WHERE TO FIND US
Our chef-made vegan camping meals are stocked at boutique outdoor, travel and grocery stores across the country! Available in California, Arizona, New York and more. They’re great for car camping, backpacking and emergency kits.
Don’t see your favorite shop listed? Send us a message to let us know. We’re always looking for new retail partners!
NATIONWIDE
CALIFORNIA
Santa Barbara
El Capitan Canyon
Helena Ave. Bakery
Santa Barbara Airport News & Gifts
Ventura
Lake Tahoe
The BackCountryLos Angeles
BESTIES Vegan Paradise
The Surf Outpost
Los Alamos
San Luis Obispo
Solvang
Ramona (San Diego Area)
Hollister
Joshua Tree
Yosemite
ARIZONA
Flagstaff
Babbitt's Backcountry Outfitters
Mountain Sports Flagstaff
HAWAII
Kalaheo
MICHIGAN
Munising
Midland
MONTANA
Red Hook
NEW YORK
The Catskills
Saratoga Springs
Asheville
OREGON
Portland
WASHINGTON
Long Beach
Product info.
Who are these products for?
Anyone who loves to eat in the outdoors! Take them camping to the woods, the beach, or as an office lunch.
Use these pouches as a whole meal or add fun additions like sautéed tofu, avocado, fresh herbs, and a crisp beer.
Are your meals gluten free and vegan?
Our Chickpea Coconut Stew and Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet are both vegan and gluten free. Our Black Garlic Ramen Bowl contains gluten but is vegan.
I filled it to the line on the bag but it seems watery/dry.
Use the water squiggle on our packaging as a guide and use your best judgment. You can always add more water but you can’t remove it once it’s in there.
Can I bury or burn the bags?
Until we can source packaging that is fully compostable or recyclable, the ultimate rule of the outdoors is to pack it in and pack it out- leave no trace. We opt to use them as mini trash bags until there’s access to a trash can.
How long does it take for meals to rehydrate?
About 20 minutes. Just add the boiling water, seal, open a beverage and hang out. If you try your meal and there are any harder pieces, simply reseal the pouch and give it some more time.
What if I don't have a measuring cup?
While having access to a measuring cup (many water bottles and camp stoves include volume markings) provides an accurate result, we’ve marked a waterline right on the bag. This is an approximation so remember that you can always add more water but you can’t remove it once it’s in there.
Can I just fill the pouches with cold or warm water?
We do not recommend filling the pouches with anything less than BOILING liquid for the best results.
High altitude cooking?
Water boils at lower temperatures at high altitude so this means that it may take longer for meals to rehydrate.
Do I need any special equipment to prepare these meals while camping?
Nope! Just a portable camp stove or kettle is helpful for boiling water. Even in the backcountry, our meals are easy to prepare.
What makes your vegan camping meals better than other brands?
We’re chefs who want to create convenient dried meals that just make sense! NO RECONSTITUTED ANIMAL CHUNKS ON OUR WATCH.
Can I use these for car camping or emergency kits?
Absolutely! Our dehydrated / freeze-dried meals are great for both car camping and emergency preparedness kits. Their long shelf life makes them ideal for stockpiling or easy weeknight dinners when time is tight.
Do your meals contain any preservatives?
Nope! Our vegan camping meals contain no added chemicals. We dehydrate and freeze dry in small batches to make our products shelf stable.
Returns & Shipping
What’s the return policy?
Poe & Co. cannot accept returns on ANY FOOD ITEM unless it is damaged or defective upon receipt (photo proof required). To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To process a return please, contact us at hello@poe-and-co.com or by phone at (805) 669-7187
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
If you ordered and change your mind- we unfortunately do not issue returns once orders are placed.
Returns are refunded to the original form of payment or with store credit only.
How long does it take for my order to ship?
All orders are shipped out the following business day. Any orders placed on Fridays are shipped on Mondays.
Can I pickup in Santa Barbara?
Yes, that option is available upon check out. We’d love to see you at our Santa Barbara kitchen Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm. We’d love to meet you. Same day orders are available!
Free shipping?
We offer free standard shipping on website orders over $70 (contiguous US).
What to know
JUST ADD WATER
That's right- all you need for these meals is BOILING water!
EASY TO EAT & CLEAN
Designed to eat right out of the pouch without getting your hands dirty- making cleanup convenient.
PLANT-BASED
All of our meals are plant-based and vegan, actually.
GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS
Our Coconut Chickpea Stew and Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet are both gluten free. The Black Garlic Ramen Bowl does contain wheat. Please note our products are produced in a kitchen with all major allergens.
DAIRY FREE
That's right- no animal product in our current line up.
SHELF STABLE
There is a 2 year best-by date on our products from the day we package.
CLEAN INGREDIENTS
We don't add any artificial ingredients, preservatives, or stabilizers. Good old-fashioned dehydration and freeze drying does the trick.
CHEF-CREATED
We are a married team of career chefs who went to culinary school, worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and currently operate a boutique catering and meal delivery business in Santa Barbara, CA. We are also busy parents who love to spend time camping with our kids. Read more here.
MADE IN SANTA BARBARA, CA
Where the surf and mountains meet. Come say hi if you are ever in the area.
UNDER $12
Worth more in effort, taste, and time.