| Real Meals

Real Meals is a New Zealand-born brand dedicated to transforming the outdoor dining experience with high-quality, freeze-dried meals that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Founded by adventure racing champion Nathan Fa’avae and a team of Kiwi outdoor enthusiasts, Real Meals was created out of frustration with the bland and uninspiring dehydrated food options available for backcountry adventurers. Drawing on a rich heritage of traditional Polynesian and Māori food preservation techniques, the brand proudly emphasises its local roots and commitment to quality, using carefully sourced ingredients to craft meals that are “stirred, not stuffed.” With a mission to enhance outdoor adventures through real, hearty food, Real Meals has earned a loyal following among hikers, kayakers, climbers, and explorers across Aotearoa and beyond.