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$Backpacker\'s Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings$

Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings

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Enjoy vegetarian curry rice with lentils and potatoes with the Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry freeze-dried meal.

Just mix contents with boiling water in the pouch provided—let stand, and serve
Nutrition facts displayed here and on packaging may differ; information on packaging reflects actual contents
May contain traces of peanuts and/or tree nuts
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Ingredients: lentils, precooked parboiled long grain brown rice, potatoes, carrots, peas, sauce (salt, garlic, turmeric, coriander seed, cumin seed, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, dill weed, fennel seed). Allergens: peas.

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Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings Customer Reviews

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Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings

3.2

(based on 20 reviews)

65%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to prepare (19)
Lightweight (13)
Flavorful (11)
Quick cook time (10)
Nutritious (7)

Cons

Unhealthy (5)
Lacks flavor (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (15)
Extended trips (8)
Car camping (7)
Weekend trips (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10), Casual/ recreational (6), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

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May

2013

4.0

Enjoyed the Meal

By Arfer

from Wisconsin

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Flavorful
Lightweight
Nutritious
Quick Cook Time

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

People seem to be really divided on this meal. For my part, my son and I thought it was very tasty. The vegetables re-hydrated effectively and the spices were complimentary. We paired this meal with some lemon rice. What we didn't eat at supper, we saved for breakfast and reheated it with some eggs. Neither of us had any trouble with the meal's high fibre.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Spicy, Filling and Delicious

By Mitch17

from Colorado

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Flavorful
Lightweight
Nutritious
Quick Cook Time

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Easy Meal
Weekend Trips

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

I love curry, so I thought I'd give this one a try and I'm glad I did. Perfect kick to it, and super filling. I love all of the vegetables - peas, carrots and potatoes that you can actually see and taste with every bite. And, all of the lentils are an awesome source of protein. I'm vegetarian, so this dish is definitely a regular go-to for me.

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Jan

2013

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Couldn't even eat it

By bklnbackpacker

from Brooklyn NY

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Lightweight
Nutritious

Cons

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Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

I really could not even choke this down. I just didn't like the way it tasted and would not purchase again.

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Aug

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Yummy.

By gonetoground

from North Carolina

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Flavorful
Lightweight
Nutritious
Quick Cook Time

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

My daughter and I just went backpacking and had this for dinner. We both thought it was delicious and appreciated the high protein. No ill effects on us. I liked being able to prepare it in the package.

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Nov

2011

(0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Tree Bark has Less Fiber + Tastes Better

By Big Ben

from RVA

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Lightweight

Cons

Gross-Looking
Lacks Flavor

Best Uses

Gag Gift

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

I love curry, and when I saw this my first thought was, 'WOAW, this looks so awesome!' I looked at the nutrients and thought the numbers looked right so I got it. When I got home, a family member pointed out that this meal, with just one serving gave 120% of the fiber needed in one day. I am a big boy and had planned to eat this meal all by myself which consisted of two servings. About 240% of the fiber that I would need in one meal. That is scary when you are backpacking.

So when it came time prepare this meal, it looked like vomit. That was a turn off. When I started to eat this meal, it tasted like too many spices mixed into a bag of dry veggies and not at all like curry. That was another turn off. I powered my way through 2/3 of the bag before I just couldnt force myself to stomach any more of this wretched mess.Game over.

Please dont do this to yourself.

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Sep

2011

4.0

D-lish!

By MountainMike

from Ogden, UT

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Flavorful
Lightweight
Quick Cook Time

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

Definitely one of the better freeze dried "dishes". I take this one every time I go on extended hikes or quick weekenders. Flavor, to me, is great and flavorful (for a freeze dried meal). I am not a big fan of salt and don't notice that it is oversalted like others report. I do like that it has a little kick of spice. Overall a great meal and one of the cheaper ones too. I will be buying this one again.

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great option for vegetarians

By GottaGo

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Flavorful
Lightweight
Nutritious
Quick Cook Time

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

Just got done eating this last night after hiking 10mi on Hood. I think there are only about three dinner veggi options from Backpackers and this one, along with the Pad Thai, are really tasty. It's spicy and has good texture. I add more water to make it soupy, then use a bagel to soak up the juices and nudge me into the full zone. I like it.

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Aug

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best Vegetarian Backpacking Food

By Hooha

from Durham, NC

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Flavorful
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

This is definitely my favorite of the vegetarian freeze-dried food options. It is tasty and had good protein.

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Mar

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

By all means skip this one

By mrestis

from San Diego, CA

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Cons

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Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

I wish I could give this half a star, but REI only lets you rate it by full stars. Getting ready for the Atacama Crossing (a 250k self-supported foot race) I taste tested this beforehand. Wow talk about salty. But it was tolerable. And because I'm gluten intolerant and vegan, my options were few so I decided to include this as one of my dinners during the race week and particularly saved it for the long march when likely I would really want something salty. Long story short, the moment this touched my mouth I wanted to barf. It tasted like vomit. Granted my body had probably already shut down and was in shock from the beating I put it through so far, but this just goes to show that if you don't like it under normal conditions, you will HATE it when under difficult conditions. This meal is simply way too salty and intense for my liking.

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Jul

2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

three thumbs down

By Susie HW

from Olympia, WA

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Pros

Easy To Prepare
Lightweight
Nutritious

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Backpacker's Pantry Katmandu Curry - 2 Servings:

I'm part of a backpacking group and this year three meal partnerships brought this meal- ALL of us could only call it dinner, and a over spiced and rather salty one at that. I'd pass this one up!