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product_id: 181322704
title: "Mountain House Emergency Meal Assortment Kits, Freeze-Dried Survival Food Kit for Disaster Preparedness & Long-Term Storage, 30-Year Shelf Life"
brand: "mountain house"
price: "€ 352.79"
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category: "Mountain House"
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# 30-year shelf life Ready in under 10 minutes with just water 15 pouches with real meat Mountain House Emergency Meal Assortment Kits, Freeze-Dried Survival Food Kit for Disaster Preparedness & Long-Term Storage, 30-Year Shelf Life

**Brand:** mountain house
**Price:** € 352.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥾 Ready, Set, Survive: Gourmet Meals That Move With You!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mountain House Emergency Meal Assortment Kits, Freeze-Dried Survival Food Kit for Disaster Preparedness & Long-Term Storage, 30-Year Shelf Life by mountain house
- **How much does it cost?** € 352.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/181322704-mountain-house-emergency-meal-assortment-kits-freeze-dried-survival-food)

## Best For

- mountain house enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mountain house brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Epic 30-Year Shelf Life:** Trust your emergency food to stay fresh for decades—because preparedness is a lifestyle, not a phase.
- • **Eco-Friendly & Responsible:** Recycle your pouches for free with TerraCycle and join the movement to protect the outdoors you love.
- • **Lightweight & Compact Design:** Weighing only 6.79 lbs, this bucket fits effortlessly into your backpack or emergency kit without weighing you down.
- • **Prep & Eat Anywhere, Anytime:** Just add water—hot or cold—and enjoy a hot meal straight from the pouch, no cleanup required.
- • **Hearty Comfort Food On-the-Go:** Savor classic meals like Beef Stroganoff & Chicken Fajita, freeze-dried to lock in flavor and nutrients.

## Overview

Mountain House Emergency Meal Assortment Kits deliver 15 freeze-dried pouches (30 servings) of high-quality, meat-inclusive comfort food with a proven 30-year shelf life. Designed for quick prep—just add water—and lightweight portability, these meals are perfect for preppers, campers, and outdoor professionals who demand convenience without sacrificing taste. Packaged in a durable, recyclable bucket, this kit ensures you’re fueled and ready for any adventure or emergency scenario.

## Description

Since 1969, Mountain House has been the trusted leader in freeze-dried meals for camping, backpacking, hiking, and emergency food storage. Known as the original and best-tasting brand, Mountain House makes comfort food that feels like home—even when you’re miles away on the trail. Every pouch is lightweight, portable, and easy to prepare—just add water and enjoy a hearty, ready-to-eat meal in minutes. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, thru-hikers, campers, and families, our meals won’t weigh you down and make fueling your adventure simple and satisfying. Unlike other survival food and emergency rations, Mountain House focuses on taste first, delivering classic recipes and comfort food flavors that keep you energized and happy wherever you are. Backed by our Taste Guarantee and a shelf life of up to 30 years, Mountain House is also the go-to choice for preppers and long-term emergency food supply storage, giving you peace of mind that your pantry is always stocked for the unexpected. Whether you’re conquering a summit, planning a weekend camping trip, or building a reliable survival kit, Mountain House ensures you’re ready for every adventure—because with us, it’s always adventure made delicious.

