dehydrated meals
Just add water
Dehydrated meals are foods processed to remove moisture, extending shelf life and reducing weight.
Water is added before eating to restore texture and flavor.
Popular with backpackers, campers, and emergency preppers, they range from simple freeze-dried fruits to complete entrées: We packed dehydrated meals for the week-long hike.
Quality varies widely.
- sun dryingPreserving via natural light
- air-dryingDrying by ambient exposure
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- shelf-stableStorable without refrigeration
- shelf lifeUsable storage duration
freeze-drying · vegetables · legumes · disaster relief · reconstitute · hiking · ration packs · portability · meats · backpacking · dairy products · lightweight · pasta · fruits · grains · emergency preparedness · survival kit · bug out bag
- camping kitchencamp stove, portable grill, one-pot meals, campfire cooking, mess kit
- dried foodsjerky, raisins, dried fruit, dried herbs, dried beans
- quick foodsinstant noodles, ramen, instant oatmeal, instant rice, instant soup
- astronaut foodfreeze-dried food, rations, crumbs, packaging
- Pantry Itemsflour, pasta, rice, oats, dried beans
- military rationsMRE, K-rations, C-rations, ration packs, ready-to-eat meals
freshness and preparation
dehydrated mealsraw food
Meals served uncooked
fresh produce · sashimi · ceviche · salads