Lightest Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals (Under 4 oz)

Every meal here weighs 4 oz or less dry. Sorted lightest first.

All Lightest Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals (Under 4 oz) (201)

• Packit Gourmet — Vegetable Ramen Rescue — 60 cal, 2g protein, $6.99
• Packit Gourmet — Ramen Rescue with Chicken — 60 cal, 6g protein, $7.49
• 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
• 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
• MaryJane's Farm — Creamy Potato Soup — 1.7 oz, 210 cal, 9g protein, $7.07
• Good Detour — Five Lentils Dal — 1.8 oz, 260 cal, 10.5g protein, $13.49
• Good Detour — Idli Sambar — 1.8 oz, 130 cal, 7g protein, $12.49
• Nomad Nutrition — California Breakfast Bowl (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 270 cal, 8g protein, $9.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Hungarian Goulash (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 250 cal, 10g protein, $9.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Southwest Breakfast Skillet (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 240 cal, 9g protein, $9.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Indian Red Lentil Stew (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 320 cal, 15g protein, $9.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Irish Shepherd's Pie (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 290 cal, 12g protein, $9.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Ukrainian Borscht (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 240 cal, 8g protein, $8.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Kathmandu Curry (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 300 cal, 9g protein, $9.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Caribbean Curry (Half Serving) — 1.98 oz, 270 cal, 7g protein, $9.95
• Good To-Go — Chicken Pho (Cup) — 2.01 oz, 230 cal, 16g protein, $4.99
• Good To-Go — Mushroom Risotto (Cup) — 2.01 oz, 260 cal, 8g protein, $4.99
• Good To-Go — Pad Thai (Cup) — 2.01 oz, 240 cal, 8g protein, $4.99
• Good To-Go — Cuban Black Beans & Rice (Cup) — 2.01 oz, 250 cal, 7g protein, $4.99
• Good Detour — Gajar Halwa — 2.1 oz, 301 cal, 3.4g protein, $11.99
• Packit Gourmet — Tex-Mex Breakfast Tacos — 2.1 oz, 380 cal, 18g protein, $14.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Summit Breakfast Scramble — 2.1 oz, 270 cal, 18g protein, $10.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Denver Veggie Scramble — 2.2 oz, 300 cal, 20g protein, $12.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Sunrise Tofu Scramble — 2.2 oz, 260 cal, 24g protein, $13.99
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Uncured Bacon (Adventure Meals) — 2.2 oz, 350 cal, 23g protein, $10.49
• Good Detour — Yogurt Rice — 2.2 oz, 566 cal, 17.6g protein, $13.49
• MaryJane's Farm — Peasant Tomato Soup — 2.2 oz, 260 cal, 12g protein, $8.74
• Outdoor Herbivore — Speedy Spuds (Cheddar & Chive) — 2.3 oz, 300 cal, 14g protein, $12.99
• Trailtopia — Raspberry Chocolate Oatmeal — 2.3 oz, 253 cal, 7g protein, $3.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Rocky Mountain Scramble — 2.3 oz, 320 cal, 19g protein, $10.99
• Farm to Summit — Thai Carrot Slaw — 2.4 oz, 460 cal, 15g protein, $12.95
• Good Detour — Rajma Rice — 2.4 oz, 256 cal, 10g protein, $11.99
• Trailtopia — Rocky Road Pudding — 2.5 oz, 244 cal, 2g protein, $7.99
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Mexican Corn Esquite — 2.5 oz, 340 cal, 11g protein, $13
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Uncured Bacon (Pro-Pak) — 2.6 oz, 410 cal, 28g protein, $12.99
