--- product_id: 1620862 title: "The Backpacking Kit - 18Ct Premium Lightweight Meals in 1 Cup Resealable Pouches by Harmony House Foods, Single Set White" brand: "harmony house" price: "€ 167.42" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Harmony House" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1620862-the-backpacking-kit-18ct-premium-lightweight-meals-in-1-cup store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 18 premium nutrient-rich pouches Eco-friendly recyclable packaging 4.5 lbs ultra-lightweight The Backpacking Kit - 18Ct Premium Lightweight Meals in 1 Cup Resealable Pouches by Harmony House Foods, Single Set White **Brand:** harmony house **Price:** € 167.42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🥾 Fuel Your Adventure with Every Bite! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Backpacking Kit - 18Ct Premium Lightweight Meals in 1 Cup Resealable Pouches by Harmony House Foods, Single Set White by harmony house - **How much does it cost?** € 167.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1620862-the-backpacking-kit-18ct-premium-lightweight-meals-in-1-cup) ## Best For - harmony house enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted harmony house brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Excellence:** Backpacker Magazine’s Editor’s Choice for top-tier backpacking meals. - • **Backpacking Made Effortless:** Over 70 servings in one kit—just add water, cook, and savor; no prep needed. - • **Light as Air, Heavy on Flavor:** Weighs only 4.5 lbs, perfect for minimalist adventurers who demand quality. - • **Peak Nutrition, Zero Compromise:** Air-dried veggies & high-protein beans preserve max nutrients without additives. - • **Sustainably Sourced, Planet Approved:** Non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, and packaged with eco-conscious materials. ## Overview The Backpacking Kit by Harmony House Foods offers 18 resealable pouches of premium, air-dried vegetables, beans, and lentils, delivering over 70 nutrient-packed servings in a lightweight 4.5 lb package. Designed for the eco-conscious adventurer, it’s free from additives, non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, and comes in recyclable packaging. Recognized by Backpacker Magazine as an Editor’s Choice, this kit combines convenience, nutrition, and sustainability for your next outdoor expedition. ## Description desertcart.com: The Backpacking Kit - 18Ct Premium Lightweight Meals in 1 Cup Resealable Pouches by Harmony House Foods, Single Set White : Sports & Outdoors Review: Perfect for my 5-night backpacking trip! - I bought this package for a 5-night backpacking trip and was extremely pleased with the quality and quantity. I'm a health-conscious foodie and outdoors enthusiast, and I refuse to sacrifice eating delicious, healthy meals just because I'm in the backcountry. The veggies were extremely fragrant and tasted wonderful, my trip mates with their factory-produced, pre-packaged meals were super jealous. I mixed and matched the items in this package (plus some additional outside ingredients as noted) to create the following meals: -Mexican-style bean and veggie blend: black and pinto beans, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, and onions. (Outside ingredients: corn tortillas, fresh avocados, herbs and spices, and dehydrated egg mix for a tortilla breakfast soup) -Italian white bean and vegetable soup: white beans, green beans, onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, peas, and cabbage. (Outside ingredients: dry pesto sauce mix packet from Safeway, sun dried tomatoes, herbs & spices.) -Creole red beans and rice: red beans, bell peppers, celery, onion, corn, tomatoes. (Outside ingredients: minute brown rice, herbs & spices) -Deluxe vegetable ramen: cabbage, peas, green beans, carrots. (Outside ingredients: instant ramen package, dried shiitake mushrooms, dried nori, wakame, kombu, and dulse seaweeds) -Indian-style curried veggies and lentils: lentils, carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas. (Outside ingredients: curry powder, minute brown rice.) I really enjoyed mixing and matching the ingredients to make my meal plan for the week and the package included enough for 2 people (breakfasts and dinners, that is) for a 5-night trip like mine. Would definitely order again and recommend to all vegetable loving backpackers. Review: Dehydrated Goodness - I had seen several videos on how to spice ramen up with additional flavors. I got this multi pack of pouches to test things out before buying bigger packages. The kids and I loved them. The potatoes did need additional cooking or rehydrating time to get the best texture. Well worth the money to buy. ## Features - PREMIUM QUALITY: All of our carefully selected vegetables and ingredients are gently air dried; No additives or preservatives; Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher OU - NUTRIENT RICH: With vegetables dehydrated at the peak of their nutrient value, and the addition of high protein beans and lentils, you get more of the nutrition your body needs - SAVE TIME, SAVE WEIGHT, SAVE MONEY: 1 Backpacking Kit yields over 70 servings of veggies, beans, and lentils and weighs only 4.5 lbs; no prep time of ingredients required–just add water, cook and season to taste - ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE: From our premium-quality ingredients that are free from pesticides, chemicals, and heavy metals to our recyclable packaging, we take protecting you and our planet seriously - AWARD-WINNING: Backpacker Magazine's Editor's Choice winner for overall excellence! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00ABW9BUC | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #131,530 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #238 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food | | Brand | Harmony House | | Brand Name | Harmony House | | Color | White | | Container Type | Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 330 Reviews | | Diet Type | Vegetarian | | Flavor | Onion | | Item Form | Dried | | Item Type Name | Food | | Manufacturer | Harmony House Foods, Inc. | | Model Number | 19040 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 18 | | Package Information | Packaging | | Part Number | 19040 | | Size | 18 Piece Set | | Specialty | kosher | | UPC | 895392001038 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Harmony House - **Flavor:** Onion - **Item Form:** Dried - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package Information:** Packaging ## Images ![The Backpacking Kit - 18Ct Premium Lightweight Meals in 1 Cup Resealable Pouches by Harmony House Foods, Single Set White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rXJ0owBPL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the shelf life for these?** A: Honestly, I dont know about shelf life. I do know that the food i ordered two years ago I just used and it was fine. The dehydrated foods just last. **Q: Do these actually reconstitute well? Some things just don't so am wondering from those who actually use. Thanks.** A: The hotter the water you soak them in the better. I usually put them into my pot of boiling water and let them steep in it for at least an hour on the edge of the fire before even trying to do things with them. It does help to season the water with salt, pepper, garlic while steeping. The final texture isn't quite like fresh but they do soften up very well. If you're preparing them at home for use in soups or stews about 2-4 minutes in the microwave covered in water works quite well also. I have used the peppers and onions in this manner in potato salad and they remain crisp in the salad and don't fall apart or get mushy. The celery would probably work just as well too. **Q: Im trying to figure out about how far all of this will go. It says 50 cups, but I can't seem to figure out a meals per day/how many days, comparison??** A: Most of the veggies call for one cup of water for 1/4 cup of veggies. So what I do is supplement my dehydrated meal with 1/4 cup dried veggies of my choice and add an additional cup of water above what the meal calls for. Using this method, 50 cups would last me a very, very long time. I don't know if you're using it this way or not. Most backpackers use them like this. **Q: What is the shelf life on these products?** A: Hi From their website. http://www.harmonyhousefoods.com/Q-A_ep_29.htmlQ: What is the Shelf-life of your products?A: The shelf-life of any dehydrated product is indefinite--as long as you can isolate them from moisture and oxygen. Because of the premium, clean, high-grade quality of our products, we have chosen to package them for daily use--rather than keeping them concealed in a can for years (this is usually a lower cost, lower grade product, designed for survival only--not taste). The suggested shelf-life of our premium products (opened or sealed) is 12-24 months. The reason the range is so broad is because of climate variations. Most customers can expect an even longer shelf-life for our products. This is assuming an average climate and original packaging. If you live in an excessively humid environment, or do not have a climate controlled house, storing the items in the refrigerator will reduce moisture and extend the life of the product. Our premium products are packaged for daily use, and are not "survival grade" quality. However, because of the quality of our food, many users feel safer using them for their long-term storage needs as well. If repackaged in storage pails with oxygen absorbers, or resealed using a seal-a-meal type unit, you can extend the life of the product as much as those packaged in cans. Please be aware that high humidity and unstable room temperatures can decrease the shelf-life of dehydrated products and other food items, regardless of how they are sealed or the manufacturers claims. