Wild Zora Canyon Chicken Chili Freeze Dried Gluten Free Paleo Meal for Backpacking and Camping

This is my first time trying this brand - I also have the Caldera Chicken Curry which I plan to try later this week, along with a few other healthy options.These pack a little heavier and they’re vacuum-packed so not flexible. I had a hard time tearing the bag open by hand, definitely needed a knife. Everything seemed to hydrate well with the amount of water and time suggested at low elevation, but there was quite a bit of leftover water.The sweet potato is the standout here. The chicken hydrates alright, and I was happy about large pieces of cauliflower, but the sauce is very light. There’s a strong oregano flavor which I wasn’t expecting - I had imagined it would be more of a green chile flavor but it’s very mild. Just good, clean food. I enjoyed the leftovers the morning after more than I did dinner – would make a good savory breakfast option, espeically with an egg on top.I honestly have mixed feelings about the meal. It’s not bland, but truly light and won't satisfy any craving for chili. It’s filling and a generous serving, two meals for me, but low-calorie at 310 for the full bag. I’ve toyed with bringing dehydrated meals along on work trips and this may be more appropriate for a low-impact day vs. backcountry hiking.

Trying to find gluten free meals for backpacking is tough. Finding one that tastes great and is made from quality ingredients is even tougher. This meal was perfect. Nice portion size (not 2.5 servings like many of the Mountain House offerings) and was very tasty.

Bland, dry, tasteless. However, it was a good source of nutrition. If you're really into the paleo trip, you'll probably enjoy it. If not, stick to Backpacker's Pantry or Mountain House.

Very very satisfying, and great tast! As good as any hot chicken dish from those other, big freeze dried food companies, with a much shorter ingredient list, and with mostly meat and veggies, without other stuff. Will be ordering all the other meaty items. Haven't tried the fruit meals yet.

Not my favorite. A little bland. Needed seasoning/hot sauce. I am glad I ate this at home rather than while backpacking. It would have been a disappointment.

Lil warm on the taste, mild chili's probably, but I'd buy again and put in a tortilla (yes, I realize a flour tortilla defeats the Paleo idea, but it helps with the spice taste).

If you are paleo or just carb aware this is a product to add to your backpack. It's good.

We took this on a backpack trip. My wife likes it. She will buy again. I thought it was slightly bland, but a small packet of seasonings can take care of that :)