Most Calorie-Dense Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals

The most calories per ounce of dry weight — the metric that matters when every gram counts. Sorted by calories per ounce.

All Most Calorie-Dense Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals (156)

• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Pasta Alfredo Meal — 4.6 oz, 1390 cal, 55g protein, $13.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Greek Lemon & Rice Avgolemono Soup — 3.5 oz, 920 cal, 56g protein, $13
• Good Detour — Yogurt Rice — 2.2 oz, 566 cal, 17.6g protein, $13.49
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Biscuits & Gravy Meal — 4.6 oz, 1150 cal, 34g protein, $13.95
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Meal — 4.6 oz, 1130 cal, 62g protein, $13.95
• Good Detour — Quinoa Pulao — 2.8 oz, 684 cal, 16g protein, $14.49
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Spicy Italian Pork Sausage Risotto Meal — 4.6 oz, 1120 cal, 42g protein, $13.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Brioche French Toast with organic strawberries and organic rhubarb — 6 oz, 1360 cal, 24g protein, $20
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Rise & Shine Breakfast Meal — 4.6 oz, 1040 cal, 58g protein, $13.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Black and Blueberry Shortbread Cobbler — 5 oz, 1100 cal, 16g protein, $18
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Cheddar Cheese Bites — 4.6 oz, 1010 cal, 64g protein, $13.95
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Chicken Pot Pie Meal — 4.6 oz, 980 cal, 29g protein, $13.95
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Lasagna Meal — 4.6 oz, 970 cal, 34g protein, $13.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Asparagus & Mushroom Risotto with a side of parmesan — 6 oz, 1260 cal, 88g protein, $19
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Chicken Pasta Primavera Meal — 4.6 oz, 950 cal, 40g protein, $13.95
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Southwest Style Breakfast Meal — 4.6 oz, 930 cal, 74g protein, $13.95
• ReadyWise — Breakfast Skillet — 3.53 oz, 700 cal, 36g protein, $13.99
• Stowaway Gourmet — Kimchi Jjigae — 3.88 oz, 749 cal, 23g protein, $18.95
• Farm to Summit — Thai Carrot Slaw — 2.4 oz, 460 cal, 15g protein, $12.95
• Pinnacle Foods — Thai Style Peanut Chicken Curry with Roasted Vegetables and Rice Noodles — 4.5 oz, 860 cal, 58g protein, $17.99
• Stowaway Gourmet — Spiced Creamy Oatmeal with Pear — 3.1 oz, 588 cal, 12g protein, $13.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Chicken Marbella — 5.5 oz, 1030 cal, 51g protein, $23
• Stowaway Gourmet — Tiramisu Bites — 3.49 oz, 642 cal, 9g protein, $9.95
• Packit Gourmet — Tex-Mex Breakfast Tacos — 2.1 oz, 380 cal, 18g protein, $14.99
• Pinnacle Foods — Breakfast Sausage and Egg Scramble with Peppers, Onions, and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes — 4.5 oz, 800 cal, 45g protein, $17.99
• Trail Goods Co. — CAJUN STYLE CHICKEN PASTA — 4.9 oz, 870 cal, 48g protein, $16.99
• Next Mile Meals — Sausage Scramble — 3 oz, 530 cal, 32g protein, $14.95
• FOUNDATION Outdoors — Lime Chicken with Avocado, Mango Salsa Meal — 4.6 oz, 800 cal, 25g protein, $13.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Gluten Free Biscuits & Sausage Gravy — 6 oz, 1040 cal, 38g protein, $18
• Pinnacle Foods — Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits and Herbed Sausage Gravy — 4.7 oz, 800 cal, 30g protein, $16.49
• Peak Refuel — Chicken Alfredo — 4.93 oz, 830 cal, 48g protein, $13.99
• Pinnacle Foods — Italian Sausage and Zesty Tomato Sauce with Farfalle Pasta, and Parmesan — 5 oz, 840 cal, 38g protein, $17.99
• ReadyWise — Country Style Chicken Pot Pie — 5.43 oz, 900 cal, 30g protein, $13.99
• Nomad Nutrition — Indian Red Lentil Stew — 3.95 oz, 650 cal, 29g protein, $17.95
