Gluten Free Backpacking Meals – high energy and lightweight

Base Camp Food have the best selection of gluten free lightweight meals and expedition foods. It's not always easy to find lightweight freeze dried and ready to eat meals which are suitable for different dietary requirements but here at Base Camp Food we carefully select and choose our ranges to ensure that we can cater for nearly all dietary requirements.

Base Camp Food has over 50 different options for those who require gluten free camping meals and expedition food. Whether you need a lightweight freeze dried gluten free meal or a ready to eat gluten free camping meal we have a number of options to suit all tastes. All our meals are available with free UK delivery.

Gluten free freeze dried expedition meals - high energy and lightweight

Ready to eat gluten free camping and backpacking meals

Vegetarian gluten free meals

Gluten free expedition breakfasts

Gluten free freeze dried expedition meals

Base Camp Food has brilliant selection of freeze dried meals for expeditions and backpacking and we have plenty to support those who require gluten free backpacking food. Whether you are taking part in the Marathon Des Sables or night on the moors we have lots of tasty gluten free options. Why not try our Expedition Foods Beef and Potato Hotpot which is a tasty combination of miced beef, onion, carrot swede, lentils and diced potato. It only weighs 148g when dry and is high energy at 800Kcals. A team favourite is the LYO Expedition Traditional Polish Sauerkraut which like all LYO expedition meals is made from 100% natural ingredients with no artificial preservatives and tastes great. We have to mention some of the new meals we are now selling from Real Turmat - they are a little more expensive than most of our meals at around £10 but they are already proving a hit and are like proper home cooked food - the Real Turmat Kebab Casserole will add some warmth to any wild camp! Click here to see our full range of gluten free backpacking meals.

Ready to eat gluten free camping and backpacking meals

Whilst freeze dried meals require a water source, our gluten free ready to eat backpacking and camping meals are made up ready to eat - no need to add water. They are heavier to carry but are more convenient and are really tasty. You don't even need to heat them if you don't want to but they taste much better if you do! Why not try a Vegetable Korma which is a lightly spiced vegetarian gluten free backpacking meal and also recommended for DofE expeditions.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Backpacking Meals

As well as being gluten free, we have a great selection of options which are also available for vegetarians, offering the best choice for gluten free vegetarian free dried meals and expedition food. Click here for our Extreme Adventure Food Vegetarian Shepherds Pie. This is a lightweight freeze dried meal weighing only 179g dried but packing 800Kcals. It combines potato, onion and mushrooms in a tasty sauce (note it does contain Soya). Add some spice with the ever popular Mountain House Vegetable Tikka - click here to take a look. It is a tasty blend of vegetables in a spicy sauce with rice.

Gluten Free Expedition Breakfasts

We have to give our gluten free freeze dried breakfasts a mention. We have a number available but our two most popular are the LYO Expedition Organic Millet Porridge with raspberries and ariona powder. It is gluten free, lactose free and has no artificial additives. The LYO Expedition Coconut Porridge with blueberries, figs and chia seeds is a superb gluten free freeze dried backpacking meal and is often found in the Base Camp Food Team Pack!

All our gluten free meals have free UK delivery available. Please ensure you check all ingredients carefully to ensure they are suitable for your diet and contact us if you have any questions

Don’t forget that Base Camp Food has a fantastic range of lightweight camping stoves and cookware and you can earn Base Camp reward points on all your purchases!

Base Camp Food have a great range of Mountain House meals. Mountain House meals have been the first choice for backpacking and camping meals for many years. Originating from the US, Mountain House meals sold in the UK are now manufactured here due to their rising popularity. Mountain House meals are freeze dried so are very lightweight and are available in main meals, desserts and breakfasts, with vegetarian and gluten free options.

