Augason Farms Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals

Emergency-grade freeze-dried meals at budget-friendly prices.

About Augason Farms

Augason Farms has been making shelf-stable food since 1972, and their freeze-dried pouches bring the same long-shelf-life, value-focused approach to the trail. Their backpacking meals are widely available at Walmart, Sam's Club, and Amazon, making them one of the most accessible options for budget-conscious backpackers. If you want calorie-dense food at a low per-meal cost with a decades-long shelf life, Augason Farms is hard to beat.

Known for

  • Exceptionally affordable per-meal pricing
  • 25–30 year sealed shelf life
  • Widely available at Walmart, Sam's Club, and Amazon
  • Doubles as backpacking food and emergency food storage

All Augason Farms meals (3)

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