Product Spotlight: Peak Refuel Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Peak Refuel built its reputation on one idea: a backpacking dinner should be as filling as it is tasty. The Chicken Pesto Pasta is one of its best-known dinners, and the listing calls out 43 g of protein per pouch.
Tier: mid-to-premium.
What Peak Refuel promises
- 100% real, USDA-inspected meat, with no TVP or other meat filler
- Premium freeze-drying, which the brand says locks in flavor and texture
- Just add water, and eat from the pouch
Who it's for
Hungry hikers on big-mileage days, and anyone who has finished a meal pouch and still felt hungry. High-protein dinners are especially popular with people doing long climbs or several days in a row on trail.
Things to consider
- Peak Refuel generally costs more than mainstream brands.
- Pesto and pasta dishes usually need a full soak, so stir halfway through and give it the full time on the label.
- Check the label for allergens such as dairy and tree nuts if they're a concern for you.
Alternatives
Mountain House Chicken Teriyaki is a classic, cheaper dinner. Backpacker's Pantry Pad Thai is a spicier, peanut-sauce option.
See Peak Refuel Chicken Pesto Pasta on Amazon
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