Peak Refuel Backcountry Bison Bowl Freeze-Dried Meal

The Peak Refuel Backcountry Bison Bowl is a freeze-dried camp meal built around USA-raised ground bison in a creamy chili sauce, served over rice and beans with two whole buttermilk biscuits included in the pouch. Each sealed pouch holds two servings, delivers 42 grams of protein and 930 calories, and is ready to eat in 10 minutes with 14 oz of boiling water. The sealed pouch carries a 10-year shelf life.

Real Bison, Not a Filler

The Backcountry Bison Bowl uses USA-raised ground bison as its protein source rather than textured vegetable protein or artificial meat substitutes. Bison is a leaner red meat with a distinct flavor, and using the real thing means the 42 grams of protein per pouch comes from an authentic animal source. For buyers who read ingredient labels before committing to a camp meal brand, that distinction matters on a long trip when recovery nutrition counts.

A Full Meal in One Pouch

The pouch combines bison chili sauce, enriched instant white rice, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and two whole buttermilk biscuits, together providing 930 calories across two servings without requiring any separate sides or cookware beyond a heat source and boiling water. The creamy chili sauce draws from a Navajo taco-style combination of tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and spices including cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Buyers who have struggled with camp meals that leave them hungry after a hard day will find the calorie and protein density here meaningfully higher than many comparable pouches.

10-Minute Prep, Minimal Gear

Preparation requires only boiling water and the pouch itself: add 14 oz of boiling water directly to the opened pouch, zip it closed, wait 10 minutes, and eat from the bag. No pot to wash, no separate bowl needed. Remove the oxygen absorber before adding water; it is what enables the 10-year shelf life on sealed pouches. For overlanders and backpackers managing weight and dishwashing at camp, the eat-from-the-pouch format reduces both pack weight and cleanup time.

Features

• USA-Raised Bison: ground bison sourced and raised in the United States, not TVP or meat substitute
• 42g Protein Per Pouch: 930 calories and 42 grams of protein across two servings
• Two Buttermilk Biscuits Included: whole biscuits freeze-dried inside the pouch alongside the chili and rice
• 10-Minute Preparation: add 14 oz boiling water directly to the pouch, zip, wait, eat
• 10-Year Shelf Life: sealed pouch with oxygen absorber for long-term storage
• Made and Packaged in the USA

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Backcountry Bison Bowl suits overlanders, backpackers, backcountry hunters, and car campers who want a high-protein, high-calorie freeze-dried meal with real meat and minimal prep. The 10-year shelf life also makes it practical for emergency food storage.

This meal contains Milk and Wheat and is not suitable for buyers with dairy or gluten sensitivities. Each pouch holds two servings; buyers who need individual portions should plan to split or consume the full pouch at once.

Common Questions

How do you prepare the Backcountry Bison Bowl?

Open the pouch at the tear mark and remove the oxygen absorber. Add 14 oz (1¾ cups) of boiling water directly to the pouch, stir well, and zip it closed. Let the Backcountry Bison Bowl stand for 10 minutes, then open, stir again, and eat from the pouch. No separate bowl or cookware is required beyond a heat source to boil water.

Does the pouch contain real bison or a meat substitute?

The Backcountry Bison Bowl uses USA-raised ground bison as its protein source, not textured vegetable protein or any artificial meat substitute. The bison is the primary protein source in the chili sauce component of the meal.

How long does the sealed pouch last in storage?

Peak Refuel certifies a 10-year shelf life on sealed Backcountry Bison Bowl pouches. The oxygen absorber inside the sealed pouch supports that shelf life; remove it before adding water to prepare the meal.

What allergens does this meal contain?

The Backcountry Bison Bowl contains Milk and Wheat. Buyers with dairy or gluten sensitivities should not purchase this meal. The full ingredient list includes buttermilk, cheddar cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, enriched wheat flour, and buttermilk powder.

How many servings are in one pouch?

Each Backcountry Bison Bowl pouch contains two servings, with a serving size of half the pouch. The full pouch provides 930 calories and 42 grams of protein, so each serving provides roughly half of those totals.