KATHMANDU CURRY (VEGAN) 2P

Carry this for the night you want real food at the end of a long day on the Timberline Trail or a cold shoulder-season weekend in the Gorge. Lentils, brown rice, potatoes, peas and carrots in a Himalayan-style spice blend give you 22 grams of plant protein from one pouch, and it is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, so one meal works for the whole tent. Prep is boiling water and a wait, nothing else, and Backpacker's Pantry rates the best-by date at 10 years, so a spare can live in the emergency bin.

Specs

• Servings: 2 (brand tag)
• Calories: 470, basis not stated by brand
• Protein: 22g
• Prep: add 2 cups (480ml) boiling water · stir, seal, wait 8 minutes · stir again, reseal, wait 7 more minutes
• Elevation note: directions set for 5,000 ft; rehydration time doubles every 5,000 ft of gain
• Diet: Gluten-Free · Dairy-Free · Vegetarian · Vegan · Nut-Free
• Allergens: None
• Weight: 4.6 oz
• Shelf life: best-by date 10 years from manufacture