Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry
Single serve
Rating
| Rating: | 8.3 / 10 |
| Value for Money | 2.0 / 2.5 |
| Taste | 1.7 / 2.5 |
| Convenience | 2.2 / 2.5 |
| Weight | 2.4 / 2.5 |
Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry Review
I’ve been a big fan of Australian outdoor food company Campers Pantry since we started Australian Hiker and for good reason. The company’s focus is on producing high quality real freeze dried food, that looks and tastes like you would expect. If it’s a meat based dish it’s real meat and not soy protein. On the whole the ingredients used are natural and aren’t a list of chemical flavourings. The thing I like is that they try to produce meals that aren’t a copy of what’s already on the market and for those of you that have been into outdoor activities for a number of years you’ll know the quality of freeze dried meals has greatly improved, in part due to company’s like Campers Pantry forcing everyone else to lift their game!
So how did the Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry go? I need to state first up that I am a curry lover and for me a good curry causes my head to sweat but in this I realise that I am in the minority. In talking to campers pantry they, like many of their competitors, make their meals for the ‘average’ hiker and as such the degree of heat and spiciness is less that what I would personally like. Having said that you can always add spice to a meal, but you can’t take it out. Taste wise this meal is everything that a Thai Red Curry should be (without the heat) so while I would personally prefer a spicier option this meal offering has a good taste and texture, and one that you shouldn’t be afraid to try jut because its a curry.
Price wise this single serve meal is AUD$18.95 RRP at the time of review. For a single serve meal this sits on the higher end of the scale but having said that Gill and I will often use one of Campers Pantry single serve meals (100g freeze dried – rehydrated size 400grams) between the two of us because they are larger than most of there cheaper competitors options so they work out to be very great value. If you are a very big eater(s) Campers Pantry now produce an XL size (125 freeze dried – rehydrated 500grams rehydrated). Both size are very compact in your pack. One thing that most people don’t think about with hiking food is the level of protein which you needs to help repair your muscle at the end of the day and in the case of this meal the single serve option sits at 27.7 grams which while not the highest on the market sits in the upper end of meal offerings.
Preparing this meal is pretty simple. Once you tear the top of this bag off, the preparation process is easy, just add the 300 ml of boiling water before letting stand for a total of 5 minutes. We usually allow an extra minute or two but find that the constancy provided by the recommended water provides a good texture. We will also eat out of the bag and whiles its a shorter and more compact bag we would recommend a long handled spoon
So will I use this meal on my hiking trips? Yes and no. On shorter trips I have other ‘go to’ Camper Pantry meal options that I will choose first but on longer trips I prefer a broader range of meals so I don’t get sick of a particular meal and in my case this will definitely be added to my mix!
We Like
- Very lightweight meal option
- Loads of calories to satisfy hungry hikers
- Compact packaging will free up space in your pack over non vacuum sealed bags
- Five year ‘best before’ lifespan
- No preservatives
- Natural ingredients
- Great tasting
- A good sized meal for a bigger eater as a single meal. Will suit couple who aren’t big eaters
- Easy to prepare
We Don't Like
- I prefer a higher level of spice in my curry, but thats a ‘me’ thing’. For the average hiker the spice level will suit
Best Uses
- An easy to prepare meal whether it be on a short or long trip for camping and hiking
Buy One
You can purchase the Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry from Campers Pantry
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Other Versions
The following Campers Pantry Expedition Range meals also include:
Investment
AUD $18.99 RRP
Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry as purchased
Campers Pantry Thai Red Curry meal base. This design allows you to tear off the cardboard hanging card and minimise bulk and waste in your pack
Campers Pantry Thai Red Curry meal preperation instructions
Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry nutrition list
Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry ingredient list
Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry before rehydrating
Campers Pantry Red Thai Chicken Curry ready to eat
Disclaimer
This review was done with product provided by Campers Pantry for testing
Last updated
30 June 2025