What Is The Best Mountain House Meal?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Mountain House Meal Score No. of Servings Top Pick & Best Breakfast:

Breakfast Skillet

92 2
Camper’s Choice: Biscuits and Gravy 88 2 Backpacker’s Choice: Beef Stroganoff with Noodles 84 2.5 Camper’s Choice Runner-up: Beef Stew 82 2.5

Which is the best Mountain House meal?

Mountain House Meal Score No. of Servings Top Pick & Best Breakfast:

Breakfast Skillet

92 2
Camper’s Choice: Biscuits and Gravy 88 2 Backpacker’s Choice: Beef Stroganoff with Noodles 84 2.5 Camper’s Choice Runner-up: Beef Stew 82 2.5

Do Mountain House meals taste good?


Mountain House meals are delicious

. So delicious that I would not hesitate to eat them off the trail as well. If I could eat a Mountain House for every meal when hiking, I would be a very happy hiker. However, I would also be a very poor hiker.

How Good Is Mountain House food?

Overall: A long-time player in the camping food game, Mountain House has a

great selection of mild but tasty meals

that rehydrate well and we wouldn’t hesitate to take them on future trips.

What is the shelf life of Mountain House meals?

It’s real food! What is the shelf life? Our meals in our Adventure MealTM pouches, and buckets all have a freeze-dried, industry-leading guaranteed shelf life and Taste Guarantee of

30 years from the date of manufacture

. The only exceptions are our ice cream which has a 3-year shelf life.

How much water do you add to a mountain house meal?

To whip up a gourmet Mountain House meal, all you need to do is heat up water and add it directly to the pouch. How much water depends on the particular meal: Typical amounts are

one, 1 3⁄4, or two cups

. Just check the directions on the back of the package.

Who makes the best tasting MRE?

  • Legacy Premium Enchilada Beans and Rice.
  • Legacy Premium Classic Chili Mix.
  • Augason Farm Creamy Potato Soup.
  • Augason Farm Creamy Chicken Flavored Rice.
  • XMRE Creamy Fettucini.
  • XMRE Vegetarian Taco Pasta.
  • Good To-Go Thai Curry.
  • Sopacko Cheese Tortellini.

How much do Mountain House meals weigh?

Most Mountain House meals are

between 4 and 4.5 ounces

and have between 450 and 500 calories, although most packages are marked as “about 2.5 servings.” The highest protein per serving is 22 grams. Heather’s Choice entrees are all 4 oz net weight and between 500 and 650 calories per serving.

Can you reuse Mountain House bags?

The incremental pack space and weight are both negligible. And when you return home, you can give them a good wash — with dishwashing liquid — and

reuse them if you so desire

.

How do you make Mountain House meals?

  1. Get some water boiling and prepare the mountain house freeze dried food meal pouch.
  2. Read the directions. …
  3. Open Pouch. …
  4. Remove the oxygen absorber. …
  5. Fill pouch with indicated amount of boiling water.
  6. Stir. …
  7. Close and time. …
  8. Open, stir and serve!

Which Mountain House has the most calories?

  • Chili Mac.
  • Chicken and Rice.
  • Pasta and Sauce.

Who owns Mountain House?

Our parent Company,

Oregon Freeze Dry

, responded to that request and won the contract. We immediately started making freeze dried food as Long Range Patrol rations for the military. We’ve continued making food for the United States Special Forces and other branches of the military ever since.

Can you fly with Mountain House meals?

Did you know that

freeze-dried food

is a great airport food alternative that is TSA approved! Because freeze-dried food is considered a solid food (ie not a gel or liquid), it is allowed on your carry-on (or as checked luggage). I’ve personally travelled with over 15 meals in my carry-on without issue!

How long do Mountain House cans last after opening?

Our Taste Guarantee is retroactive to products dating all the way back to 1986. We confidently claim a

30-year shelf life

, because our testing has shown the shelf life exceeds 30 years.

Can you eat mountain house cold?

Overall, Mountain House makes great camp-meal products. Take the cold-prep

Chicken Salad

if you’re going fast and need to refuel without a fuss. Many of the Pro-Pak meals work cold, too, but you need to wait a while.

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