All 14 Peak Refuel Meals, RANKED
The desserts are going to have to wait for another day.
Before we effectively dive in on what you should be dining on, you should know that Peak Refuel was founded by a crew of outdoor enthusiasts united by a shared appreciation of great-tasting food and endless adventures. As a collective, they sought to create the outdoors’ premier ready-to-eat food packs that you can consume in a pinch or over an extended 3-day weekend camping trip. In short, they succeeded. The brand has quickly become a favorite on GOVX for its high-quality ingredients, great tasting selection, and fully cooked and easy-to-prep ways. Hungry yet?
THE BASE TIER
14. BEEF PASTA MARINARA
As a half-blooded Italian, I take my native cuisine seriously. With that said, red sauces are notoriously tough to freeze-dry without coming out tasting a little...off.
It’s subtle, but enough to feel like I’m shaming my long deceased Nonna with every bite. Points for the massive 48 gram protein count, nonetheless.
13. THREE BEAN CHILI MAC (VEGAN)
A strong option for my plant-based people, but freeze-dried beans require a strict rehydration window. If you munch on those legumes even a couple of minutes too early, you risk a mouth full of crunchy bean centers.
For those big on nutritional facts, it’s hard to beat getting 41 grams of protein, 30% of your daily iron, and 25% of your daily calcium in just one quick meal.
12. BUTTERNUT DAL BHAT (VEGAN)
Say that three times fast. With its heavily spiced and somewhat unique placement within the meal roster, I’m not sure this one would be the first choice of hikers or hunters.
A little lower on the protein scale, it’s best left as an acquired taste for the wayfaring foodie.
11. SWEET PORK & RICE
The BBQ flavor borders heavily on the sweet side, and for some who prefer to savor the savory, that may be a little much.
However, the pork is really pork, and that deserves a level of recognition. Especially if you're looking to recharge after a long day in the wild.
THE SLOPE TIER
10. CHICKEN TERIYAKI RICE
This meal is always a big hit in the backcountry. Featuring real chicken chunks and a flavorful pineapple and veggie mix, you’d be hard pressed to find a dehydrated meal that satisfies the camp’s cravings like some good ol’ yaki rice with chicken.
9. CHICKEN ALFREDO
Rich, creamy, and calorie-stacked, this meal packs a major punch. Just be sure to pace yourself with every bite, because it’s easy to fil up fast. For those worried about mush, it’s nowhere to be found here.
8. WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
When you need a kick, it’s best not to mess around. This hearty dish simmers grilled chicken, veggies, and beans in a smackin’ rich, creamy, white chili sauce that'll leave you scraping the plate for more. It’s comfort food done right.
7. CHICKEN PESTO PASTA
Picking up on a theme here? Grab a seat by the campfire and get your grub on with an Italian-style pesto sauce mixed with ziti noodles, real white chicken, spices, and parmesan cheese.
We’re not saying it’s better than Olive Garden quality, but we’re not saying it isn’t either.
THE SUMMIT TIER
6. CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY
Feeling spicy? The tasty coconut milk rehydrates into a rich, velvety broth with genuine heat, making it one of the most flavor-forward meal you could possibly ask for.
Can’t sleep on the 44 grams of protein either.
5. BREAKFAST SKILLET
Breakfast for dinner or breakfast for breakfast? That is the question. The answer is eggs, sausage, potato, and peppers in one plucky powerhouse meal.
Wrap it all up in a tortilla with a few dabs of hot sauce and you're good to go.
4. HOMESTYLE CHICKEN & RICE
A modern classic.
Utilizing a sour-cream-based sauce instead of a plain chicken broth, the end result is rich, casserole-style eats that’ll hold you over until the sun comes up.
THE APEX TIER
3. MOUNTAIN BERRY GRANOLA
Whether it’s serving as your emergency backup meal or your early morning refuel, a pack of Mountain Berry Granola just gets it done. We’re talking about real fruit, and rice milk sourced from a family farm right here in the honest-to-goodness USA. End of the day it delivers nearly 600 calories with zero stove setup required.
2. BEEF STROGANOFF
Beef Stroganoff, it's what every trail meal should aspire to be. Using real strips of beef (no mystery meat) that chew and taste like actual steak, you can safely stop relying on jerky to get your protein fix.
Combined with tender egg noodles and a rich mushroom sour cream sauce, it genuinely eats like it was made from scratch.
1. BISCUITS & SAUSAGE GRAVY
Peak Refuel’s reigning champ.
Fluffy, fully restored biscuit pieces sit in a rich, pepper-flecked sausage gravy that tastes straight off a diner stove. High-calorie, deeply comforting, and unmatched in the breakfast scene.