Use
The people at Jack Link's have kept the constant snacker in mind with the packaging of their great-tasting beef jerky. This big one-pound bag of it is resealable, so you really don't have to stop moving while you eat it.

Ease of Use
Jack Link's jerky is one protein-packed snack. In just one serving, there are 12 grams of protein and 80 calories, providing you with major energy just from a few minutes of snacking. This makes it very easy to add to your calorie intake for the day, and you don't even have to stop and cook. And, there are different flavors to choose from, such as sweet and hot teriyaki, hickory-smoked, and pepper.

Brand
Jack Link's great grandfather, Chris Link, came from the old country to America in the 1800s with lots of meat recipes. He passed down the recipes to his son Earl, then he gave them to his son Wolf, who then gave them to his son Jack, who started the jerky that we love today. Jack was actually out hunting himself when he got the idea from his son (the current owner of the brand) to start making jerky.

Portability
You can pass out some to your friends, have some yourself, then quickly toss it back in your backpack.

Use
This product comes to you highly rated from customers who have decided to go with it for their camping trips. It is an affordable product that is great if you are cooking for a large group. You can also add in chopped hot dogs or other food to mix with it.

Ease of Use
Nothing is easier to make than Kraft Original. It might be one of the first things we learned to make as a child. You simply need to boil the noodles and once boiled added some butter and milk and the packaged cheese powder and let it sit. It's as easy as that!

Brand
Everyone knows Kraft. They make quality foods that we can use in our kitchens and on the road, and their products are always affordable.

Portability
This small box of Kraft Original is quite portable and easy to pack as it is a block shape, so if you have a couple of packages, they will fit nicely together and not be a nuisance to bring with you to your campsite.

Use
The reviewers and testers all seem to agree, this meal prep kit comes in handy in various camping situations. Not to mention, it's the perfect meal addition to any emergency kit situation that you may have at home or car. You definitely will start your day off with a quick, as this kit includes major essentials of taste, such as eggs, pork sausage, and peppers and onion for taste.

Ease of Use
Along with the great reviews and taste tests, if you are looking for a meal that is beyond easy, has a long-lasting shelf life, and is tasty as heck, you won't go wrong with this kit.

Brand
Mountain House is one of the top providers of freeze-dried meals for camping and backpacking. They are a great company with a number of years providing meals to outdoor enthusiasts. If you decide to go ahead with one of their products, you will not be disappointed.

Portability
Travel light and easy with this meal kit in your backpack, as all you need to do is add water. The serving size that comes with this kit is 2 one-cup servings, so it won't feed a huge amount of people.

Use
These freeze-dried packaged meals are highly rated amongst previous customers as they are convenient and great if you are going backpacking or traveling a far distance to your campsite and want to bring a meal that will give you energy but is lightweight.

Ease of Use
They are quite easy to use as you simply need to open the packaging and hot water and seal the package. The hot water will cook your meal and it will be done and ready to eat in no time.

Brand
Peak Refuel is a great brand but it may not be as known as Mountain House. Their meals still pack a good amount of protein and will satisfy your hunger.

Portability
These packages are lightweight and make them great for backpacking or traveling as they are easy to pack and you will not notice them due to their weight.

Use
This is a meal you can eat directly out of the bag, with big hearty noodles and big chunks of chicken. Everyone likes big servings, especially after putting out so much energy hiking. When you do have time to stop, it's great when you have a meal that can refuel your physical batteries.

Ease of Use
This creamy soup with red peppers is delicious, the bag is very easy to carry, and the meal only takes a few minutes to prepare. There's nothing better than a nice hot cup of soup when you have to hunker down in snowy areas spontaneously.

Brand
Mountain House has a reputation for making good food, and their noodles and chicken is one of their most popular items, especially among cold-weather campers.

Portability
Each bag contains two and a half servings, 33 carbs and 220 calories a serving, and most campers are hungry enough to eat the whole bag after a very physically demanding day.

Use
When you wake up in the morning at home, coffee is probably one of the first things you grab for. So you definitely don't want to deprive yourself of it while you're out camping with your friends and family.

Ease of Use
One of the primary things you need when camping is boiled water, and as long as you have it you can enjoy your nice hot cup of Folgers just about anytime, whether you're at the campsite or making a stop out on the hiking trail.

