Lightweight Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals (Under 4 oz)

About lightweight meals

Pack weight matters a lot on long trips, and freeze-dried meals are one of the easiest places to shave ounces. Every pouch in this collection weighs 4 ounces or less. You'll find a mix of single-serving entrées, breakfasts, sides, and snacks — including most of Mountain House's Pro-Pak format and Trailtopia's lighter ramen-style pouches.

What to expect

• 4 oz or less per pouch
• Pro-Pak compressed format and similar lightweight options
• A natural fit for thru-hikers and ultralight setups

All lightweight meals (93)

• Packit Gourmet — Polenta with Pork Sausage — 3.5 oz, 450 cal, 17g protein, $11.49
• Packit Gourmet — Diner Deluxe Eggs with Sausage — 2.9 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Santa Fe Corn Pudding — 4 oz, 480 cal, 19g protein, $11.99
• Packit Gourmet — Tex-Mex Breakfast Tacos — 2.1 oz, 380 cal, 18g protein, $14.99
• ReadyWise — Breakfast Skillet — 3.53 oz, 700 cal, 36g protein, $13.99
• Packit Gourmet — Cajun Ranch Chicken Salad — 2.8 oz, 400 cal, 47g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Curry Mango Chicken Salad — 3.2 oz, 410 cal, 46g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Dab's Smash Burger with Secret Sauce — 3.7 oz, 560 cal, 37g protein, $15.99
• Mountain House — Beef Stew (Standard) — 3.3 oz, 420 cal, 20g protein, $11.99
• Packit Gourmet — Ramen Rescue with Chicken — 60 cal, 6g protein, $7.49
• AlpineAire — Country Potato Soup with Cheddar and Chives — 3.17 oz, 390 cal, 15g protein
• Packit Gourmet — Vegetable Ramen Rescue — 60 cal, 2g protein, $6.99
• Mountain House — Beef Lasagna (Adventure Meals) — 4 oz, 440 cal, 22g protein, $12.49
• AlpineAire — Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie — 3.45 oz, 520 cal, 34g protein
• AlpineAire — Hearty Beef Stew — 3.8 oz, 410 cal, 28g protein
• Mountain House — Chicken & Mashed Potatoes (Standard) — 3.8 oz, 460 cal, 22g protein, $11.99
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Bacon (Pro-Pak) — 3.1 oz, 420 cal, 28g protein, $12.95
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Bacon (Standard) — 2.5 oz, 350 cal, 23g protein, $10.99
• Mountain House — Pasta Primavera (Standard) — 3.8 oz, 440 cal, 12g protein, $10.99
• Mountain House — Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich (Standard) — 2 oz, 270 cal, 4g protein, $6.99
• Mountain House — Breakfast Skillet (Standard) — 3.7 oz, 520 cal, 28g protein, $11.99
• Mountain House — Breakfast Skillet (Pro-Pak) — 3.8 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $12.99
• AlpineAire — Cinnamon Apple Crisp — 4 oz, 440 cal, 3g protein
• Mountain House — Granola with Milk and Blueberries (Standard) — 3.17 oz, 320 cal, 16g protein, $7.69
• AlpineAire — Vaquero Scramble — 2.89 oz, 390 cal, 24g protein
• Mountain House — Beef Stew (Adventure Meals) — 4 oz, 420 cal, 20g protein, $12.49
• Trailtopia — Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal — 2.6 oz, 214 cal, 6g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Banana Oatmeal — 2.7 oz, 233 cal, 7g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Blueberry Oatmeal — 2.7 oz, 227 cal, 6g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Brown Sugar Raisin Oatmeal — 3.2 oz, 303 cal, 7g protein, $3.99
• 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 — Raspberry Chocolate Oatmeal — 2.9 oz, 253 cal, 7g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Strawberry Oatmeal — 2.6 oz, 207 cal, 6g protein, $3.99
• Trailtopia — Egg Scramble — 4 oz, 620 cal, 40g protein, $12.99
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored with Vegetables and Mushrooms — 3 oz, 200 cal, 11g protein, $4.99
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Chicken flavored with Broccoli — 2.9 oz, 190 cal, 9g protein, $4.99
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Curry — 2.8 oz, 216 cal, 12g protein, $4.99
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored Stroganoff — 3.4 oz, 315 cal, 8g protein, $7.99
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored with Vegetables and Mushrooms — 3.3 oz, 270 cal, 10g protein, $7.99
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Chicken flavored with Broccoli — 3.2 oz, 265 cal, 11g protein, $7.99
• Trailtopia — Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - Curry — 3.1 oz, 276 cal, 9g protein, $7.99
• Packit Gourmet — Dottie's Chicken And Dumplings — 3.9 oz, 390 cal, 48g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Mom's Banana Puddin' — 3.8 oz, 470 cal, 8g protein, $11.99