• Peak Refuel — Beef Pasta Marinara — 6.35 oz, 1040 cal, 49g protein, $14.99
• Pinnacle Foods — Thai Peanut Curry with Roasted Vegetables and Rice Noodles — 4.9 oz, 800 cal, 25g protein, $16.49
• Good Detour — Paneer Scramble — 2.8 oz, 457 cal, 20.1g protein, $13.49
• Peak Refuel — Biscuits & Sausage Gravy — 6.77 oz, 1100 cal, 34g protein, $14.99
• Peak Refuel — Beef Stroganoff — 5 oz, 810 cal, 41g protein, $14.99
• Stowaway Gourmet — Lone Star Chili — 4.23 oz, 685 cal, 62g protein, $19.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Indian Red Lentil Stew (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 320 cal, 15g protein, $9.95
• Peak Refuel — Chicken Pesto Pasta — 5.71 oz, 920 cal, 43g protein, $14.99
• Next Mile Meals — Italian Beef Marinara — 3.6 oz, 580 cal, 42g protein, $16.95
• Pinnacle Foods — Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Black Beans, Corn & Roasted Peppers & Onions — 4.6 oz, 740 cal, 45g protein, $17.99
• Next Mile Meals — Beef Tacos — 3.5 oz, 560 cal, 41g protein, $16.95
• Next Mile Meals — Steak Omelette — 3 oz, 480 cal, 38g protein, $14.95
• Beyond Outdoor Meals — Breakfast Skillet — 4.44 oz, 710 cal, 51g protein, $14.95
• Stowaway Gourmet — Lamb Bourguignon — 3.53 oz, 564 cal, 36g protein, $19.95
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Uncured Bacon (Adventure Meals) — 2.2 oz, 350 cal, 23g protein, $10.49
• Peak Refuel — Chicken Coconut Curry — 5.36 oz, 850 cal, 44g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Diner Deluxe Eggs with Sausage — 2.9 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $14.99
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Orzo Puttanesca & Hungarian Sausage — 5.5 oz, 870 cal, 38g protein, $18
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Uncured Bacon (Pro-Pak) — 2.6 oz, 410 cal, 28g protein, $12.99
• Gastro Gnome — Maple Sausage Biscuits & Gravy — 4.4 oz, 690 cal, 26g protein, $16.25
• ReadyWise — Homestyle Biscuits & Gravy — 4.8 oz, 750 cal, 32g protein, $13.99
• Next Mile Meals — Chicken & Broccoli Casserole — 3.8 oz, 590 cal, 55g protein, $16.95
• Trailtopia — Egg Scramble — 4 oz, 620 cal, 40g protein, $12.99
• Beyond Outdoor Meals — Chicken Mac and Cheese — 4.59 oz, 710 cal, 46g protein, $12.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Kathmandu Curry — 3.95 oz, 610 cal, 18g protein, $17.95
• Peak Refuel — White Chicken Chili — 4.94 oz, 760 cal, 41g protein, $14.99
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Duck Confit & White Bean Cassoulet — 6 oz, 920 cal, 70g protein, $24
• Wild Zora — Cliffside Coconut Berry (Meals To Go) — 3.2 oz, 490 cal, 10g protein, $11.99
• Wild Zora — Palisade Pineapple Mango (Meals To Go) — 3.2 oz, 490 cal, 10g protein, $11.99
• ReadyWise — Pasta Alla Vodka with Chicken — 4.94 oz, 750 cal, 30g protein, $13.99
• Peak Refuel — MeatEater American Buffalo BBQ Mac & Cheese — 5.08 oz, 770 cal, 40g protein, $15.99
• Stowaway Gourmet — Bison Beer Black Bean Chili — 4.66 oz, 706 cal, 42g protein, $17.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Kathmandu Curry (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 300 cal, 9g protein, $9.95
• Packit Gourmet — Dab's Smash Burger with Secret Sauce — 3.7 oz, 560 cal, 37g protein, $15.99
• Bowl & Kettle — Chicken Tikka Masala — 5.7 oz, 860 cal, 47g protein, $16.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Chile Relleno with organic poblano chiles and burrata cheese — 4 oz, 600 cal, 20g protein, $20
• Peak Refuel — MeatEater American Buffalo Goulash — 4.94 oz, 740 cal, 45g protein, $15.99
• Trail Goods Co. — STIR-FRIED BEEF NOODLES — 5.5 oz, 820 cal, 44g protein, $16.99
• Mountain House — Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken (Adventure Meals) — 5.5 oz, 820 cal, 34g protein, $12.49
• Peak Refuel — Butternut Dal Bhat — 5.85 oz, 870 cal, 23g protein, $13.99
