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Mountain House Classic Bucket

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Brand Mountain House
Number of Items 12
Item Weight 55.24 Ounces
Size 29 Serving
Number of Pieces 1

About this item

  • Quick prep! Just add water to the pouch and eat in less than 10 minutes, with no extra cleanup!
  • Contains 12 total pouches, two each Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, Chicken Teriyaki with Rice, Beef Stew, Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Noodles & Chicken, and Granola with Milk & Blueberries. Bucket contains 29 total servings.
  • Allergens: Soy, Milk, Wheat, Egg, Coconut
  • 30-Year Taste . Packaging May Vary.
  • Use for emergency food storage, survival food, camping trips, backcountry hiking, RV expeditions and more!

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Mountain House Classic Bucket | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 24 Servings
Mountain House Classic Bucket | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 24 Servings
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Mountain House Just In Case...Classic Assortment Bucket

With 12 total meals, this bucket has enough food to feed a person for 3.5 days.* Every pouch in every stack-able and portable Mountain House 'Just In Case' bucket assortments has a proven 30 year shelf life, so it is good to have on hand just in case of an emergency or for when you may need to feed a large audience. We stand behind our shelf life promise and back it with our 30 year Taste Guarantee. You can rest easy knowing you have your family covered in times of emergencies whether it be one year from now or thirty.

Make food planning for your next outdoor adventure a breeze. With Mountain House, no refrigeration is required. With ease of prep and just-add-water convenience, Mountain House freeze-dried food makes a great companion while hiking that epic trail, camping with friends and family, or simply refueling you so you can get back out there for your afternoon hunt. Plus, why weigh yourself down with dishes? With Mountain House you can eat directly out of pouch! With no more dishes to clean, now you can have extra time to Savor the Adventure.

*Based on USDA recommended diet of 2,000 calories/day.

Who's Mountain House?

For nearly 50 years, Mountain House adventure meals have consistently been the premier choice of campers, backpackers, and survival experts. Born out of freeze dried meals we make for the United States Special Forces, Mountain House food has proven history of reliability and most importantly, delicious flavor.

From the bottom of the deepest ocean, to the tops of the tallest mountains, to the battlefield and back, Mountain House is the food people trust when failure is not an option. Consistently chosen as one of the best tasting food, Mountain House is the best camping, backpacking and survival food money can buy.

Mountain House Meals Are Perfect For

  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Camping
  • Backpacking
  • Hunting
  • Travel
  • Food Storage
  • Occasional Everyday Use

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Mountain House Beef Stroganoff with Noodles (x2)

Tender beef, noodles, and mushrooms smothered in a rich sour cream sauce.

Mountain House Chicken Teriyaki with Rice (x2)

Chicken, rice, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and vegetables with a sweet and tangy oriental sauce.

Mountain House Granola with Milk & Blueberries (x2)

Packed with energizing dried fruit, fiber, and unsaturated fats.

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Mountain House Beef Stew (x2)

Made with tender dices of all natural beef, potatoes, peas, and carrots.

Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce (x2)

Pasta with cheese in a rich tomato meat sauce makes this a favorite Italian entree.

Mountain House Noodles & Chicken (x2)

Pasta with chicken, and red peppers in a rich creamy sauce.

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Number of Meals 12 12 16
Total Servings 29 32 30
Total Water Needed 21 Cups 24 Cups 16 Cups
30 Year Shelf Life ✓ ✓ ✓

Product Description

Mountain House serves up an easily portable, great tasting combo of our classic entrees including a breakfast, in a super lightweight reusable bucket that can be efficiently stored and organized for your emergency food supply, camping food kit, or long-term food storage. The Classic bucket contains 12 total meals with enough food to feed a person for 3. 5 days*. Each Classic Bucket contains two each Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, Chicken Teriyaki with Rice, Beef Stew, Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Noodle & Chicken and Granola with Milk and Blueberries. Every pouch in this bucket is backed by a 30-Year Taste due to our proven 30-year shelf life.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
2,159 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the taste, value, portability, ease of preparation, and versatility of the food. They mention that it's the best tasting food of its kind, it'll last you a good bit in an emergency, and that it saves weight and space. They also appreciate the ease and convenience of having meals already prepped in an Emergency.

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511 customers mention484 positive27 negative

Customers find the taste of the food to be the best of its kind. They say the beef stew and chicken stew are tasty and appealing. They appreciate the variety of tastes and the satisfying meals.

