hell if you're looking to protein up just go 4 Meat Mains (such as BEEF MAC) and pick out half the noodles! Then you're getting 4x the beef and only double the carbs!!!

[nuclear_eggset]

Rice has been fine when I dehydrate it at home, but it is prone to poking holes in freezer bags. I've been liking having the powdered bone broth to add to foods I rehydrate on hand in case I want to add the flavor and protein while I'm on the trail.

[sarbar]

On rice in bags? Commercial instant isn't as pokey as hone dehydrated. But an easy trick? Like the bag with a new paper towel. Then add in the rice, etc. When time to eat, remove the towel and proceed.

[nuclear_eggset]

[Geography Nerd]

Has anyone tried Wild Society? I've heard good things but haven't been able to get my hands on them (sold out). https://wildsocietyoutdoors.com/collections/freeze-dried-food