95.8
Best for backpackers, thru-hikers, and remote solo adventurers
- Global Two-Way Messaging
- Interactive SOS Alerts
- 14-Day Battery Life
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Head to head · Camping & Hiking
Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World vs Beef Stroganoff Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meal
Ravvy scores Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World at 93.32 and Beef Stroganoff Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meal at 93.42. Beef Stroganoff Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meal takes the overall pick, best for serious backpackers and hunters needing high protein recovery.
$21
Buy this book if you want a beautiful, comprehensive starting point for your bucket list, provided you accept its large size makes it stationary reference only.
Ravvy pick
93.4
$15
Buy this if you want the best tasting high-protein trail meal available and are willing to pay a premium for real beef.
How they score
| Factor | Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World | Beef Stroganoff Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meal |
|---|---|---|
| Giftability | 97 | – |
| Visual Quality | 98 | – |
| Inspiration Factor | 96 | – |
| Information Density | 85.5 | – |
| Physical Portability | 40 | – |
| Packability | – | 88 |
| Flavor Profile | – | 96 |
| Rehydration Speed | – | 92 |
| Ingredient Quality | – | 97 |
| Nutritional Density | – | 98.5 |
Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World
What owners praise
- Stunning high resolution photography
- Covers diverse difficulty levels and regions
- Includes helpful logistics and best time to visit info
- High quality hardcover binding
- Clear and intuitive organization by continent
What to know first
- At three pounds it is too heavy for a backpack
- Maps lack the detail needed for on trail navigation
Skip it if hikers looking for lightweight pocket maps or turn by turn trail navigation
Beef Stroganoff Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meal
What owners praise
- High protein content with real USDA beef
- Superior texture compared to TVP-based meals
- Requires less water to rehydrate than competitors
- Fast 10-minute prep time
- No artificial preservatives or GMOs
What to know first
- Higher price point than entry-level brands
- High sodium content typical of freeze-dried food
- Bulkier packaging than vacuum-sealed options
Skip it if budget campers or those watching sodium intake
Specs side by side
| Spec | Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World | Beef Stroganoff Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meal |
|---|---|---|
| Edition | 1st | – |
| ISBN-10 | 1787014177 | – |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1787014176 | – |
| Language | English | – |
| Publisher | Lonely Planet | – |
| Dimensions | 8.25 x 1 x 10.55 inches | – |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds | 5 ounces |
| Print length | 328 pages | – |
| Part of series | Part of series : Epic | – |
| Publication date | August 21, 2018 | – |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | #28 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food |
| UPC | – | 813546022579 |
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