Ive tried makin my own dehydrated "Super Food", and although cheaper and containing way less sodium, i think ill stick with the Mountain House! Ive tried all of the entrees i think, as well as some BackPackers Pantry! At the end of a hard day of walking, a little sodium shouldnt hurt in my book, its the only source ill get it from other the mineral supplements that ill be taking like Wilderness Athlete! Ive packed and unpacked my pack several times, and it is kinda weird that after doin it so many times i think i could do it blind folded! Just got done with a short little 3 miler for a maintenance run, been doin weight circuit in the am before work(a construction job), and a mid length run in the pm! If youve been watching the weather channel at all, you will see that the pm heat in MN has been brutal this summer, but i havent missed a beat!!! Cant wait to put it all together!