Brand
Folgers is always been dedicated to developing the best tasting coffee possible. It's the thing that stands out the most in the entire Folgers story. James A. Folger, Sr. is said to have started what's called cup testing. He personally taste-tested bean shipments that were coming into San Francisco in order to develop a taste of coffee that would stand out above the competition. It was 1854 when he found that mountain-grown beans are what made the coffee smell and taste the best.

Portability
These individual single packets are better than carrying around the jar of instant coffee, simply because the jar weighs more and you want as less weight on you as possible when out exploring. They also create less waste, and when you're done with one you can simply stick the small wrapper in your backpack until you get back to the site to throw it away.

Use
Chili mac is such a loved dish that everyone always wants big portions of it. These pouches are two and a half one-cup servings and, although they are meant to serve two people, a camper or hiker at the end of a long day will enjoy an entire bag to themselves easily. When out doing physical camping activities you need your carbs and protein, otherwise, fatigue and/or headaches will set in. This delicious Mountain House dish is filled with real noodles, beans, cheese, and beef.

Ease of Use
As with most of their meals, all you need is boiling water and you're good to go. You can eat the chili mac right out of the bag, then just reseal it, fold it down, stick it into the bottom of your backpack, and throw it away into a recycling can when you get back to the campsite.

Brand
One of the best things about Mountain House meals is that they're easy to prepare, and all you really need is a spoon, fork or spork to eat them without on the trail.

Portability
With these pouches carrying freeze-dried food, they are quite lightweight and easy to transport. If you have a weekend worth, you will barely feel them and can travel easy.

Use
The kit has a large variety of vegetables, beans, and other fresh food items. for example, if you want to add potatoes to a large stew, there's a big bag of diced one in here.

For the price, you really can't lose with this loaded backpacking kit. It comes with two bags of carrots, two bags of potatoes, two bags of green beans, and a bag each of diced tomatoes, celery, green beans, corn, cabbage, red and green peppers, onions, and four types of beans, black, northern, red and Pinto. This large kit is going to last you for a few camping expeditions depending on how many times you go camping a year, and how many people go with you.

Ease of Use
These pouches are actually ingredients, you will still need to combine them and cook them to create a meal. They are good for snacking on, but when it comes to an actual meal, there will still be some preparation involved.

Brand
Harmony House Foods is not as known of a brand as other food suppliers for camping that are on the market, but they do produce quality food. If you are looking for something quick and easy to eat on your next camping trip then maybe you might want to look at another brand.

Portability
This backpacking kit is not only good for camping foods but also to have around the house. Still, they're especially good for camping because they're very lightweight.

Use
This food kit has enough food for one adult to eat for an entire month, or if someone was to split it with three of their friends it would last each of them a week.

Ease of Use
These food pouches are quite easy to use and are great if you are in a hurry to eat or if you are in an emergency situation and need something quick without using too many cooking utensils.

Brand
This grab-and-go food kit is not only good for camping but also for emergency preparedness. Many people who live in areas of the country that have frequent natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes or floods may at those times need an emergency food supply. So, when they get the kit for camping they may pick up a few extra ones just to have there at the house.

Portability
People like the entrees because they're lightweight to carry on hikes, and because they allow them to prepare a lot of food all at once. For example, if you're in the mountains hiking with a group, one bag could provide a big meal for everyone. Still, some people who camp alone feel that the bags are too big because once you open them you have to cook everything at once, being that they're not resealable.

Use
There are seven different meals included in this kit. The meals include chili, mac and cheese, black bean and rice soup, Alfredo, savory rice, stew, and creamy chicken rice. So while you will definitely get your fair share of carbohydrates with this kit, you definitely get a ton of great-tasting options to choose from.

Ease of Use
These meals are simple, quick, and easy to prepare; you just need to ensure that you have a stove top, pot, some oil, and water, and you should be good to go.

Brand
The benefit of this product is that it has a shelf life of 25 years, so even if you don't use it camping, it's a good food option to have on hand for a time when you need meal prep help.

Portability
The meals in this pack are all simple to prepare and should take no more than 15 minutes to make, and it all comes in a slim storage container for easy travel and packing.