Inside the Backcountry Fuel Box - October 2019

Folks who like to experiment with new types of foods for the backcountry will really enjoy the October Backcountry Fuel Box. In it are a ton of non-traditional backpack snacks, like protein-packed roasted crickets, caffeine-filled energy bars, and much more. Toss in Sasquatch Fuel's excellent backpacking meals and you've got the recipe for one of our best boxes yet. 

Sasquatch Fuel

Southwest Mac N Cheese

Sasquatch Fuel encourages backcountry exploration by providing key nutrients in the form of high-quality craft meals that just require water in a 100% compostable package. Sasquatch Fuel’s Southwest Mac N Cheese has a little kick to it. Cheddar cheese, southwest spices, sour cream and peppered cattle jerky – all in a pouch that will eat itself! Just add 1.5 cup boiling water, stir, zip top, and wait 9-10 minutes.

Cowboy Crickets

Roasted Jumpers (Variety)

Halloween is right around the corner and all of us at Backcountry Fuel Box thought it was the perfect time to introduce you, the subscriber, to some whole-roasted creepy crawlies from our friends at Cowboy Crickets. Put these on top of rehydrated soups, and meals for an added protein crunch, or eat them by themselves on your next hike. Made in Belgrade, MT from Cowboy Cricket Farms crickets and all-natural ingredients, Cowboy Cricket Farms Jumpers are a sustainable snack for your everyday needs!

R.E.D.D. Bars

Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Roll Protein Bars

R.E.D.D. (Radiant Energy Deliciously Delivered) is plantbased nutrition for a new generation. They create delicious protein bars that nourish you with all natural and purposeful ingredients. With a 2:1 plant-based protein to sugar ratio and minimally processed ingredients, R.E.D.D. bars offer an elevated snack option for the outdoors lifestyle. R.E.D.D. bars come in five indulgent flavors: Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, and Salted Caramel.

GU Energy Labs

Tri-Berry and French Toast Energy Gels

Created for daily training and competition, GU Energy Gel packs energy-dense calories in a portable packet to help sustain energy demands of any duration or activity. These 100-calorie packets have fast-digesting carbs, sodium to replace electrolytes lost while sweating and taste fantastic!.

Bumbleroot Foods

Hibiscus Mint Hydration Packs

Bumbleroot Hydration Mixes bring you nature’s best electrolytes. Organic coconut water, baobab powder, and sea salt are combined with real dried fruits & herbs, creating an electrolyte and nutrition-filled drink to fuel you through your day and activities.

Verb Energy

Coconut Chai and Simply Cocoa Bars

You shouldn’t have to settle for energy that doesn’t make you feel good. Verb was made because founders were tired of jitters, sugar crashes, and headaches. Verb combines organic green tea caffeine with healthy nutrients in a delicious, ready to eat snack for a long-lasting energy boost. These bars have as much caffeine as an espresso in a 90 calorie package.

Boikey's Biltong

Traditional Biltong

Boikey’s Biltong is prepared in the traditional South African way. Their naturally cured, high-quality beef is air-dried, never cooked. The result? Unbelievably tender slices of perfectly seasoned meat. Biltong is packed with 30-40% more protein per serving than you find in most traditional jerky. It’s an incredible snack by itself or added to a backpacking-type meal that needs a little more meat. Whether you’re hitting the trails, the road or the books, Boikey’s Biltong goes where you do.