Mountain House meals – high energy and lightweight

Great selection of meals

Selection of vegetarian Mountain House meals

Preparing Mountain House meals

Free UK Delivery on Mountain House meals

Mountain House meals – high energy and lightweight

Base Camp Food stock the full range of Mountain House meals. Mountain House meals are freeze dried which makes them very lightweight. A typical lightweight freeze dried Mountain House meal weighs only 100g before water is added meaning they are easy to carry whatever your adventure! The other reason Mountain House meals make a great option as a lightweight backpacking or camping meal is they are high energy, relative to the weight. Most Mountain House meals at Base Camp Food contain over 600Kcals of energy. This high energy to weight ration found in Mountain House meals means they are a good choice for wild camping and backpacking trips.Click here to see our full range of Mountain House freeze dried meals.

Wide range of Mountain House meals in stock

Base Camp Food has a widest range of freeze dried meals in the UK. Mountain House meals are no exception and we have the full range in stock in the UK. No matter what your taste is there will be a Mountain House meal for you! One of our most popular meals is our Why not try our Mountain House Spaghetti Bolognese which is minced beef, onion and tomato with Italian herbs. Another favourite is the Mountain House Chicken Tikka which is both tasty and lightweight. Like most of our Mountain House main meals it weighs only 100g dried and delivers over 500Kcal.

Good selection of vegetarian options…

As well as fab selection of Mountain House meat meals, Base Camp also stocks a tasty range of vegetarian Mountain House meals. Mountain House stands out amongst many types of freeze dried meal because of the number of vegetarian options available. Click here for our Mountain House macaroni cheese. This tasty vegetarian freeze dried meal contains three cheeses and is one of our best selling meals across our whole range! Another favourite is our Mountain House Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta - click here to take a look. If you prefer a vegetarian freeze dried meal with a bit more spice, why not try our Mountain House vegetable tikka click here to take a look at one of the favourite Mountain House meals with the Base Camp team!

Mountain House meals are easy to prepare…

Mountain House meals are very easy to prepare. The pouches they come in act as both the preparation dish and can also be used to eat from! Simple tear off the top of the packet and add the amount of hot water stated on the back of the packet. Reseal and leave to stand for around 10 minutes. Then give it a stir and then either serve on a camping plate or (much easier) eat straight from the packet. Click here if you need any cookware or utensils – we recommend using a long handle titanium spork!

Free delivery on Mountain House freeze dried meals

All our Mountain House meals have free UK delivery available. In fact, free UK delivery is available on all of our meals, stoves and cookware! Free delivery normally takes around 5 working days. If you need your Mountain House freeze dried food quicker then we have faster delivery options available. We also sell Mountain House meals across the EU where there is a delivery cost of £10. Please get in touch if you need any more information.

Don’t forget that Base Camp Food has a fantastic range of lightweight camping stoves and cookware and you can earn Base Camp reward points on all your purchases!

Base Camp Food have the widest range of lightweight outdoor meals in the UK. This includes a superb selection of vegetarian camping meals and lightweight vegetarian freeze dried meals. We found it very difficult to find really great vegetarian freeze dried meals so we have made sure we have sourced the best ones and put them all in one place for you!

Ready to Eat vegetarian camping meals

Lightweight freeze dried vegetarian meals

Vegetarian freeze dried snacks and fruit

Free UK Delivery

Ready to Eat Vegetarian Camping Meals

Base Camp Food have a great selection of ready to eat vegetarian camping meals, all with free UK delivery. These meals are really versatile as they can be eaten hot or cold (we prefer hot!) and simply need heating and no water needed. It’s a full meal, ready to go in a foil pouch. Base Camp Food has a range of vegetarian camping breakfasts as well as vegetarian camping main meals and desserts. Some of our meals are even self heating so you don’t even need a stove – perfect for overnight trips, festivals and fishing trips! Click here to see one of our most popular self heating vegetarian camping meals – the Beyond the Beaten track vegetarian hot meal kit of tomato noodles. Another favourite ready to eat vegetarian camping meal is the Wayfayrer Vegetable Curry & Rice. Click here to find out more. Our full range of vegetarian camping meals can be found amongst this collection. We stock tasty vegetarian camping meals from the popular Wayfayrer range. If you are looking for vegetarian meals approved for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions then click here to see what’s in store.

