From Sad Trail Food to Trailside Feasts

Meet the Woman Rewriting Backcountry Dinner

Somewhere between a mountain summit and a bag of freeze-dried disappointment, Jenn had an epiphany: adventure food didn’t have to taste like drywall. That realisation sparked Travelling Hillbilly, a dehydrated meal company built for hikers, bikers, and anyone who refuses to let a backpack dictate a bad dinner.

Jenn is a self-described die-hard hiker and campfire connoisseur who got tired of choking down bland, chalky trail meals after long days on the trail. So she took the problem into her own hands—literally. Her kitchen became a testing ground, complete with endless measuring spoons, stovetop mishaps, and countless taste tests, until she cracked a formula for dehydrated meals that actually taste like home cooking, even when eaten at altitude with dirt in your socks.

That’s the point of difference at the heart of Travelling Hillbilly: real flavour, not just calories. While much of the adventure food market prioritises shelf life over taste, Jenn’s meals are built to satisfy first, fuel second—proof that “quick and easy” doesn’t have to mean “forgettable.” Every meal is designed with simplicity in mind too: just add water, and dinner is served, whether you’re deep in the backcountry or simply short on time at home.

The current lineup reads like a love letter to comfort food on the go. Noodle Nirvana delivers a bowl of pure trail-side satisfaction, Billy’s Lentil Chilli Mac brings hearty, plant-powered warmth, To Thai For offers a bold, flavorful twist for the more adventurous palate, and Black Sheep Shepherd’s Pie rounds things out with classic, stick-to-your-ribs comfort. Each meal is crafted to refuel tired bodies without sacrificing the joy of a good meal.

Whether you’re planning a multi-day backpacking trip, a weekend bikepacking adventure, or just want a fast, wholesome meal after a long day outside, Travelling Hillbilly is proving that trail food can be something to look forward to, not just endure.

Ready to trade sad trail food for something worth hiking for? Visit travellinghillbillymeals.com to shop the full menu and start your next adventure with a meal that actually delivers.