• Packit Gourmet — Pizza Margherita — 3.6 oz, 500 cal, 38g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Texas Mesquite Chicken Salad — 2.9 oz, 410 cal, 40g protein, $14.99
• Packit Gourmet — Trailside Bean & Cheese Burrito — 3.5 oz, 410 cal, 23g protein, $11.49
• Packit Gourmet — West Memphis Grits Souffle — 3.5 oz, 440 cal, 16g protein, $11.49
• Mountain House — Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich (Adventure Meals) — 1 oz, 140 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• Mountain House — Pad Thai with Chicken (Standard) — 3.9 oz, 500 cal, 10g protein, $11.99
• Trailtopia — Ramen Noodles - Beef flavored Stroganoff — 2.9 oz, 258 cal, 11g protein, $4.99
• Mountain House — Western Style Scrambled Eggs (Pro-Pak) — 3 oz, 400 cal, 30g protein, $12.99
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Uncured Bacon (Adventure Meals) — 3 oz, 350 cal, 23g protein, $10.49
• Mountain House — Breakfast Skillet (Pro-Pak) — 4 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $12.99
• Mountain House — Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich (Adventure Meals) — 1 oz, 140 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• Mountain House — Yellow Curry with Chicken & Rice (Standard) — 3.9 oz, 500 cal, 15g protein, $11.99
• Good To-Go — Thai Curry — 3.35 oz, 380 cal, 10g protein, $10.75
• Mountain House — Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble (Standard) — 3.2 oz, 420 cal, 18g protein, $11.99
• Good To-Go — Carrot-Ginger Power Bowl — 3.35 oz, 440 cal, 15g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Mexican Quinoa Bowl — 3.35 oz, 350 cal, 13g protein, $10.75
• Backpacker's Pantry — Stroganoff Sauce, Mushrooms, and Beef — 3 oz, 350 cal, 21g protein, $7.99
• Peak Refuel — Breakfast Skillet — 3.88 oz, 540 cal, 31g protein, $14.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese — 4 oz, 450 cal, 22g protein, $7.99
• Mountain House — Beef Lasagna (Standard) — 3.5 oz, 440 cal, 22g protein, $11.99
• Mountain House — Biscuits & Gravy (Standard) — 3.6 oz, 540 cal, 18g protein, $10.99
• Mountain House — Buffalo-Style Chicken Mac & Cheese (Standard) — 3.9 oz, 580 cal, 19g protein, $11.99
• 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 — Chicken Pho (Cup) — 2.01 oz, 230 cal, 16g protein, $4.99
• Good To-Go — Breakfast Hash — 3.35 oz, 360 cal, 11g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Ranchero Scramble — 2.82 oz, 330 cal, 15g protein, $11.95
• Mountain House — Chicken Fried Rice (Standard) — 3.9 oz, 600 cal, 13g protein, $11.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Cinnamon Apples — 3 oz, 50 cal, $3.99
• Mountain House — Chili Mac with Beef (Standard) — 3.8 oz, 460 cal, 24g protein, $11.99
• Mountain House — Kung Pao Chicken (Standard) — 4 oz, 580 cal, 16g protein, $11.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich — 3 oz, 140 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Bananas — 3 oz, 70 cal, 1g protein, $3.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Peaches — 3 oz, 50 cal, 1g protein, $3.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Freeze-Dried Strawberries — 3 oz, 45 cal, 1g protein, $3.99
• Mountain House — Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich (Standard) — 2.1 oz, 280 cal, 5g protein, $6.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Rocky Mountain Scramble — 3 oz, 320 cal, 19g protein, $10.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich — 3 oz, 150 cal, 3g protein, $4.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich — 3 oz, 150 cal, 2g protein, $4.99
• Good To-Go — Mushroom Risotto — 3.35 oz, 410 cal, 13g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Indian Korma — 3.35 oz, 390 cal, 15g protein, $5.5
• Good To-Go — Peanut Chicken Salad — 3.35 oz, 420 cal, 29g protein, $11.25
• Good To-Go — White Bean Chicken Chili — 3.35 oz, 390 cal, 33g protein, $11.75
• Good To-Go — Pasta Marinara — 3.53 oz, 370 cal, 12g protein, $10.75
• Good To-Go — Chicken Pho — 3.35 oz, 390 cal, 27g protein, $10.75
• Mountain House — Granola with Milk & Blueberries - Military (Military) — 3 oz, $3.49
• Mountain House — Scrambled Eggs with Uncured Bacon (Pro-Pak) — 4 oz, 420 cal, 26g protein, $12.99
• Good To-Go — Cuban Black Beans & Rice (Cup) — 2.01 oz, 250 cal, 7g protein, $4.99
• Backpacker's Pantry — Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich — 3 oz, 140 cal, 3g protein, $4.99