Lightweight Freeze Dried Vegetarian Meals

Base Camp Food has a widest range of freeze dried meals in the UK. This includes a comprehensive range of lightweight vegetarian freeze dried meals. Freeze dried meals are ultra lightweight and simply need to be combined with hot water for a tasty, nutritious and energy packed meal. Base Camp Food has a range of lightweight vegetarian freeze dried breakfasts why not try our LYO Expedition Coconut Porridge with blueberries, figs and chia seeds which is also suitable for a vegan diet and is gluten free and lactose free. For a freeze dried vegetarian meal, why not try our Bla Band pasta with tomato and garlic which is not only tasty but also lightweight at 149g (dried) weight and a good energy level at 650Kcal. Bla Band vegetarian meals also have a different shaped pouch making them easy to eat from! New in stock at Base Camp are TentMeals. TentMeals are all vegetarian freeze dried meals. They are great value for money at around £4.50 and they come in different packaging to our other freeze dried meals which is good as you can see what is inside but does mean they need to be prepared in a pot and not directly in the bag!

Vegetarian Freeze Dried Snacks

Base Camp Food also has a growing range of freeze dried fruits - Click here to see the what is in store in our freeze dried dessert range. Increasingly popular amongst Base Camp regulars are the range of freeze dried soups from the award winning LYO Expedition, with vegetarian freeze dried soups such as tomato and red pepper, or broccoli and spinach – find out more here.

Free UK Delivery on Lightweight Vegetarian Camping Meals

All camping meals and freeze dried meals at Base Camp Food come with fre UK delivery. We ship to the EU for £9.99. Our free UK delivery on freeze dried meals and ready to eat camping meals normally taks around five working days but we also offer a faster delivery service if you need your camping meals sooner!

Don’t forget that Base Camp Food has a fantastic range of lightweight camping stoves and cookware

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Base Camp Food offer the best range of meals for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions through our range of DofE approved meals from Beyond the Beaten Track

About Ready to Eat meals

The Widest Selection of Outdoor Meals in the UK

D of E Approved Stoves

Free UK Delivery

About Ready to Eat Meals

Base Camp Food have a wide selection of ready to eat camping meals. These meals have an advantage over our range of freeze dried meals as there is no need to carry, and add water. The disadvantage is they are heavier, however they make great meals for weekend expeditions and camping trips. The Beyond the Beaten Track meals in stock at Base Camp Food are ready to eat either hot or cold but we recommend you heat them for a tasty warming meal after a day on the hills! The Beyond the Beaten Track meals are approved kit for DofE expeditions. Our full range of Beyond the Beaten Track meals can be found here. We also stock the tasty and popular Wayfayrer meals.

The Widest Selection of Meals in the UK

Base Camp Food has a wide range of DofE approved meals. We stock vegetarian camping meals as well as meat versions and there is something to suit all tastes. To start the day, our DofE approved All Day Breakfast is warming and tasty. For a vegetarian ready to eat camping meal why not taste our Vegetable Curry with Rice is warming and tasty with a good blend of spice – a real team favourite! We also stock a range of desserts which are approved for DofE expeditions – we love the rich and creamy Rice Pudding from beyond the Beaten Track. Base Camp Food also stock a range of self heating Beyond the Beaten Track meals which come complete with a flameless ration heater so there is no need to carry a stove!

DofE Approved Stoves

Base Camp Food stocks also stocks a wide range of camping stoves and cookware, including the DofE approved stoves from Trangia. Trangia offers a superb coking system which is used all over the world. There is a collection of stoves to choose from which are various sizes and offers a choice of non stick options. The Trangia 27-1 UL is ideal for one or two backpackers and includes a stove, two saucepans and a frying pan – why not find out more here. We also offer some great utensils and cookware for backpacking – you will always find a Vargo titanium spork in out team packs (and lunch boxes!)

Free UK Delivery on Lightweight Outdoor Camping Meals

All camping meals, DofE expedition food, lightweight stoves and cookware come with free UK delivery from Base Camp Food, including the Beyond the Beaten Track meals. Our free delivery option normally takes 3-5 working days. If you need your Beyond the Beaten Track meals with next day delivery then we can do that too for a small charge.

Base Camp Food has the widest range of lightweight outdoor meals with free UK delivery.