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Backpacker's Pantry Scrambled Eggs

rated 5.0 of 5 stars
photo: Backpacker's Pantry Scrambled Eggs breakfast

For a comparative Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off, I tested and reviewed the following packaged plain egg products:

I prepared each egg product for breakfast after early morning hikes, using the same stove and cookwear each time (the stove was an Optimus Nova, and the cookset was an anodized aluminum one with a non-stick coating from Primus). For the seasoned egg versions I added black pepper and cut-up or pre-shredded cheddar cheese.

This review focuses on Backpacker's Pantry's Scrambled Eggs.

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Backpacker's Pantry Scrambled Eggs package.

Pros:

  • Best flavor of the group, comes pre-seasoned with some salt and pepper

  • Very good consistency — similar to cooking fresh eggs.

  • Easy to prepare and cook

  • Resealable container

  • My overall favorite

Cons:

  • They aren’t fresh eggs, but I really had very little to criticize about them.

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Backpacker's Pantry Scrambled Eggs prepared.

Here is a detailed rating of Backpacker’s Pantry Scrambled Eggs.

Packaging: Resealable plastic/foil

Ease of Preparation: 4.5.gif
Just add water and cook

Texture (plain): 4.gif
Looked and felt close to home-cooked scrambled eggs

Texture (seasoned): 4.5.gif
Cheese improved texture slightly

Flavor (plain): 3.5.gif
Some pepper and saltiness already present, fairly good egg flavor

Flavor (seasoned): 4.5.gif
Pepper and cheddar cheese blended in adds some saltiness and bite — I enjoyed this.

How Filling (plain): 4.5.gif
A little more substantial than the organic version, very filling

How Filling (seasoned): 4.5.gif
No significant change with my added ingredients.

Ingredients and Preparation: 5.gif
Just mix with water and eat, very easy

Servings per Container*: 4.5.gif
A lot of food for a small package, but only feeds one person, half of what the package says.

Container Weight: 4.gif
Heavier than the organic version, but worth the extra weight.

Manufacturer's Claimed Product Weight: 3 oz

Trailspace Weight (Product and Packaging): 3.5 oz / 98 g

*(Manufacturer serving sizes reflect the USDA's recommendation of no more than two eggs daily per person.)

Read the full Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off review.

Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps
Price Paid: Samples provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.

Easy and tastey.

Pros

  • Very easy to make
  • Taste is excellent
  • 2 person is plenty for one person

This product is very good. Usually if I can find meals for one person I prefer those. However, this packaging for 2 is not an overabundance. It was very easy to prepare and tasted awesome — just add a little seasoning and you're set to go. I use to be able to find freeze dried sausage and that with the scambled eggs made a filling and satisfing meal. Great way to start the day. Great and fast cleanup as you just eat out of the bag.

Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $4.95

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Specs

2 Servings 4 Servings
Price MSRP: $4.50
Historic Range: $3.75-$23.40
Reviewers Paid: $4.95
Dry Weight 3 oz / 85 g 6 oz
Serving Size Two 5 oz Servings Serves 4
Price $4.50 USD $7.90 USD
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