• Next Mile Meals — Buffalo Ranch Chicken — 3.5 oz, 520 cal, 57g protein, $16.95
• Peak Refuel — Venison Country Casserole — 6.2 oz, 920 cal, 40g protein, $15.99
• Mountain House — Western Style Scrambled Eggs (Pro-Pak) — 2.7 oz, 400 cal, 30g protein, $12.99
• ReadyWise — Beef Stroganoff with Cream Sauce — 4.87 oz, 720 cal, 40g protein, $13.99
• Bowl & Kettle — Mexican Street Corn Grits — 4.9 oz, 723 cal, 31g protein, $14.95
• Pinnacle Foods — Jambalaya with Blackened Chicken, Cajun Sausage, Rice, and Bell Peppers — 4.7 oz, 690 cal, 44g protein, $17.49
• Nomad Nutrition — Irish Shepherd's Pie — 3.95 oz, 580 cal, 24g protein, $18.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Irish Shepherd's Pie (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 290 cal, 12g protein, $9.95
• Pinnacle Foods — Herb Roasted Chicken and White Cheddar Biscuit Dumplings — 4.8 oz, 700 cal, 54g protein, $17.49
• Pinnacle Foods — Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Penne Pasta — 5.9 oz, 860 cal, 77g protein, $17.99
• Next Mile Meals — Coconut Chicken Curry — 3.5 oz, 510 cal, 52g protein, $16.95
• Farm to Summit — Three Bean Chili & Cornbread — 5.5 oz, 800 cal, 39g protein, $14.95
• Gastro Gnome — Montana Beef Shepherd's Pie — 5.6 oz, 815 cal, 32g protein, $19.25
• Mountain House — Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bowl (Adventure Meals) — 5.1 oz, 740 cal, 28g protein, $12.49
• Trail Goods Co. — CHICKEN CHILE VERDE — 5.1 oz, 740 cal, 54g protein, $16.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Happy Fella Pestobella — 4.5 oz, 650 cal, 25g protein, $13.99
• Next Mile Meals — Deli Roast Beef — 3.6 oz, 520 cal, 50g protein, $16.95
• Good Detour — Five Lentils Dal — 1.8 oz, 260 cal, 10.5g protein, $13.49
• Outdoor Herbivore — Waldorf Salad — 4.8 oz, 690 cal, 16g protein, $13.99
• Peak Refuel — Homestyle Chicken & Rice — 5.15 oz, 740 cal, 40g protein, $13.99
• Beyond Outdoor Meals — Yellow Chicken Curry — 4.94 oz, 710 cal, 37g protein, $14.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — CinnaMonkey Chomps — 6 oz, 860 cal, 5g protein, $8.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Cocoa Nutty Chomps — 6 oz, 860 cal, 7g protein, $8.99
• Good Detour — Gajar Halwa — 2.1 oz, 301 cal, 3.4g protein, $11.99
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Cheeseburger Casserole — 6 oz, 860 cal, 70g protein, $20
• Packit Gourmet — Cajun Ranch Chicken Salad — 2.8 oz, 400 cal, 47g protein, $14.99
• Gastro Gnome — Italian Fennel Sausage Rigatoni — 6 oz, 850 cal, 29g protein, $19.25
• Beyond Outdoor Meals — Chicken Alfredo — 5.01 oz, 710 cal, 39g protein, $11.95
• Stowaway Gourmet — Butter Chicken — 4.76 oz, 674 cal, 36g protein, $18.95
• Packit Gourmet — Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad — 2.9 oz, 410 cal, 40g protein, $14.99
• Mountain House — Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bowl (Adventure Meals) — 4.7 oz, 660 cal, 32g protein, $12.49
• Heather's Choice — Grass-Fed Beef Spaghetti — 4 oz, 560 cal, 27g protein, $16.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Chicken Enchilada Taco Bowl — 6 oz, 840 cal, 66g protein, $20
• Mountain House — Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich (Adventure Meals) — 1 oz, 140 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• Mountain House — Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich (Adventure Meals) — 1 oz, 140 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• BIGHORN Mountain Food — Chicken alla Vodka Pasta — 5 oz, 700 cal, 44g protein, $17.95
• Gastro Gnome — Spicy Kung Pao Beef & Broccoli Bowl — 6 oz, 835 cal, 34g protein, $19.25
• Outdoor Herbivore — Sunny Sunflower Spread — 3.6 oz, 500 cal, 18g protein, $12.99
• Packit Gourmet — Pizza Margherita — 3.6 oz, 500 cal, 38g protein, $14.99
• BIGHORN Mountain Food — Creamy Dijon Chicken with Tarragon & Rice — 5.7 oz, 790 cal, 38g protein, $17.95
