Made in BC Backpacking Meals
When it comes to food for your next adventure, why not try backpacking meals made right here in British Columbia? Many of these companies are smaller operations who sell locally and may be available near you. Supporting local means investing in your community and buying food prepared by people who play in the same backcountry places you do. These Canadian-owned and BC-based backpacking food companies offer convenient, delicious meals made right here at home by fellow adventurers.
West Coast Kitchen – Cowichan Valley
Based on a family farm on Vancouver Island, West Coast Kitchen offers gourmet freeze-dried meals made from real ingredients with no preservatives. Their meals are rich, filling, and inspired by home-cooked classics. They offer single and double portion sizes, as well as lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Where to buy:
Online at westcoastkitchen.ca
Valhalla Pure Outfitters, and a multitude of smaller retailers
Nomad Nutrition – Burnaby
This Burnaby-based company specializes in plant-based meals free from gluten, soy, and dairy. Created by adventurers with high-performance athletes in mind, their recipes are energizing and nutritious.
Where to buy:
Online at nomadnutrition.co
Available at MEC, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Sport Chek (Formerly Atmosphere) and dozens of outdoor retailers across Canada
Fuel Your Feat – Vancouver Island
Based on Vancouver Island, Fuel Your Feat offers organic, non-GMO, freeze-dried backpacking meals made with locally sourced eggs and meat. Their recipes were created with food sensitivities in mind, reducing food allergens and additives.
Where to buy:
Online at fuelyourfeat.ca
In select stores mid-island, and you can also arrange to pick up your order on the West Coast Trail Express shuttle.
TrailFare – Vanderhoof
TrailFare is a small operation founded by a BC family passionate about adventure. Their freeze-dried meals are healthy, lightweight, and easy to prepare.
Where to buy:
Online at trailfare.ca; ships within BC
In select stores across BC
Mountain Meal Prep – Whistler
Mountain Meal Prep offers hearty, flavourful meals with options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. They focus on high-calorie, real food designed for demanding backcountry conditions.
Where to buy:
Online at mountainmealprep.com
Local availability in the Sea-to-Sky area
Wild Edge Keto – Powell River
Perfect for keto hikers and low-carb eaters, Wild Edge Keto crafts small-batch meals that are rich in fat, low in carbs, and packed with local BC ingredients. Their meals are ideal for long-haul energy without sugar spikes.
Where to buy:
Online at wildedgeketo.ca
At select Valhalla Pure Outfitters locations
Mountain Range Foods – Skookumchuck
This off-grid company near the Rockies produces handcrafted freeze-dried backpacking meals in small batches. They’re known for wild ingredients and rustic meals perfect for big adventures.
Where to buy:
Online at mountainrangefood.com
At select retailers in the East and West Kootenays
Fresh Trek Foods – Burns Lake
Operating locally in northern BC, Fresh Trek Foods creates small-batch dehydrated meals using locally sourced ingredients. Their mission is to support regional agriculture while fueling outdoor adventures and emergency prep kits alike.
Where to buy:
Wholesalers can order in bulk-see website for details.
In-store at eight locations in Burns Lake, Smithers, Quesnel, Prince George, Kitimat, and Kamloops
When you buy BC-made backpacking meals, you’re supporting small-scale producers, rural economies, and sustainable practices. These companies know the demands of the BC backcountry because they live and work here too. Whether you’re heading into the alpine, down the coast, or deep into the interior, there’s a local meal ready to fuel your journey. So next time you pack your bag, leave the imported meals behind and buy local.
Cory is an outdoor writer and adventurer from British Columbia. She has worked as a kayak guide and wildlife rehabber, experiences that deepened her love for wild places and the creatures that call them home. Whether she’s hiking remote trails, paddling along the coast, or setting out on her next backcountry trip, she finds inspiration in nature’s untamed beauty. Through her writing, she shares stories of adventure, resilience, and the deep connection between people and the wilderness.