"...travel. Bottom line it is, mountain house is the best tasting emergency/bag food I've had in my 18plus years in the service , I will keep a..." Read more

"...I did notice one was rather salty but still tasted good. You can get the freeze dried product with gluten free and wheat free options...." Read more

"...on and the sodium content fits with the typical American diet which tastes good and helps you retain water. This is good in a survival situation...." Read more

"...4 – Noodles and Chicken – It’s okay, kind of bland, but I suppose that is the nature of chicken-noodle based dishes...." Read more

200 customers mention169 positive31 negative

Customers like the value of the food. For example, they say it's better value for money, the cheapest way to buy the meals, and well worth it. Some mention that it'll last a good bit in an emergency.

"...All in all, this is a great value for camping/backpacking trips, a BOB kit, or simply saving them for an emergency situation...." Read more

"...In a nutshell, this is a great deal for a good product...." Read more

"...330 Serving’s.- I would consider this a better value for the money...." Read more

"...Definitely worth the choice. Now if they could only come up with a burnable or biodegradable pouch." Read more

153 customers mention148 positive5 negative

Customers find the food kits lightweight, easy to carry, and save weight and space. They say the kits are compact, sturdy, and dirt proof. Customers also mention that the kits can be conveniently stored in their very own bucket. They fit stacked nicely in the bed of a truck and in their closet wonderfully.

"...a packaged meal I will loose no sleep in giving it a 10+ it is extremely light weight which makes for an easily portable meal that keeps you light..." Read more

"...The packages are lightweight, but are not as compact as I would have liked: one would need a decent sized bear canister to fit them easily...." Read more

"...If you wish to use it for backpacking...it weighs nothing...." Read more

"...The fact that they don't add any noticeable weight for campers is awesome.There's a good selection as well...." Read more

137 customers mention137 positive0 negative

Customers find the meals super easy to prepare. They say it's simple to boil water and let the meal sit. They also appreciate the ease and convenience of having meals already prepped in an emergency. Customers also mention that no cooking skills are required, and they can eat them straight out of the bag.

"...Preparation is simple – just boil water, dump it into the bag of food, wait a while and you have delicious meals just like ma used to rehydrate!..." Read more

"...These meals worked out great as no cooking skills are required...." Read more

"...No food prep or water required, you just open the can and eat. (yes it is better heated)- 1 Meat, 2 Vegetables...." Read more

"...It was very easy to eat directly out of the bag. If you plan to use this type of food for camping etc...." Read more

114 customers mention114 positive0 negative

Customers find the food versatile and convenient for camping, hiking, and emergency stashes. They also say it's great for backpackers, emergency kits, and backcountry trips. Customers also mention that the product tastes great, is easy to pack for a trip, and lasts for years.

"...The individual packets are also great to take on camping, fishing and hiking trips, or even use as normal meals at home when needed, so it's not..." Read more

"...But every single item was completely edible and very very appreciated in the emergency. // However now I see that the price has doubled since 2016...." Read more

"...This is a better option for camping over worrying about keeping chests full of food cold...." Read more

"...Perfect for easy camping/hunting meals.Each package states about 2.5 servings, I guess I can eat 2.5 peoples worth of food ?..." Read more

89 customers mention89 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the shelf life of the food. They mention that it will last a lifetime, has a 30 year shelf life, and is easy to serve. They also appreciate the reliable packaging and the robust container. Overall, customers recommend the product for long-term storage.

"...Great taste, easily portable, super lightweight, and 25 year shelf life makes for perfect product for me and my family...." Read more

"...; so these meals taste delicious with long shelf life (10-20 years depending), NOT MREs that can be stored anywhere...." Read more

"...60;> Benefit of Bucket over off-the-shelf food: Long-term storage. Store it and forget about it...." Read more

"...Given how small as it is and its long shelf life, why wouldn't they go bulk? I'll be using Amazon for that from now on as well...." Read more

60 customers mention44 positive16 negative

Customers like the quantity of the food. They mention that it provides sufficient amount for supper, and that the portions are good 2 per pouch. They also say that the portion sizes are moderate and filling, and each meal has big servings. Customers also appreciate the bit of extra room in the bucket, which they can use to store their jetboil stove.