• Trailtopia — Strawberry Oatmeal — 2.6 oz, 207 cal, 6g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal — 2.6 oz, 214 cal, 6g protein, $3.99
• Good Detour — Moongdal Halwa — 2.6 oz, 356 cal, 7.8g protein, $13.49
• Trailtopia — Mango Oatmeal — 2.6 oz, 215 cal, 6g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Peach Oatmeal — 2.6 oz, 215 cal, 7g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Blueberry Oatmeal — 2.7 oz, 227 cal, 6g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Banana Oatmeal — 2.7 oz, 233 cal, 7g protein, $3.99
• Mountain House — Western Style Scrambled Eggs (Pro-Pak) — 2.7 oz, 400 cal, 30g protein, $12.99
• Trailtopia — Brown Sugar Raisin Oatmeal — 2.7 oz, 303 cal, 7g protein, $3.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Pasta & Spring Vegetables with Butter Sauce — 2.7 oz, 300 cal, 14g protein, $7.99
• Good Detour — Quinoa Pulao — 2.8 oz, 684 cal, 16g protein, $14.49
• Outdoor Herbivore — No Coop Noodle Soup — 2.8 oz, 360 cal, 17g protein, $12.99
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Curry — 2.8 oz, 276 cal, 9g protein, $7.99
• Packit Gourmet — Cajun Ranch Chicken Salad — 2.8 oz, 400 cal, 47g protein, $14.99
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Curry — 2.8 oz, 216 cal, 12g protein, $4.99
• Good Detour — Paneer Scramble — 2.8 oz, 457 cal, 20.1g protein, $13.49
• Augason Farms — Tropical Breakfast Oats (Cook in Pouch) — 2.82 oz, 330 cal, 10g protein, $5.94
• Good To-Go — Ranchero Scramble — 2.82 oz, 330 cal, 15g protein, $11.95
• AlpineAire — Vaquero Scramble — 2.89 oz, 390 cal, 24g protein
• MaryJane's Farm — Veggie Power Bowl — 2.9 oz, 350 cal, 14g protein, $9.26
• MaryJane's Farm — Spuds w/Spinach & Cheese — 2.9 oz, 350 cal, 14g protein, $8.45
• MaryJane's Farm — Shepherd's Pie — 2.9 oz, 390 cal, 15g protein, $8.33
• MaryJane's Farm — Cheesy Potatoes & Kale — 2.9 oz, 350 cal, 14g protein, $8.07
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Chicken flavored with Broccoli — 2.9 oz, 190 cal, 9g protein, $4.99
• Packit Gourmet — Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad — 2.9 oz, 410 cal, 40g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Diner Deluxe Eggs with Sausage — 2.9 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $14.99
• Farm to Summit — Green Chile Cheddar Grits — 3 oz, 340 cal, 10g protein, $8.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — Midnight Mocha Chia — 3 oz, 360 cal, 9g protein, $12.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich — 3 oz, 140 cal, 3g protein, $4.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Bananas — 3 oz, 70 cal, 1g protein, $3.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich — 3 oz, 140 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Strawberries — 3 oz, 45 cal, 1g protein, $3.99
• Next Mile Meals — Sausage Scramble — 3 oz, 530 cal, 32g protein, $14.95
• Wild Zora — Summit Savory Chicken (Meals To Go) — 3 oz, 310 cal, 29g protein, $14.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Peaches — 3 oz, 50 cal, 1g protein, $3.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Cinnamon Apples — 3 oz, 50 cal, $3.99
• Wild Zora — Mountain Beef Stew (Meals To Go) — 3 oz, 350 cal, 29g protein, $14.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Stroganoff Sauce, Mushrooms, and Beef — 3 oz, 350 cal, 21g protein, $7.99
• Next Mile Meals — Steak Omelette — 3 oz, 480 cal, 38g protein, $14.95
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored Stroganoff — 3.1 oz, 315 cal, 8g protein, $7.99
• Stowaway Gourmet — Spiced Creamy Oatmeal with Pear — 3.1 oz, 588 cal, 12g protein, $13.95
• Backpacker's Pantry — Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with Beef — 3.1 oz, 330 cal, 16g protein, $7.99
