If by freeze dried you mean complete meals in sealed pouches then no, I do no use them for many of the reasons previously listed mainly cost and environmental impact of plastic packaging. I have found bulk sources for freeze dried black beans, curried lentils and a few other items at local food cooperatives. Excellent taste, light weight and much less expensive than the sealed packages. Also lighter to mail drop in packages to post office along the GDR for resupply on my ride.