Pros
- Very, Very light and packable. Ended up being the lightest section of my bag.
- They taste reasonably good. This does vary from one to the other however. (Chilli Con Carne is Very good; Beef Stroganof is not so good, imagine beef jerky stew)
-Very simple to prepare. Simply pour in your hot water, stir well and leave for 5-10 minutes. I would personally recommend leaving it for the longer time as otherwise it does not rehydrate as well.
Cons
- The rehydration can be a bit iffy. Think slightly crunchy rice/ beans. Not to bad for a dehydrated meal though
-It can be difficult to judge the amount of water to add to the bag.
-It needs to be stirred extremely well, or you end up with a layer of concrete like mush at the bottom of the bag.
If you want a lightweight, easy to prepare hiking meal you cannot go much wrong with these. Just be sure to judge the amount of water you need to add correctly, and you will have good tasting hot food ready in 10 minutes.