Thread: omeal review

I make sure I'm really hungry before eating dehy meals. Also leave them 20-25 min wrapped in a jacket or beanie and then they are not quite so cardboardy (is that a word?) than if you leave it for just 10min.

I’ve had a few few radix meals, they are expensive but do have all the nutrients required for big days

Originally Posted by Fat ninja

I’ve had a few few radix meals, they are expensive but do have all the nutrients required for big days

How did you rate portion size and flavour etc? I’ve been thinking of giving these a go, but want to know whether the step up in price is worth it? Although it’s only a couple bucks... but not much point if they’re just like bcc

https://youtu.be/9Ry4QBQejFU
I think I’m going to try some army rations, with hand warmer.

Go native is the business

These are pretty good.

https://www.absolutewilderness.co.nz/collections/all

But then I dont mind the backcountry either, just got to put boiling rather than hot water in and be sure to give plenty of time to rehydrate.

Re: taste. I've come to the conclusion that Asian flavoured meals are better suited to Backcountry-type meals than European flavours.

Back country freeze dried meals are pretty disgusting I find. I would rather carry a pack of sausages, some bacon, 1/2 a loaf of bread etc and at least enjoy the meal. Some of that freeze dried shit even my dog won’t eat it!

the wife watches a youtube channel "emmymadeinjapan"
she did a bit of a series on RTE ration packs from around the world, some were ok, some looked awful

the backcountry stuff is ok....just add slightly more liquid that stated and leave it a bit longer...better still is to add say 25% of that water early in day so it has time to soak in...the cooked breakfast for two is my favourite...for one.

Just a Re-up on this topic. I carry an Omeal in my day pack as warm / emergency food - no cooker required but do find the portions kind of small. Am liking the Real Meals as my dehy of choice. Whats everyones go to now, 4 years later?

Chris

Originally Posted by Chris-Dore

Just a Re-up on this topic. I carry an Omeal in my day pack as warm / emergency food - no cooker required but do find the portions kind of small. Am liking the Real Meals as my dehy of choice. Whats everyones go to now, 4 years later?

Chris

I keep a few packs of OMEALS on the boat for emergencies. Tried Real Meals which were good, but portions are small. Salt content in Backcountry meals bothered me, but if you look at the numbers, it is very dependent on the specific product and they are no different from Real Meals at the lower end of the scale, so they are my choice. I don't use them enough to make getting a dehydrator and going down the DIY route worthwhile.

I've also started using pre-cooked Indian meals and rice for trips where I don't have to carry them in.

I've still got around 60 odd Radix ultra meals (meat based before they went vego) found they sit well with me.

After a few days of back country's i get crook guts, which then escalates into emergency bum wee's, never again!

Am yet to try O'meals, i do like the concept of self heating!

My wife bought me some real meals which i'll try next time Obviously i'd also much rather eat bacon and sausages etc... but i'm not carrying that for a week.

Originally Posted by Sika 8

I've still got around 60 odd Radix ultra meals (meat based before they went vego) found they sit well with me.

After a few days of back country's i get crook guts, which then escalates into emergency bum wee's, never again!

Am yet to try O'meals, i do like the concept of self heating!

My wife bought me some real meals which i'll try next time Obviously i'd also much rather eat bacon and sausages etc... but i'm not carrying that for a week.

Ditto after few days of bc guts is no good and gets worse each day u keep eating haha. Although i like the dairy based deserts. Meat radix especially lamb was good all stuff now is vegan and average. Real meals way better on the guts I found and nicer. Gotta break up with proper food after 3-4 days if u can carry it.

The go native ones are pretty tasty and can be eaten cold, if your an NZDA member you get a decent discount on them too.
Also good to get the 24 hour ration packs as it simplifies meal planning, going for 3 day, take 3 packs.
I always found backcountry good enough when your hungry, adding a bit of salt and pepper makes a big difference