"...The bucket is big, but it is light, which is good...." Read more

"...The portions are moderate and filling. Seasoning is perfect. Normally I add more salt to food even though I know I should not for health reasons...." Read more

"...The packages are lightweight, but are not as compact as I would have liked: one would need a decent sized bear canister to fit them easily...." Read more

"...There's a bit of extra room in the bucket, which you can use to store your jetboil stove and canisters so that you're prepared when you need it..." Read more

... SHAPE FOR MMA-FEST-2017 WHERE ILL BE COMPETING IN THE SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT CATEGORY
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... SHAPE FOR MMA-FEST-2017 WHERE ILL BE COMPETING IN THE SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT CATEGORY
I'M CURRENTLY ON A WEIGHTLOSS PROGRAM TO GET IN SHAPE FOR MMA-FEST-2017 WHERE ILL BE COMPETING IN THE SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT CATEGORY. STILL GOT A WAYS TO GO THOUGH. AT THIS RATE I WONT GET TO WEIGHT UNTIL 2029.NONETHELESS I DECIDED TO BUY THIS STUFF INSTEAD OF OTHER MEAL REPLACEMENTS FOR A COUPLE OF REASONS. FIRST IT ACTUALLY TASTES PRETTY GOOD FOR SH*T YOU CAN KEEP ON THE SHELF FOR AS LONG AS IVE LIVED. AND ALSO BECAUSE I CAN FEEL LIKE PREPARED IN CASE ZOMBIES TAKE OVER. I DONT KNOW ABOUT ALL OF YOU GUYS BUT I ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT COULD GO DOWN LIKE THAT.COMPARED TO OTHER SURVIVAL MEALS THIS STUFF TASTES LIKE THE BOMB AND ITS SUPER EASY TO PREPARE BY JUST ADDING HOT WATER. IN FACT ONCE I WAS PRETTY DRUNK AND I JUST PUT IN COLD WATER INSTEAD, DIDNT SEEM TO MAKE MUCH DIFFERENCE. UNLESS YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH LASAGNA AND ICE CHIPS. AND IF YOU DO, WELL TELL IT TO MY FACE - I'LL BE AT MMA-FEST-2017.IT BEATS OTHER MEAL REPLACEMENTS LIKE PROTEIN SHAKES WHICH ARE A JOKE. YOU ARE NEVER GOING TO LOOK LIKE THAT GUY ON THE COVER OF FLEX MAGAZINE UNLESS YOU GET ON THE 3CC INJECTION PROGRAM WHICH I DONT RECOMMEND.SO AS FAR AS PREPPER TASTEY EASY TO PREPARE MEALS GO, THIS STUFF IS THE BOMB. OKAY I WENT THROUGH THE WHOLE SET OF MEALS IN JUST 1 AND A HALF DAYS BUT THATS ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD.TAKE CARE AND FEEL FREE TO GET MORE INFO ON THIS FOOD BY CONTACTING ME.
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chris wall
5.0 out of 5 stars What a deal
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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Linda Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars I like the 2 serving ( mylar) packages better than the ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
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I like the 2 serving ( mylar) packages better than the #10 Can. As a family of 2 the # 10 can size is more than we need.. After reading the can instructions the #10 can is suppose to be used within one week of opening.For a larger family the #10 Can would be great. I looked at shelf life for the mylar package and best use by date was 2045. The biggest concern of storing the food is to make sure nothing punctures the bags in storage. If the packages are damaged there goes your food storage . In checking ratings the mountain house was # 2 in customer satisfaction.. One other brand rated #1 had
2 1/2 serving per package. and great taste results. the difference was not that much. ... I sent both sons the Mountain house just in case packages to use when unable to leave work to go out and eat lunch and just to try the meals to see what they like. if you consider the cost of eating out this is a money saver in itself if you get 2 meals out of one package. the just in case has several different meals allowing you to check the food out without spending a lot of money and deciding you hate something. I am totally happy with the mountain house and it is great idea to have at work in case of bad weather snowed in or just not enough time to go out and get something . Not everyone likes the same foods or textures so its hard to say how you may like it. I was reading up on the freeze dried foods and some not only use oxygen removal but also nitrogen in preserving the food. I plan to buy more of this to have on hand in case of emergency or just plain don't want to cook or if sick i can boil some hot water and that's an easy meal. if using this as an emergency food where no power is available for hot water you may want to check out solar heating suggestions using cardboard tin foil and glass black paint to get hot water in an emergency situation . . I saw one where they used a mason jar painted it black with high heat black paint like you use on a grill and putting masking tape down the side of jar before painting the jar. you paint both the top and bottom. Once the paint is dry you remove the tape so you can see the contents of the jar and so you can see if it is clean when you wash it. Again the biggest danger in storing the food is making sure the cans or mylar bags are protected from punctures. for that reason the plastic case is a very big plus. I plan on watching for sales and buying some each month till I get a good supply. I suggest you try different brands and different kinds to see what you like. I did notice one was rather salty but still tasted good. You can get the freeze dried product with gluten free and wheat free options. These would be good alternatives for someone sick or elderly. The mylar bag has a ziplock feature you use when you put the water into the packet. You have to cut a little off the top where it is heat sealed. just make sure you don't cut into the ziplock as you need it closed with the hot water . After Using the product I found that if i put a little dish detergent and water in the bag and shake it good the bags clean up nicely, After rinsing I hang it upside down on a jar to make sure it is Completely dry. You could reuse the bags for other dry food storage or lunch bags or even as freezer bags if you dont mind the writing on the bags. Also these bags would be good to use if you were using out of the # 10 can; freezer bags or just emergency storage to protect stuff in the bug out bag from moisture if it were raining. Hopefully we never have to use them as emergency backup. but its nice to know we have them. Son that tried it has ordered 6 more of the classic buckets after trying. to add variety to his food storage. I did purchase sawyer mini water filters to put in a bug out along with the freeze dried food.. I saw these at a emergency prepared convention and they were recommended by the red cross. SInce you need clean water this might be a good addition to your emergency bug out bag or to keep in you car if you get stranded ... and it wouldn't hurt to put a few freeze dried packets in you car as well I have gotten stranded in traffic during an ice storrn and if push came to shove you could add water and let stand for a long time and they should rehydrate
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Sheldon Makusec
4.0 out of 5 stars Great hurricane preparedness product:
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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Great hurricane preparedness product:
Purchased on flash sale:
<> Mt. House Breakfast Assortment, 29 servings
<> Mt. House Classic Meal Assortment, 29 servings
However, they are a lot of bucket for what you get inside.
The 2 buckets don’t stack properly with each other due to different lid designs.
<> Benefit of Bucket over off-the-shelf food: Long-term storage. Store it and forget about it.

