On this episode I get to connect with Eric from On Track Meals who highlights a business success story to come out of being an end-user need and business survival through the dirty C word from the last few years. Eric and his team at On Track Expeditions identified how to make some packable, nutritious and delicious meals that they were happy to take on the Kokoda Track and can be kept safely for many years. 

The members of On Track Meals are veterans and have eaten more than their fair share of MREs and dehydrated/freeze dried meals. They needed more than just sustinence and created some comfort style meals that require very little prep and were incredibly versatile for a number of outdoor situations. Most importantly, the products are Australian made by an Australian owned company. 

Check them out online at www.ontrackmeal.com @on_track_meals and don't forget that listeners of the podcast can use the code BACKCOUNTRY for 10% off online meals. This code is only active for a short time so get onto it and stock up (after listening to the podcast ofcourse).

A big thank you to my 'Friend of the Podcast', Ben from The Game Dietitian who gives us a quick look at some programmes he has designed for backcountry hunters to improve fitness, strength and nutrition for what we do. Ben, himself a hunter, identified a need to deliver hunter-centric training to keep us healthier and injury free in the backcountry.

Ben is also offering podcast listeners a very special price for his 6 week training course so please support a hunter by signing up for the Fallow Deer challenge; www.thegamedietitian.com.au You can also connect with Ben via Instgram @thegamedietitian. This specially reduced price is available for a short time only.

Please continue to support my past 'Friends of the Podcast' as they continue to support us;

• Skeleton Optics - use code BACKCOUNTRY15 for a limited time
• High Caliber Cleaning Supplies www.highcaliber.com.au @highcalibercleaningsupplies
• Thane from @rogee.productions
• Jason from LiquidAntler @liquidantler

A special thanks to the listeners that have emailed and messaged me with feedback and questions. Your connection is genuinely appreciated. Anyone with ideas for future episodes, or just a chat around backcountry/backpack hunting (or some stickers) - please feel free to reach out.

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Thanks for listening - look after yourselves and your mates.