For most people, freeze-drying brings to mind food preservation and science fiction. The just-add-boiling-water technology peaked in the 1970’s, revolutionizing instant coffee, but failing with near-disastrous results in Charlton Heston films. Seasoned backpackers know differently, way back in the 1970’s they were choking-down summer camp-issue stroganoff. Fortunately, the second generation of lightweight trail meals offers a more mature taste. Witness our selection of mouth-watering entrees. Fi...more