• AlpineAire — Country Potato Soup with Cheddar and Chives — 3.17 oz, 390 cal, 15g protein
• Wild Zora — Cliffside Coconut Berry (Meals To Go) — 3.2 oz, 490 cal, 10g protein, $11.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Chia Oat Crunch — 3.2 oz, 420 cal, 14g protein, $10.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Southwestern Couscous — 3.2 oz, 320 cal, 15g protein, $9.33
• Wild Zora — Palisade Pineapple Mango (Meals To Go) — 3.2 oz, 490 cal, 10g protein, $11.99
• Next Mile Meals — Cajun Jambalaya — 3.2 oz, 420 cal, 54g protein, $16.95
• Backpacker's Pantry — Cinnamon Apple Oats — 3.2 oz, 320 cal, 10g protein, $6.99
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Chicken flavored with Broccoli — 3.2 oz, 265 cal, 11g protein, $7.99
• Packit Gourmet — Curry Mango Chicken Salad — 3.2 oz, 410 cal, 46g protein, $14.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Lentil Soup — 3.3 oz, 330 cal, 23g protein, $10.74
• MaryJane's Farm — Pinto Bean Flakes — 3.3 oz, 330 cal, 21g protein, $10.16
• MaryJane's Farm — Black Bean Flakes, Hot 'n Spicy — 3.3 oz, 330 cal, 21g protein, $10.35
• MaryJane's Farm — Black Bean Flakes — 3.3 oz, 330 cal, 23g protein, $10.18
• Backpacker's Pantry — Louisiana Red Beans & Rice — 3.3 oz, 330 cal, 13g protein, $7.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Sweet Corn & Black Bean Chowder — 3.3 oz, 380 cal, 17g protein, $9.14
• Mountain House — Breakfast Skillet (Pro-Pak) — 3.3 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $12.99
• Good To-Go — White Bean Chicken Chili — 3.35 oz, 390 cal, 33g protein, $11.75
• Good To-Go — Breakfast Hash — 3.35 oz, 360 cal, 11g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Mexican Quinoa Bowl — 3.35 oz, 350 cal, 13g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Peanut Chicken Salad — 3.35 oz, 420 cal, 29g protein, $11.25
• Good To-Go — Chicken Pho — 3.35 oz, 390 cal, 27g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Carrot-Ginger Power Bowl — 3.35 oz, 440 cal, 15g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Thai Curry — 3.35 oz, 380 cal, 10g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Indian Korma — 3.35 oz, 390 cal, 15g protein, $5.5
• Good To-Go — Mushroom Risotto — 3.35 oz, 410 cal, 13g protein, $10.75
• Outdoor Herbivore — Pacific Crest Vinaigrette — 3.4 oz, 430 cal, 11g protein, $13.99
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored with Vegetables and Mushrooms — 3.4 oz, 200 cal, 11g protein, $4.99
• AlpineAire — Grilled Chicken Quattro Formaggi Pasta — 3.45 oz, 430 cal, 27g protein
• Stowaway Gourmet — Tiramisu Bites — 3.49 oz, 642 cal, 9g protein, $9.95
• Next Mile Meals — Beef Tacos — 3.5 oz, 560 cal, 41g protein, $16.95
• Packit Gourmet — Polenta with Pork Sausage — 3.5 oz, 450 cal, 17g protein, $11.49
• MaryJane's Farm — Outrageous Outback Oatmeal — 3.5 oz, 410 cal, 18g protein, $8.72
• Poe & Co. Folk Foods — Coconut Chickpea Stew — 3.5 oz, 410 cal, 16g protein, $15
• MaryJane's Farm — Ragu Pasta — 3.5 oz, 350 cal, 12g protein, $11.3
• Outdoor Herbivore — Lemony Herb Quinoa Salad — 3.5 oz, 430 cal, 8g protein, $13.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Open Sky Yasai — 3.5 oz, 470 cal, 16g protein, $13.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Switchback Burrito Stuffer — 3.5 oz, 400 cal, 20g protein, $12.99
• Next Mile Meals — Buffalo Ranch Chicken — 3.5 oz, 520 cal, 57g protein, $16.95
• Packit Gourmet — West Memphis Grits Souffle — 3.5 oz, 440 cal, 16g protein, $11.49
• Packit Gourmet — Trailside Bean & Cheese Burrito — 3.5 oz, 410 cal, 23g protein, $11.49
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Greek Lemon & Rice Avgolemono Soup — 3.5 oz, 920 cal, 56g protein, $13
