Founded in New Zealand, Back Country Cuisine has been fuelling outdoor adventures for decades. Designed for tramping, climbing, biking, and backcountry missions of all kinds, their freeze-dried meals are lightweight, nutritious, and easy to prepare—so you can focus on the journey, not what’s in your pack.

Lightweight by Nature: Freeze-drying removes water while locking in nutrition and flavour, resulting in meals that are lighter to carry and require less fuel to transport—helping reduce overall emissions.

Made in New Zealand: Back Country meals are produced locally, supporting regional manufacturing and reducing the environmental cost of long supply chains.

Waste-Reduction Focus: Freeze-dried food has a long shelf life, helping to minimise food waste both in production and in the outdoors.

Responsible Packaging Progress: Back Country continues to explore improvements in packaging durability and efficiency to reduce material use while maintaining food safety and performance in demanding environments.

Supporting Local Communities: By manufacturing in New Zealand, Back Country supports local jobs and skills within the food and outdoor industries.

Trusted Nutrition for the Outdoors: Their meals are designed with real-world adventure in mind—reliable energy, balanced nutrition, and consistent quality for people pushing into remote places.

Part of the Outdoor Community: Back Country has long-standing ties to New Zealand’s tramping and adventure culture, supporting generations of outdoor enthusiasts.

At Outside Sports, we choose Back Country because their meals reflect what matters in the outdoors: reliability, simplicity, and respect for the places we explore. Locally made and purpose-built for adventure, Back Country helps fuel unforgettable days outside—without unnecessary weight on your back or your conscience.