• ReadyWise — Thai Coconut Curry — 5.43 oz, 750 cal, 25g protein, $13.99
• ReadyWise — Beef Bulgogi & Kimchi Fried Rice — 5.15 oz, 710 cal, 28g protein, $13.99
• Beyond Outdoor Meals — Chili Mac — 5.15 oz, 710 cal, 41g protein, $14.95
• Mountain House — Creamy Macaroni & Cheese (Adventure Meals) — 4.5 oz, 620 cal, 26g protein, $11.49
• Backpacker's Pantry — Creme Brulee — 4.5 oz, 620 cal, 12g protein, $7.99
• Pinnacle Foods — Sticky-Teriyaki Chicken with Garlic Asparagus and Coconut Rice — 5.1 oz, 700 cal, 52g protein, $17.49
• Gastro Gnome — Rich & Creamy Chicken Alfredo — 6.2 oz, 849 cal, 38g protein, $18.25
• Good Detour — Moongdal Halwa — 2.6 oz, 356 cal, 7.8g protein, $13.49
• Mountain House — Spaghetti (Pro-Pak) — 3.8 oz, 520 cal, 26g protein, $12.99
• Nomad Nutrition — Caribbean Curry (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 270 cal, 7g protein, $9.95
• Mountain House — Cajun Style Jambalaya (Adventure Meals) — 4.7 oz, 640 cal, 32g protein, $12.49
• BIGHORN Mountain Food — Chicken & Mushroom Marsala with Pasta — 5 oz, 680 cal, 35g protein, $17.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Mexican Corn Esquite — 2.5 oz, 340 cal, 11g protein, $13
• Backpacker's Pantry — Dark Chocolate Cheesecake — 4.5 oz, 610 cal, 13g protein, $7.99
• Gastro Gnome — Peach Cobbler — 5.1 oz, 690 cal, 14g protein, $15.75
• Heather's Choice — Spinach Curry with Chicken & Rice — 4 oz, 540 cal, 36g protein, $15.95
• MaryJane's Farm — Shepherd's Pie — 2.9 oz, 390 cal, 15g protein, $8.33
• Outdoor Herbivore — Open Sky Yasai — 3.5 oz, 470 cal, 16g protein, $13.99
• Nomad Nutrition — Caribbean Curry — 3.95 oz, 530 cal, 16g protein, $17.95
• Beyond Outdoor Meals — Chicken Fajitas — 5.29 oz, 710 cal, 40g protein, $14.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — Speedy Spuds (Cheddar & Chive) — 2.3 oz, 300 cal, 14g protein, $12.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — No Coop Noodle Soup — 2.8 oz, 360 cal, 17g protein, $12.99
• Itacate Foods — Aventura Arróz con Leche — 3.5 oz, 450 cal, 7g protein, $7.95
• Backpacker's Pantry — Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich — 1.2 oz, 150 cal, 3g protein, $4.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich — 1.2 oz, 150 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• Packit Gourmet — Meyer Lemon Cheesecake — 5.2 oz, 650 cal, 14g protein, $11.99
• Packit Gourmet — Strawberry Cheesecake — 5 oz, 620 cal, 14g protein, $11.99
• Packit Gourmet — Mom's Banana Puddin' — 3.8 oz, 470 cal, 8g protein, $11.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Creamy Potato Soup — 1.7 oz, 210 cal, 9g protein, $7.07
• Outdoor Herbivore — Midnight Mocha Chia — 3 oz, 360 cal, 9g protein, $12.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Peasant Tomato Soup — 2.2 oz, 260 cal, 12g protein, $8.74
• MaryJane's Farm — Sweet Corn & Black Bean Chowder — 3.3 oz, 380 cal, 17g protein, $9.14
• Outdoor Herbivore — Cozy Curry Soup — 4 oz, 450 cal, 22g protein, $12.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Curried Black Bean Bisque — 4.1 oz, 450 cal, 30g protein, $11.62
• MaryJane's Farm — Curried Lentil Bisque — 4.1 oz, 450 cal, 30g protein, $12.05
• MaryJane's Farm — Campfire Chili w/ Sour Cream — 4.9 oz, 510 cal, 29g protein, $13.48
• MaryJane's Farm — Velvety Black Bean Soup — 3.7 oz, 380 cal, 24g protein, $8.61
• MaryJane's Farm — Bowl o' Beans Chili — 4.4 oz, 450 cal, 29g protein, $11.72
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored Stroganoff — 3.1 oz, 315 cal, 8g protein, $7.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Lentil Soup — 3.3 oz, 330 cal, 23g protein, $10.74
• MaryJane's Farm — Kettle Lentil Chili — 3.8 oz, 380 cal, 24g protein, $11.42
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Curry — 2.8 oz, 276 cal, 9g protein, $7.99