Review: Great taste for the style of food, Just add hot water. - I am in love with these meals and they are easy to prepare to eat. The taste is great compared to military MRE's. I have also tried to prepare one with just room temperature water it works good and still good quality when done, I just takes longer to prepare . A great addition to backup food storage supply ! I have a total of 3 pails of this dehydrated food.
Review: Everything about this package is incredible! - Where to start... first off, it's VERY light. For the amount of food you'll get, it can be easily lifted with one hand, or a child or elderly woman. That's great news for preppers who plan of storing this as anyone in your family can lift the entire bucket. I was genuinely surprised at how light a fully filled bucket was. The lid is a bit annoying to remove (partially because it doesn't fully come off... one end is permanently sealed and the plastic breaks/bends open about 3/4th along the top, allowing you to open and seal the bucket without losing/misplacing the lid. How you'd do that, I don't know, but it's nice that they thought of this) and takes opening and closing it a bunch of time to "loosen" the plastic so you're not ripping your finger nails off every time. A small lip along the edge would have been nice but honestly this is the *only* complaint I have. If you need to leave your home/location for any reason, the meals can be easily thrown into a backpack or satchel and carried with almost zero weight added. Because each meal is made for two people, they are a bit bulkier than single meal packages but honestly not by much. And since they're freeze dried and all moisture removed, they're far more compact than you'd expect for how much food you'll actually get when they're rehydrated. Speaking of which, let's talk about how to prepare them... Add water. That's it. It doesn't even have to be hot water (though it's obviously much more palatable when heated up) just remember to let it "soak" a bit longer. Each meal requires a different amount of water to be added but I'd suggest adding *slightly* less water. I added the exact amount of water for the Breakfast Skillet and everything was a bit mushy for my taste, even after letting it sit longer than it says to. What's really great about these meals, and unlike many other brands out there, is that the package itself serves as the means of cooking and a bowl. No need to take the meal out and heat it up over a camp fire or stove. Just add the water and seal it back up. The package has reflective coating inside it (think like an emergency blanket basically) that reflects and captures the heat, so the meal is actually gets *hotter* the longer it sits! Once it's ready, just eat it right out the package! This is honestly the BIGGEST selling point Mountain House has over other brands. Having to prepare a meal over a stove or camp fire is a big turn off for me. It forces you to stop moving, set up a cooking area, etc. With Mountain House you can eat while on the move. You can add water from your canteen/hydro pouch/bottle while never needing to stop and this can be *absolutely* critical in some situations. Of course if you want you could relax and enjoy a nice leisurely meal but having that option to eat on the move is simply a critical factor. Remember the prepper motto: Better to have and not need, right? It was also important for me to find a variety a meals with meat within a single bucket. Many companies don't offer meat or substantial source of protein. You'll get rice, granola and vegan meals but zero meat. If you don't eat meat than this won't be an issue for you, but it was for me. I needed to find a package that fully catered to my omnivore needs. Couldn't be happier with this bucket! It has a full range of meals, from granola, pasta, beans and meat. It doesn't come with any drinks but I've got water, milk and juice set up from a different source and didn't need this bucket to contain any (something I'd highly recommend any prepper doing... don't rely on a meal bucket for your liquid intake needs!). I just needed it to contain food. Each meal says it serves two and while this may be true while counting calories, if you're serving 1 package to 2 people than the meals will be a bit... small. For a single person this is actually really good. Not only will each meal very much fill you up, but you can extend the life of the meals if you cut out the "3 meals a day" Mountain House recommends. Just have breakfast and dinner and you'll get many more days out of your rations then this says. Especially if you pack a handful of protein bars along with them or use the granola to munch on as a snack. Just remember that no bucket or packaged meal is a "be all, end all" for your needs. You just won't find that golden unicorn. You need an ecosystem for survival... whether that's a "hunker down and shelter in place" type set up or a "GTFO now" situation, everything needs other items to complete the system. Water, food, protection, shelter... all of these need to fit together and function. You could have the most amazing food set up in the universe but if you have no water, you're screwed. You could have endless water and food but no way to protect yourself from the elements. So once again, screwed. Set up an ecosystem for what you expect you'll need (and then for what you *don't* expect you'll need) and you'll already be doing better than the majority of people out there. The tl;dr version-- super light weight, able to cook and eat in the package it comes in-- just needs water (hot or not), plastic lid on the bucket is a bit of nail ripper at first, meals are easy and light enough to quickly toss into a bag or pouch, has meat as well as other grains, egg, pasta and veggies, actually tastes good, and can be eaten while on the move-- no need for fire. No bucket of meals will fill all your needs, no matter how good it is. Think of it as one part in a system, with each element needing to be attended to. This bucket will *greatly* help your food element, so you can check that box!

