[$9.59; packitgourmet.com]
3. Patagonia Provisions
Vegans and vegetarians will delight in the Organic Mushroom + KAMUT Khorasan Wheat Savory Grains ($7), a nutty dish with lots of umami flavor. It packs enough nutrients (370 calories, 16 grams protein and 77 grams carbs) to eat as a light lunch, but famished adventurers should top with beans, or serve alongside chili or soup. If you’re camping for a couple days, tote along the 2-Day Camp Meal Kit for Two ($89); the box is jam-packed with nourishing foodstuffs, from breakfasts to dinners to snacks—like chipotle and lime seeds and cans of smoked mussels in olive oil.
[$7; patagoniaprovisions.com]
4. Backpacker’s Pantry
Sure, nature is healing. But have you ever eaten hot oats on a brisk morning as the sun turned a bleak sky golden? Cinnamon Apple Oats ($5.49) is exactly the soul food you need to kick-start a day of exploring. The gluten-free cereal is full of energizing carbs (44 grams) and fiber (7 grams), plus satisfying texture to keep you sated for hours. It also boasts 19 grams protein—a surprising amount for an oatmeal-based breakfast—thanks to the addition of quinoa and hemp. Once you add hot water, the apples plump up and cinnamon comes to life.
[$5.49; backpackerspantry.com]
5. Heather’s Choice
Paleo devotees, reach for the Grass-Fed Bison Chili ($15) for a belly-warming dinner that’s chock-full of lean, meaty goodness to the tune of 42 grams protein. Big cubes of sweet potato lend rich, hearty texture and lots of complex carbs (70 grams) to restore depleted glycogen levels. At 550 calories and 13 grams fiber, this entree will ensure you have lasting energy in your tank. Pro tip: If you’re camping or getting an early start, go for the Blueberry Cinnamon Breakfast ($7), a filling buckwheat oatmeal with chia seeds, hemp seeds and coconut flakes.