Cheap Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals — Under $10 a Pouch

Every meal here is under $10 a pouch. Sorted cheapest first — pair with the Best Value collection to find the most calories per dollar.

All Cheap Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals — Under $10 a Pouch (118)

• Trailtopia — Brown Sugar Raisin Oatmeal — $3.99, 303 cal, 7g protein, Bargain
• Trailtopia — Raspberry Chocolate Oatmeal — $3.99, 253 cal, 7g protein, Bargain
• Trailtopia — Banana Oatmeal — $3.99, 233 cal, 7g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Blueberry Oatmeal — $3.99, 227 cal, 6g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Mango Oatmeal — $3.99, 215 cal, 6g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Peach Oatmeal — $3.99, 215 cal, 7g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal — $3.99, 214 cal, 6g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Strawberry Oatmeal — $3.99, 207 cal, 6g protein, Good value
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Bananas — $3.99, 70 cal, 1g protein, Fair price
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Peaches — $3.99, 50 cal, 1g protein, Splurge
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Cinnamon Apples — $3.99, 50 cal, 0g protein, Splurge
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Strawberries — $3.99, 45 cal, 1g protein, Splurge
• Good To-Go — Mushroom Risotto (Cup) — $4.99, 260 cal, 8g protein
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored Stroganoff — $4.99, 258 cal, 11g protein, Bargain
• Good To-Go — Cuban Black Beans & Rice (Cup) — $4.99, 250 cal, 7g protein
• Good To-Go — Pad Thai (Cup) — $4.99, 240 cal, 8g protein
• Good To-Go — Chicken Pho (Cup) — $4.99, 230 cal, 16g protein
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Curry — $4.99, 216 cal, 12g protein, Bargain
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored with Vegetables and Mushrooms — $4.99, 200 cal, 11g protein, Bargain
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Chicken flavored with Broccoli — $4.99, 190 cal, 9g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich — $4.99, 150 cal, 3g protein, Pricey
• Backpacker's Pantry — Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich — $4.99, 150 cal, 2g protein, Pricey
• Backpacker's Pantry — Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich — $4.99, 140 cal, 3g protein, Pricey
• Backpacker's Pantry — Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich — $4.99, 140 cal, 2g protein, Pricey
• Mountain House — Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich (Adventure Meals) — $4.99, 140 cal, 2g protein, Pricey
• Mountain House — Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich (Adventure Meals) — $4.99, 140 cal, 2g protein, Pricey
• Good To-Go — Indian Korma — $5.50, 390 cal, 15g protein, Bargain
• Augason Farms — Green Chile Mac & Cheese (Cook in Pouch) — $5.94, 520 cal, 19g protein, Bargain
• Augason Farms — Tropical Breakfast Oats (Cook in Pouch) — $5.94, 330 cal, 10g protein, Good value
• Good To-Go — Granola — $6.95, 580 cal, 17g protein, Bargain
• Good To-Go — Oatmeal — $6.95, 490 cal, 16g protein, Bargain
• ReadyWise — Apple Cinnamon Cereal — $6.99, 780 cal, 15g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Granola with Bananas & Milk — $6.99, 620 cal, 16g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Granola with Blueberries, Almonds & Milk — $6.99, 620 cal, 16g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal — $6.99, 530 cal, 16g protein, Bargain
• ReadyWise — Strawberry Granola Crunch — $6.99, 500 cal, 9g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Cinnamon Apple Oats — $6.99, 320 cal, 10g protein, Good value