• Outdoor Herbivore — Golden Forest Couscous — 3.5 oz, 370 cal, 29g protein, $12.99
• Itacate Foods — Charge-up Chilaquiles — 3.5 oz, 490 cal, 17g protein, $13.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — Cheesy Sierra Couscous — 3.5 oz, 420 cal, 20g protein, $12.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Fiesta Quinoa Salad — 3.5 oz, 430 cal, 9g protein, $13.99
• Next Mile Meals — Coconut Chicken Curry — 3.5 oz, 510 cal, 52g protein, $16.95
• Itacate Foods — Aventura Arróz con Leche — 3.5 oz, 450 cal, 7g protein, $7.95
• Poe & Co. Folk Foods — Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet — 3.52 oz, 390 cal, 18g protein, $15
• Poe & Co. Folk Foods — Black Garlic Ramen Bowl — 3.52 oz, 350 cal, 19g protein, $15
• Stowaway Gourmet — Lamb Bourguignon — 3.53 oz, 564 cal, 36g protein, $19.95
• Good To-Go — Pasta Marinara — 3.53 oz, 370 cal, 12g protein, $10.75
• Stowaway Gourmet — Miso Salmon Okayu — 3.53 oz, 436 cal, 24g protein, $17.95
• ReadyWise — Breakfast Skillet — 3.53 oz, 700 cal, 36g protein, $13.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Sunny Sunflower Spread — 3.6 oz, 500 cal, 18g protein, $12.99
• Mountain House — Beef Lasagna (Adventure Meals) — 3.6 oz, 440 cal, 22g protein, $12.49
• Next Mile Meals — Deli Roast Beef — 3.6 oz, 520 cal, 50g protein, $16.95
• Packit Gourmet — Pizza Margherita — 3.6 oz, 500 cal, 38g protein, $14.99
• Next Mile Meals — Italian Beef Marinara — 3.6 oz, 580 cal, 42g protein, $16.95
• MaryJane's Farm — Northwest Garden Couscous — 3.7 oz, 380 cal, 18g protein, $9.83
• MaryJane's Farm — Velvety Black Bean Soup — 3.7 oz, 380 cal, 24g protein, $8.61
• Backpacker's Pantry — Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese — 3.7 oz, 450 cal, 22g protein, $7.99
• Farm to Summit — Rainbow Pasta — 3.7 oz, 460 cal, 19g protein, $8.95
• Mountain House — Breakfast Skillet (Adventure Meals) — 3.7 oz, 520 cal, 28g protein, $12.49
• Packit Gourmet — Dab's Smash Burger with Secret Sauce — 3.7 oz, 560 cal, 37g protein, $15.99
• Heather's Choice — Smoked Sockeye Salmon Chowder — 3.7 oz, 470 cal, 39g protein, $16.95
• MaryJane's Farm — Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous — 3.8 oz, 410 cal, 12g protein, $10.44
• MaryJane's Farm — Couscous & Lentil Curry — 3.8 oz, 380 cal, 18g protein, $8.51
• Outdoor Herbivore — Mojo Mango Bowl — 3.8 oz, 460 cal, 12g protein, $13.99
• AlpineAire — Hearty Beef Stew — 3.8 oz, 410 cal, 28g protein
• Mountain House — Spaghetti (Pro-Pak) — 3.8 oz, 520 cal, 26g protein, $12.99
• Next Mile Meals — Chicken & Broccoli Casserole — 3.8 oz, 590 cal, 55g protein, $16.95
• Packit Gourmet — Mom's Banana Puddin' — 3.8 oz, 470 cal, 8g protein, $11.99
• MaryJane's Farm — Kettle Lentil Chili — 3.8 oz, 380 cal, 24g protein, $11.42
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored Stroganoff — 3.8 oz, 258 cal, 11g protein, $4.99
• Farm to Summit — Golden Oats — 3.8 oz, 440 cal, 11g protein, $8.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — Hop Pea Slop — 3.8 oz, 490 cal, 24g protein, $13.99
• Mountain House — Pasta Primavera (Adventure Meals) — 3.8 oz, 440 cal, 16g protein, $11.49
• Mountain House — Chicken and Mashed Potatoes (Adventure Meals) — 3.8 oz, 460 cal, 44g protein, $12.49
• Mountain House — Chili Mac with Beef (Adventure Meals) — 3.8 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $12.49
• Stowaway Gourmet — Chana Masala — 3.81 oz, 508 cal, 18g protein, $16.95
• Stowaway Gourmet — Kimchi Jjigae — 3.88 oz, 749 cal, 23g protein, $18.95
• Stowaway Gourmet — Sausage And Eggs — 3.88 oz, 581 cal, 33g protein, $17.95
