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Backpacking Food Bags For Storing and Reconstituting Dried Meals With Hot Water

Our boil-soak pouches are created for backpackers who need a bag to store dried meals and reconstitute them by pouring boiling water into the pouch. These high-temperature standup “cook-in-pouches” can sustain temperatures up to 230 degrees F (110 degrees C). Pouches have a shorter bowl shape and can hold up to 4 cups (.95L) of wet volume.

How to use: Place food in the bag, pour boiling water over it, stir, seal shut with the zipper, and allow the food to reconstitute for several minutes.

Below, we demonstrate reconstituting a dried meal mix using the boil-soak pouch with Outdoor Herbivore’s Lemongrass Thai Curry in the Hungry Single (Serves 1) meal size. Note: The photo below is for illustration purposes to show how the food rehydrates using a waterproof and heat-safe standup pouch.

Soaking Outdoor Herbivore’s Lemongrass Thai Curry (Hungry Single) in the Boil-Soak Pouch. Seal shut and rehydrate in hot water for a few minutes. As you can see, there is plenty of room to hold a double meal size as well (holds 3 to 4 cups of wet food).

It’s time to eat!

High-Temperature Pouch Specifications
Temperature rating: 230 deg F (110 deg C)
Dimensions: 8″ wide x 7″ tall x 3.5″ gusset. Short size for ease in stirring and eating with a rounded bottom prevents food from getting trapped in the corners.
Bag Weight: .81 oz (23 g)
Bag Thickness: 5.0 mil
Wet Volume: holds 4 cups (.95 L) of water when zip sealed.
Dry Volume: holds approximately 10 ounces (283 grams) of dried grain-based foods such as rice, soup, and pasta mixes.
One size fits all. Fits all Outdoor Herbivore Hungry Single and Hungry Double prepared meals.
Reusable. These durable bags eliminate having to clean dishes on the trail but can be packed out, washed at home, and reused multiple times. Allow the bag to air dry open before storing it.
BPA free and Dioxin free.
Transparent. No Aluminum, Ink or Dyes.
FDA approved for food and high-temperature use.
Not recyclable in most municipalities due to the multilayer plastic films fused together.
Other uses: Sous-vide cooking, pouring hot soups and storing in fridge/freezer, packaging homemade DIY dehydrated backpacking meals. Includes a tear strip notch to allow you to heat seal the top for secure storage. Not recommended for microwave use (trapped steam can exceed safety temperature and zipper can soften and warp).

Cleaning Instructions

Hand-wash: Use non-abrasive cleaning agents (soft sponge and hot soapy water) to clean. Air dry by propping the bag open.
Dishwasher: Prop open the bag, place it on the top shelf, and dry with the air-dry setting. Keep bags clear of water jets to prevent bags from moving around and closing.
Ensure the bags have no moisture present before storing; otherwise, they will host mold/bacteria and become unsafe for food reuse.