• Packit Gourmet — Vegetable Ramen Rescue — $6.99, 60 cal, 2g protein, Splurge
• MaryJane's Farm — Creamy Potato Soup — $7.07, 210 cal, 9g protein, Good value
• Packit Gourmet — Ramen Rescue with Chicken — $7.49, 60 cal, 6g protein, Splurge
• Trailtopia — Jambalaya - SINGLE SERVE — $7.90, 370 cal, 20g protein, Good value
• Itacate Foods — Aventura Arróz con Leche — $7.95, 450 cal, 7g protein, Good value
• ReadyWise — Wild Rice Risotto — $7.99, 630 cal, 13g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Creme Brulee — $7.99, 620 cal, 12g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Dark Chocolate Cheesecake — $7.99, 610 cal, 13g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Mango Sticky Rice — $7.99, 570 cal, 6g protein, Bargain
• ReadyWise — Mac & Cheese — $7.99, 540 cal, 22g protein, Bargain
• Peak Refuel — Strawberry Granola — $7.99, 530 cal, 23g protein, Bargain
• Mountain House — Granola with Milk and Blueberries (Adventure Meals) — $7.99, 500 cal, 16g protein, Bargain
• ReadyWise — Spicy Asian Style Noodles — $7.99, 470 cal, 16g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese — $7.99, 450 cal, 22g protein, Bargain
• Trailtopia — Pesto Chicken Pasta - SINGLE SERVE — $7.99, 370 cal, 21g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Beef Stroganoff - SINGLE SERVE — $7.99, 360 cal, 19g protein, Good value
• Backpacker's Pantry — Stroganoff Sauce, Mushrooms, and Beef — $7.99, 350 cal, 21g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Chili Mac with Beef - SINGLE SERVE — $7.99, 340 cal, 15g protein, Good value
• Backpacker's Pantry — Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with Beef — $7.99, 330 cal, 16g protein, Fair price
• Backpacker's Pantry — Louisiana Red Beans & Rice — $7.99, 330 cal, 13g protein, Fair price
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored Stroganoff — $7.99, 315 cal, 8g protein, Bargain
• Trailtopia — Bent Paddle Beer Braised Chicken Stew - SINGLE SERVE — $7.99, 300 cal, 20g protein, Fair price
• Backpacker's Pantry — Pasta & Spring Vegetables with Butter Sauce — $7.99, 300 cal, 14g protein, Fair price
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Curry — $7.99, 276 cal, 9g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored with Vegetables and Mushrooms — $7.99, 270 cal, 10g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Chicken flavored with Broccoli — $7.99, 265 cal, 11g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Rocky Road Pudding — $7.99, 244 cal, 2g protein, Pricey
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Frijoles Charros - Organic Pinto Beans with bacon and sausage — $8.00, 510 cal, 35g protein, Bargain
• MaryJane's Farm — Cheesy Potatoes & Kale — $8.07, 350 cal, 14g protein, Good value
• MaryJane's Farm — Shepherd's Pie — $8.33, 390 cal, 15g protein, Good value
• MaryJane's Farm — Spuds w/Spinach & Cheese — $8.45, 350 cal, 14g protein, Fair price
• Augason Farms — Campfire Chili with Freeze Dried Beef (Cook in Pouch) — $8.49, 490 cal, 33g protein, Bargain
• Augason Farms — Spicy Red Beans & Rice with Pork Sausage (Cook in Pouch) — $8.49, 400 cal, 16g protein, Good value
• MaryJane's Farm — Couscous & Lentil Curry — $8.51, 380 cal, 18g protein, Good value
• MaryJane's Farm — Velvety Black Bean Soup — $8.61, 380 cal, 24g protein, Bargain
• MaryJane's Farm — Outrageous Outback Oatmeal — $8.72, 410 cal, 18g protein, Good value
• MaryJane's Farm — Peasant Tomato Soup — $8.74, 260 cal, 12g protein, Good value
• Good To-Go — Kale and White Bean Stew — $8.95, 720 cal, 32g protein, Bargain
• Farm to Summit — Buckwheat Granola with Oat Milk — $8.95, 600 cal, 18g protein, Bargain