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for my 5-night backpacking trip! *by K***Y on July 13, 2016* I bought this package for a 5-night backpacking trip and was extremely pleased with the quality and quantity. I'm a health-conscious foodie and outdoors enthusiast, and I refuse to sacrifice eating delicious, healthy meals just because I'm in the backcountry. The veggies were extremely fragrant and tasted wonderful, my trip mates with their factory-produced, pre-packaged meals were super jealous. I mixed and matched the items in this package (plus some additional outside ingredients as noted) to create the following meals: -Mexican-style bean and veggie blend: black and pinto beans, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, and onions. (Outside ingredients: corn tortillas, fresh avocados, herbs and spices, and dehydrated egg mix for a tortilla breakfast soup) -Italian white bean and vegetable soup: white beans, green beans, onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, peas, and cabbage. (Outside ingredients: dry pesto sauce mix packet from Safeway, sun dried tomatoes, herbs & spices.) -Creole red beans and rice: red beans, bell peppers, celery, onion, corn, tomatoes. (Outside ingredients: minute brown rice, herbs & spices) -Deluxe vegetable ramen: cabbage, peas, green beans, carrots. (Outside ingredients: instant ramen package, dried shiitake mushrooms, dried nori, wakame, kombu, and dulse seaweeds) -Indian-style curried veggies and lentils: lentils, carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas. (Outside ingredients: curry powder, minute brown rice.) I really enjoyed mixing and matching the ingredients to make my meal plan for the week and the package included enough for 2 people (breakfasts and dinners, that is) for a 5-night trip like mine. Would definitely order again and recommend to all vegetable loving backpackers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dehydrated Goodness *by J***P on July 31, 2026* I had seen several videos on how to spice ramen up with additional flavors. I got this multi pack of pouches to test things out before buying bigger packages. The kids and I loved them. The potatoes did need additional cooking or rehydrating time to get the best texture. Well worth the money to buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Backpacking *by G***Y on October 17, 2013* Love the selection and the price. Have not tried any of freeze-dried food out yet but everything was as described. Everything arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Plan to sample soon, at least where there is a duplicate pack of goodies. Sampling will aid in knowing how it will taste, how long it takes to hydrate -- best done at home before hitting the trail. God Bless! DIGITAL SIGNATURE I like to close my reviews with a THANK YOU because I do appreciate you investing your precious time in reading my material. We live in a complex complicated world where time is at a premium. I do pray you found this review like my others informative and helpful in aiding your next purchasing decision. Your comments are always welcome and I make every attempt to reply to comments as time permits. Again THANK YOU for the opportunity to aid you in spending your hard earned money wisely. I am not employed or receive any compensation by the manufacture or any organization promoting this product or additional hardware. 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Bless you all. 2013 Copyrighted by Dr. Gary Drury ## Frequently Bought Together - The Backpacking Kit - 18Ct Premium Lightweight Meals in 1 Cup Resealable Pouches by Harmony House Foods, Single Set - Harmony House Dehydrated Vegetable Sampler – 15 Count Variety Pack, Resealable Zip Pouches, For Cooking, Camping, Emergency Supply and More - Ready Hour, Fruit & Veggie Mix, Non-Perishable Freeze-Dried Food, 30-Year Shelf Life, Portable Emergency and Adventure Food Supply, Durable Flood Safe Container, 56 Servings --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1620862-the-backpacking-kit-18ct-premium-lightweight-meals-in-1-cup](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1620862-the-backpacking-kit-18ct-premium-lightweight-meals-in-1-cup) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-22*