Be sure that you read the Menu on any prepared foods bucket you buy from any company.
Most are just a bunch of cheap stuff that you may be better off buying differently off-the-shelf.
Consider instant Oat meal or grits. Dirt cheap, buy them and put them in zip locks. Instant mashed potatoes come in bags now with flavorings (watch these for MSG). Same with Mac & Cheese.
That said, be careful you’re not buying a bunch of cheap starches and no nutritional content.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY DEHYDRATED FOODS YOU MUST HAVE:
• Safe to drink water available
• A way to heat the water without your electric of home gas stove.

I also purchased: Chef's Banquet Ark 330 All-purpose Meals. 330 Serving’s.
- I would consider this a better value for the money.

I have never eaten any dehydrated foods other than off-the-shelf previously mentioned foods. Remember this is supposed to be your emergency fallback. …I just hope I never have to eat the crap in either.

My 1st line of Hurricane prep meals is what I call: 3-cans, a fork, & a can opener.
- It consist of can goods, … a 3 can meal for 2 to 4 people.
- No food prep or water required, you just open the can and eat. (yes it is better heated)
- 1 Meat, 2 Vegetables. Consider low sodium versions. Don’t repeat starches (corn, potatoes, pasta, rice)
Examples:
• Ravioli, Spinach or Turnip Greens, Mixed Veggies
• Beef Stew, Black-eye Peas, Mixed Greens
• Corned Beef Hash, Peas & Carrots, Green Beans
• Mackerel, Pork & Beans, Carrots
• Tamales, Corn, Refried Beans.
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Derek McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Actually tastes good
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2019
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I got this bucket for our earthquake kit and for a BOB but didnt want to wait until an emergency to find out these things were inedible. Turns out they are great! Not a 5 star meal by any means but the whole family agrees that for processed food, these were beyond our expectations. I had only ordered the one bucket because I didnt want to order too many not knowing if we could eat these but now plan on ordering at least a couple more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2017
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a couple of items were prepared & am very satisfied with the quality...
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Jim
4.0 out of 5 stars Very well packed and organized. I have not sampled ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2016
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Very well packed and organized. I have not sampled any of the food at this time but am confident that it will be more than adequate.
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