RecPak  One Complete Meal

Honestly these are so good! Perfect breakfast for backpacking. Brought a dozen on my Iceland ring road trip and it was perfect to wake up in the morning and just start going. They all taste so good! I will definitely be bringing RecPak on all my trips backpacking or road tripping. So easy and delicious!

This stuff is incredible! I've been using it for several years now and I'm so excited to see it available at REI! We have RecPak with us on every trip- whether we are climbing, Bike packing, Trail Running, etc. Even just as an Ultra light emergency ration to keep in the bottom of our pack for shorter adventures. Being 700 calories in only about 6oz, it has become a staple part of our kit. We also noticed that it closely matched fueling recommendations outlined in the book "Training for the New Alpinism" making it a solution for Complete Nutrition for ultra endurance fueling and recovery. We have found the mild flavors are easy on the stomach during and after "at-your-limit" exertion. Weight Savings: - Leave the stove and fuel behind! - Far more effective nutrition for the weight than the typical collection of 200-ish calorie bars Not to mention the huge time savings in the backcountry! - No need to boil water - The Coffee Flavor is a 2-in-1 breakfast, with caffeine in the shake! - Fill-and-Go with the screw cap, you can prepare meals beforehand at the water source and carry them with you ready-to-eat. Other uses we have found over the years that make it a great addition to our Kit: - Empty packaging serves as a back-up water bladder for if your main one starts leaking - Packaging can be folded and used as a funnel for collecting a trickle of water down a rock face During many of my ultra-endurance outings, this stuff has brought me back to life in ways bars never could. Its truly a game changer and I attribute the success of many adventures to this product. Give it a try!

As a woman who's always fighting to get enough fuel in on long days, RecPak Is always in my kit. I'd honestly rather drink my calories than stop and chew 5 bars. When I'm climbing, I make sure to get 200 calories every hour so I don't bonk because sometimes an 8-hour day turns into 18.

I've been experimenting with my fueling all summer, and RecPak has become the backbone of my fastpacking, mountain running, and bikepacking strategy.  For day missions, I like to split one throughout the day; for multi-day trips, I do the same and replace some meals, too. I find it amazing that I feel so satiated throughout the day without needing too many supplemental calories; between the RecPak and some electrolyte/carb mix, I'm pretty set. They're easy on my stomach and easy to get down. I've noticed my energy levels don't drop off as much during a long day, unlike before.  The post-adventure crash that used to be the norm has been nearly nonexistent this year!  As someone who chases efficiency, these have been a game-changer. RecPaks are now a staple in my kit.

My wife and I are thru-hikers and we've used RecPak for both the Colorado Trail and the Arizona Trail. It's a lightweight, calorie-packed meal that spices up the backpack pantry when you're used to eating a lot of protein bars (including the famous hiker cuisine...Cliff Bars). The meals function as a "snack" when you're pounding out 25 mile days, but also work great as a breakfast, or dessert after a well-earned hot dinner. You can use either cold OR hot water to mix the contents. The hot version makes for a great body warmer on cold days in the mountains. The spent container weighs more than a bar wrapper, BUT the mouthpiece also fits some water filters, so the bag can function as a water bladder once you're consumed all the calorie-dense goodness inside. We actually interviewed Joy Seward of RecPak on our podcast (Yeti Walks Into Basecamp - see episode 73). All in all, RecPak is an awesome meal to supplement or replace what can sometimes be monotonous backpacking food.

I first tried RecPak while exploring an FKT attempt on Vermont’s Long Trail, where conserving pack space and weight is kind of everything. 700 calories and 42g of protein packed into just 6.2 oz is pretty wild, but the convenience might be my favorite part. Just add water directly to the pouch, mix it up, and you’re good to go. No extra container, no stove, no mess. Everything stays contained right in the bag. I didn’t end up getting the FKT, but I definitely had plenty of fuel for the adventure thanks to RecPak. I’d absolutely carry these again for thru-hikes, FKTs, or any big adventure where pack space, weight, and easy calories matter.

Rec-packs are more than just another camping/ hiking meal. I have used them personally not only camping but in search and rescue, Rock Climbing, wildland fires and so many other places. Here is a couple of examples why I always pack a Rec pack : First of all, they taste great. I have tried a lot of other quick meals and RP is one of my favorites. With a variety of flavors you’re bound to find one that you enjoy.(vanilla, coffee, chocolate are the ones I’ve tried) Secondly is It’s light weight, not bulky, and easy to make. Many other meals on the market can take up space in your pack or the freezer dried options get crushed to dust. RP is ready to go whenever as long as you have water. Overall I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Rec Pack, the owners are awesome people and have super quick customer support.

I regularly bring RecPaks on various excursions in the mountains. Whether it be a Denali expedition, a spring skiing day in the Tetons or anything in between, I throw RecPaks in my bag. They provide the best caloric insurance on any day and you forget you’re even carrying it because of how light it is. These keep your adventures light and properly fuel your big days. I will continue to use RecPaks in the future!!

Absolutely love Recpak! We spend multiple days out in the backcountry hunting. When we put on the miles that we do a freeze dried meal hits the gut hard. Recpak doesn't. Just good fast energy.

Absolutely love RecPak. This has been a game changer for me to keep my off trail routine of hitting a large dose of protein first thing in the morning. The coffee gives the perfect jolt for a long day on trail!