Fully aware that during our stay on Iceland, we were to spend most days outside testing equipment, we considered several options about how we were going to cope with our meals. Cooking fresh is preferred, but after hours of physical exertion in potentially unfriendly weather conditions, we wanted to have some quick and simple solutions that would fill a hungry stomach and provide good nutritional value.
Kate had already gained some experience with FIREPOT meals, so it seemed prudent to give them a thorough test on this expedition. First of all, there are seven different meals to choose from, available in two different portion sizes, with recipes leaning toward a variety of cuisines including European, Asian, and South American. According to taste and texture, the ingredients are just what it says on the packet: natural.
Preparing a meal couldn’t be simpler and you have two options: bag or pot. If preparing in the bag, remove the oxygen eater sachet, fill it to the marked level on the bag with boiling water, stir well, reseal the bag, and let it stand for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can follow the simple instructions and cook it in a pot—this actually proved better for the Chilli con Carne as it made the beans a tad less al dente.