• Peak Refuel — Breakfast Skillet — 3.88 oz, 540 cal, 31g protein, $14.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Shepherd's Potato Stew with Beef — 3.9 oz, 430 cal, 27g protein, $12.99
• Trailtopia — Apple Crisp — 3.9 oz, 434 cal, 2g protein, $9.99
• Mountain House — Yellow Curry with Chicken & Rice (Adventure Meals) — 3.9 oz, 500 cal, 26g protein, $12.49
• Gastro Gnome — Bison Chorizo Hash — 3.9 oz, 575 cal, 34g protein, $17.99
• Mountain House — Pad Thai with Chicken (Adventure Meals) — 3.9 oz, 500 cal, 20g protein, $12.49
• Packit Gourmet — Dottie's Chicken And Dumplings — 3.9 oz, 390 cal, 48g protein, $14.99
• Nomad Nutrition — California Breakfast Bowl — 3.95 oz, 550 cal, 19g protein, $18.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Indian Red Lentil Stew — 3.95 oz, 650 cal, 29g protein, $17.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Original Instant Quinoa — 3.95 oz, 480 cal, 20g protein, $8.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Southwest Breakfast Skillet — 3.95 oz, 480 cal, 19g protein, $18.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Caribbean Curry — 3.95 oz, 530 cal, 16g protein, $17.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Hungarian Goulash — 3.95 oz, 500 cal, 22g protein, $17.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Ukrainian Borscht — 3.95 oz, 490 cal, 17g protein, $15.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Kathmandu Curry — 3.95 oz, 610 cal, 18g protein, $17.95
• Nomad Nutrition — Irish Shepherd's Pie — 3.95 oz, 580 cal, 24g protein, $18.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — Naked Freckle Burrito — 4 oz, 430 cal, 16g protein, $12.99
• Heather's Choice — African Peanut Stew — 4 oz, 480 cal, 10g protein, $12.95
• Heather's Choice — Grass-Fed Beef Shepherd's Pie — 4 oz, 510 cal, 38g protein, $16.95
• Heather's Choice — Grass-Fed Beef Spaghetti — 4 oz, 560 cal, 27g protein, $16.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — Apple Quinoa Oatmeal — 4 oz, 520 cal, 15g protein, $10.99
• Heather's Choice — Grass-Fed Bison Chili — 4 oz, 520 cal, 44g protein, $16.95
• MaryJane's Farm — Red Pesto Pasta — 4 oz, 410 cal, 17g protein, $11.98
• AlpineAire — Cinnamon Apple Crisp — 4 oz, 440 cal, 3g protein
• Outdoor Herbivore — Bear Patch Cobbler — 4 oz, 590 cal, 13g protein, $12.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Cozy Curry Soup — 4 oz, 450 cal, 22g protein, $12.99
• Packit Gourmet — Santa Fe Corn Pudding — 4 oz, 480 cal, 19g protein, $11.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Coconut Chia Peel — 4 oz, 520 cal, 9g protein, $10.99
• Mountain House — Granola with Milk and Blueberries (Adventure Meals) — 4 oz, 500 cal, 16g protein, $7.99
• Heather's Choice — Swiss Muesli with Milk — 4 oz, 490 cal, 15g protein, $8.95
• Heather's Choice — Morning Glory Oatmeal — 4 oz, 480 cal, 13g protein, $8.95
• Outdoor Herbivore — Lickety-Split Lentils — 4 oz, 440 cal, 21g protein, $13.99
• Outdoor Herbivore — Pierogi Pouch — 4 oz, 500 cal, 22g protein, $13.99
• Mountain House — Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble (Adventure Meals) — 4 oz, 580 cal, 28g protein, $12.49
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Chile Relleno with organic poblano chiles and burrata cheese — 4 oz, 600 cal, 20g protein, $20
• Mountain House — Beef Stew (Adventure Meals) — 4 oz, 420 cal, 20g protein, $12.49
• Outdoor Herbivore — High Elevation Rice Cereal — 4 oz, 460 cal, 10g protein, $10.99
• Trailtopia — Egg Scramble — 4 oz, 620 cal, 40g protein, $12.99
• Heather's Choice — Spinach Curry with Chicken & Rice — 4 oz, 540 cal, 36g protein, $15.95
• Luxefly BaseCamp — Frijoles Charros - Organic Pinto Beans with bacon and sausage — 4 oz, 510 cal, 35g protein, $8