How do you eat a Firepot meal?

You can rehydrate your meal in one of two ways:1. To eat directly from the pouch, simply boil the required amount of hot water, pour it in, seal the pouch using the ziplock at the top, stir and wait.2. To cook your meal in a pan, tip the food into the pan, add cold water, bring to the boil, turn off the heat and wait.

Is the rehydration time longer for dehydrated food?

Yes, it can take a little longer. Most freeze-dried meals state seven or eight minutes on the pouch, but in reality it often takes ten minutes or more. We suggest you wait 15 minutes for a Firepot meal to rehydrate. For good things, you often have to wait a little longer.

Why is my meal not fully rehydrated after 15 minutes?

There could be a number of reasons that expedition style meals are a little crunchy while you're waiting for the water to fully absorb. Factors include air temperature, ingredients, and your chosen method of rehydration.

Can I use your meals in minus conditions or at high altitudes?

We intentionally set out to design a range of meals that could be rehydrated and eaten straight from the pouch wherever you are in the world, just by adding boiling water. However, rehydration does take longer at higher altitudes, and heat cools faster than normal in sub-zero conditions.

The best way to rehydrate food in these conditions is to follow the pan method on the packet. In extreme cold, it avoids the problem of pouches freezing before they are fully rehydrated.

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