• Heather's Choice — Swiss Muesli with Milk — $8.95, 490 cal, 15g protein, Good value
• Nomad Nutrition — Original Instant Quinoa — $8.95, 480 cal, 20g protein, Good value
• Heather's Choice — Morning Glory Oatmeal — $8.95, 480 cal, 13g protein, Good value
• Farm to Summit — Rainbow Pasta — $8.95, 460 cal, 19g protein, Good value
• Farm to Summit — Golden Oats — $8.95, 440 cal, 11g protein, Good value
• Farm to Summit — Green Chile Cheddar Grits — $8.95, 340 cal, 10g protein, Fair price
• Trailtopia — Beef Stew - SINGLE SERVE — $8.95, 270 cal, 15g protein, Pricey
• Nomad Nutrition — Ukrainian Borscht (Half Serving) — $8.95, 240 cal, 8g protein, Splurge
• Outdoor Herbivore — CinnaMonkey Chomps — $8.99, 860 cal, 5g protein, Bargain
• Outdoor Herbivore — Cocoa Nutty Chomps — $8.99, 860 cal, 7g protein, Bargain
• Peak Refuel — Mountain Berry Granola — $8.99, 570 cal, 13g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Blueberry Peach Crisp — $8.99, 540 cal, 9g protein, Good value
• ReadyWise — Chili Mac with Beef — $8.99, 530 cal, 25g protein, Bargain
• ReadyWise — Lasagna with Sausage — $8.99, 530 cal, 23g protein, Bargain
• ReadyWise — Teriyaki Chicken and Rice — $8.99, 510 cal, 24g protein, Bargain
• ReadyWise — Pasta Alfredo with Chicken — $8.99, 490 cal, 29g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Ginger Chicken Stir Fry - SINGLE SERVE — $8.99, 320 cal, 22g protein, Fair price
• Trailtopia — Cajun Smack Chicken & Rice -SINGLE SERVE — $8.99, 315 cal, 21g protein, Fair price
• MaryJane's Farm — Sweet Corn & Black Bean Chowder — $9.14, 380 cal, 17g protein, Bargain
• MaryJane's Farm — Hot 'n Creamy Cereal — $9.25, 570 cal, 26g protein, Good value
• MaryJane's Farm — Veggie Power Bowl — $9.26, 350 cal, 14g protein, Fair price
• MaryJane's Farm — Southwestern Couscous — $9.33, 320 cal, 15g protein, Pricey
• MaryJane's Farm — Northwest Garden Couscous — $9.83, 380 cal, 18g protein, Fair price
• Stowaway Gourmet — Tiramisu Bites — $9.95, 642 cal, 9g protein, Good value
• Nomad Nutrition — Indian Red Lentil Stew (Half Serving) — $9.95, 320 cal, 15g protein, Pricey
• Nomad Nutrition — Kathmandu Curry (Half Serving) — $9.95, 300 cal, 9g protein, Pricey
• Nomad Nutrition — Irish Shepherd's Pie (Half Serving) — $9.95, 290 cal, 12g protein, Pricey
• Nomad Nutrition — California Breakfast Bowl (Half Serving) — $9.95, 270 cal, 8g protein, Pricey
• Nomad Nutrition — Caribbean Curry (Half Serving) — $9.95, 270 cal, 7g protein, Splurge
• Nomad Nutrition — Hungarian Goulash (Half Serving) — $9.95, 250 cal, 10g protein, Splurge
• Nomad Nutrition — Southwest Breakfast Skillet (Half Serving) — $9.95, 240 cal, 9g protein, Splurge
• Backpacker's Pantry — Pad Thai — $9.99, 760 cal, 24g protein, Bargain
• Trailtopia — Cheesecake Chocolate Strawberry — $9.99, 640 cal, 12g protein, Good value
• Backpacker's Pantry — Three Bean Veggie Stew — $9.99, 630 cal, 37g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Chana Masala — $9.99, 620 cal, 21g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Lasagna — $9.99, 620 cal, 29g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Cuban Coconut Rice & Black Beans — $9.99, 600 cal, 24g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Mushroom Stroganoff — $9.99, 590 cal, 22g protein, Bargain
• Backpacker's Pantry — Three Cheese Mac & Cheese — $9.99, 510 cal, 24g protein, Good value
• Backpacker's Pantry — Kathmandu Curry — $9.99, 470 cal, 22g protein, Good value
• Trailtopia — Apple Crisp — $9.99, 434 cal, 2g protein, Fair price
• Backpacker's Pantry — Three Sisters Southwestern Quinoa & Beans — $9.99, 400 cal, 16g protein, Fair price