The Top 10 New Foods
OUR BACKCOUNTRY GOURMANDS SAMPLED THE LATEST GRUB TO FIND THE MOST DELICIOUS MEALS.

Backpacker Magazine
June 2003

By Buck Tilton

Some things never seem to change. Like the way a long day on the trail can empty your belly. Or the way lots of freeze-dried fare, however lightweight and easy to prepare, comes up a mile short in the taste department. But here's mouth-watering news: Backpackers suddenly have tons of tempting choices to savor. Knowing how to pick the winners from the losers is the trick. Fortunately, our crew of camp food connoisseurs has done all the taste testing for you. Here are the consensus favorites — all of them new, all of them delicious.

Breakfast
MaryJanesFarm Organic Bac'un & Egg Scrambler
2 oz., 2 serv., 130 cal. per serv., $4.80
Unbeatable real egg taste and texture, yummy cheese, and surprisingly flavorful soy "bacon" bits. Like all of Mary Jane's products, this one is certified organic. The catch? Preparation could be simpler — a skillet is required, and oil is recommended (provide your own).