Description
The Pack Ultra Désert – 7 Days Essential – 14,000 kcal was designed for participants in self-sufficient races such as the Marathon des Sables. It provides a complete nutritional solution, optimised to meet the extreme demands of desert conditions, with an average intake of 2,000 kcal per day.
With over 10 years of experience, Freezedried & Co offers a ready-to-use Pack, tested in real conditions and fully compliant with the nutritional requirements of this type of event. Each day's food is carefully packaged in a zip-lock bag for quick and easy organisation during the race.
- Ready to go — just drop it straight into your pack
- A varied selection of recipes to keep morale high and avoid monotony
- A balanced, easy-to-digest diet, lightly spiced or plain
- An optimal macronutrient balance: carbohydrates, fats, protein
- Meals tailored to the demands of self-sufficient racing
Each day includes:
- A muesli-based breakfast for energy and fibre
- A cold meal on arrival at the stage: tabbouleh, fruit compote and dried meat for recovery
- A hot dinner and a dessert to face the cool nights and top up energy levels
The arrival day meal, the rest day meal after the long stage, and the final day meal are all included. If you are not taking part in the Marathon des Sables, these extra meals can be used during a hiking weekend, a training phase or another event such as TransPyreneA or RacingThePlanet.
Meals are selected for their optimal weight-to-calorie ratio. They are lightly spiced to minimise digestive issues during the race, with the exception of the rest day lunch, which adds an exotic touch without compromising performance.
This Pack also includes:
- 14,000 kcal in total (average 2,000 kcal per day)
- Net food weight: 3.25 kg (4.7 kg with packaging)
To further reduce volume and weight, it is recommended to repackage the meals before the race, keeping the nutritional labels for official checks. Our customer service team can also help you tailor the Pack to your specific needs.
The Pack Ultra Désert – 7 Days Essential includes:
- A complete solution tailored to self-sufficient racing
- An excellent weight-to-calorie ratio for optimised carrying
- Easy-to-digest meals that are practical to prepare in extreme conditions
Pack details by day
Days 1 & 2 – Rest
- Day 1: Beef Stroganoff – Large format (152 g, 581 kcal, Lyo Food)
- Day 2:
- Chocolate muesli (115 g, 495 kcal, MX3)
- Chicken fajita and rice (128 g, 604 kcal, Summit To Eat)
- Cheese and mushroom pasta (144 g, 600 kcal, Adventure Food)
- Apple and banana crumble (80 g, 317 kcal, Voyager)
Daily total: 619 g – 2,597 kcal
Day 3 – Stage 1
Breakfast:
Chocolate muesli (114 g, 447 kcal, Real Turmat)
Stage arrival & recovery:
- Tabbouleh salad (145 g, 460 kcal, MX3)
- Apple compote (50 g, 190 kcal, Voyager)
- Beef Jerky Classic (50 g, 132 kcal, Bullseye Meats)
Dinner:
- Beef stew (108 g, 557 kcal, Real Turmat)
- Rice pudding with berries (90 g, 425 kcal, Tactical Foodpack)
Daily total: 557 g – 2,211 kcal
Day 4 – Stage 2
Breakfast:
Chocolate muesli (115 g, 495 kcal, MX3)
Stage arrival & recovery:
- Oriental tabbouleh (125 g, 465 kcal, Cooknrun)
- Apple compote (50 g, 190 kcal, Voyager)
- Beef Jerky Original (50 g, 135 kcal, Bullseye Meats)
Dinner:
- Chicken and potato puree (145 g, 506 kcal, Tactical Foodpack)
- Chocolate mousse (100 g, 410 kcal, Trek'n Eat)
Daily total: 585 g – 2,201 kcal
Day 5 – Long stage
Breakfast:
Chocolate & cherry muesli (125 g, 468 kcal, Tactical Foodpack)
Race:
- Tabbouleh salad (145 g, 460 kcal, MX3)
- Apple compote (50 g, 190 kcal, Voyager)
- Beef Jerky Original (50 g, 135 kcal, Bullseye Meats)
Dinner:
- Beef parmentier (100 g, 515 kcal, Tactical Foodpack)
- Strawberry rice pudding (90 g, 401 kcal, Summit To Eat)
Daily total: 560 g – 2,169 kcal
Day 6 – Rest
- Breakfast: Expedition Breakfast (142 g, 600 kcal, Adventure Food)
- Lunch: Chicken curry and rice (132 g, 627 kcal, Real Turmat)
- Dinner:
- Macaroni cheese (130 g, 629 kcal, Lyo Food)
- Chocolate mousse with granola and cherries (117 g, 400 kcal, Voyager)
Daily total: 521 g – 2,256 kcal
Day 7 – Stage 4
Breakfast:
Crunchy muesli with milk and fruit (134 g, 600 kcal, Adventure Food)
Stage arrival & recovery:
- Oriental tabbouleh (125 g, 465 kcal, Cooknrun)
- Apple compote (50 g, 190 kcal, Voyager)
- Beef Jerky Smoked (50 g, 144 kcal, Bullseye Meats)
Dinner:
- Shepherd's pie (133 g, 600 kcal, Adventure Food)
- Red berry custard (114 g, 451 kcal, Expedition Foods)
Daily total: 606 g – 2,420 kcal
Day 8 – Stage 5
Breakfast:
Crunchy muesli with milk and fruit (138 g, 600 kcal, Adventure Food)
Stage arrival & recovery:
- Oriental tabbouleh (125 g, 465 kcal, Cook&Run)
- Apple compote (50 g, 190 kcal, Voyager)
- Beef Jerky Classic (50 g, 132 kcal, Bullseye Meats)
Dinner:
- Penne bolognese (120 g, 384 kcal, Lyo Food)
- Apple crumble (87 g, 424 kcal, Summit To Eat)
Daily total: 594 g – 2,190 kcal
Day 9 – Stage 6
- Breakfast: Chocolate & cherry muesli (125 g, 468 kcal, Tactical Foodpack)
- Dinner: Chicken tikka masala (95 g, 560 kcal, Lyo Food)
Daily total: 220 g – 1,028 kcal
