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.

This really depends on the portion size and the meal you choose. For a regular portion, the maximum total volume required is 500ml, whereas our largest meal size (the extra-large portions) rehydrates to 800ml. In both cases you will need to leave room for stirring.

How much water will I need?

Depending on the portion size you have chosen, you will need between 280 and 600ml to rehydrate your Firepot.

Is it possible to rehydrate Firepot with cold water?

You can use cold water to rehydrate Firepot, but it takes about one hour. We know ocean rowers and ultra-runners who routinely do this very successfully.

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.

There's a handy video explaining this below:

Please note, the compostable pouches require you to use the pan method.

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