## Features

- BEST-TASTING COMFORT FOOD - Made in the USA since 1969, we have been cooking up your favorite comfort food meals and freeze-drying them to create the best-tasting and convenient outdoor adventure meals available.
- EASY TO STORE & QUICK PREP - Just add water and eat straight from the pouch in less than 10 minutes, with no cleanup. Mountain House buckets are also lightweight and easy to store. This bucket weighs 6.79 lbs. and measures 12” (L) x 10” (W) x 14.24” (H). 21 cups of water are needed to prepare all meals within. Ideal companion for your camping trips, RV excursions, and more!
- HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS – Mountain House meals are made with high-quality ingredients, never any fillers. Bucket contains 15 total pouches (30 total servings), freeze-dried to lock in nutrients and freshness: (2) Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, (3) Breakfast Skillet, (3) Chicken Fajita Bowl, (2) Granola with Milk and Blueberries, (3) Chicken Fried Rice, and (2) Spaghetti with Beef Marinara.
- SHELF STABLE - With the longest proven shelf life in the industry backed by our steadfast 30-Year Taste Guarantee, Mountain House is an essential addition to your emergency food supply, ensuring you're always ready for anything that comes your way.
- RECYCLABLE - Recycle used pouches with TerraCycle for free to reduce your footprint and preserve the great outdoors for fellow adventurers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B082WZZ6SN |
| Allergen Information | Eggs, Milk, Sesame may contain, Tree Nuts, Wheat |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,105 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #5 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food |
| Brand Name | Mountain House |
| Color | Variety Bucket - 15 pouches |
| Cuisine | European, Mexican, Italian |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,560) |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2020 |
| Included Components | 15 Pouches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 10 x 14.24 inches |
| Item Form | Freeze-Dried |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.31 x 12.12 x 10.98 inches |
| Manufacturer | Mountain House |
| Material | Bucket |
| Model Name | Expedition Bucket |
| Number of Pieces | 15 |
| Package Weight | 3.65 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 0081664A |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Backpacking, Camping, Emergency Food Storage, Hiking, Quick Meals at Home |
| Size | Net Wt 63.1 oz (3.9 lbs) |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Style | Classic ! Bucket |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-Adult |
| UPC | 041133816649 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 30 Year Taste Guarantee |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mountain House
- **Flavor:** Expedition Bucket - 15 pouches
- **Item Weight:** 6.5 Pounds
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Package Information:** Bucket

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: what if i don't have HOT water?  Does it still work?**
A: Yes, The food packs are dehydrated and require you to add water to the pouch to rehydrate the food contents and make it edible.  The food will be a lot more palatable and rehydrate a lot quicker with hot water, though.  Once rehydrated, the food can also be heated on a conventional stovetop or in a microwave.  You can pull one out and experiment with it.  You can easily buy a single pouch later as a replacement.

**Q: Shelf life?**
A: 30 years

**Q: If we open the bucket is the shelf live still 30 years?**
A: Yes they have a 30 year self life outside of the bucket. The bucket is just a convenient way to store them.

**Q: Is there a gluten free version of this or another of the mountain house buckets?**
A: The Essential Bucket is gluten free.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great taste for the style of food, Just add hot water.
*by G***Y on December 21, 2025*

I am in love with these meals and they are easy to prepare to eat. The taste is great compared to military MRE's. I have also tried to prepare one with just room temperature water it works good and still good quality when done, I just takes longer to prepare . A great addition to backup food storage supply ! I have a total of 3 pails of this dehydrated food.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything about this package is incredible!
*by G***E on November 2, 2023*

Where to start... first off, it's VERY light. For the amount of food you'll get, it can be easily lifted with one hand, or a child or elderly woman. That's great news for preppers who plan of storing this as anyone in your family can lift the entire bucket. I was genuinely surprised at how light a fully filled bucket was. The lid is a bit annoying to remove (partially because it doesn't fully come off... one end is permanently sealed and the plastic breaks/bends open about 3/4th along the top, allowing you to open and seal the bucket without losing/misplacing the lid. How you'd do that, I don't know, but it's nice that they thought of this) and takes opening and closing it a bunch of time to "loosen" the plastic so you're not ripping your finger nails off every time. A small lip along the edge would have been nice but honestly this is the *only* complaint I have. If you need to leave your home/location for any reason, the meals can be easily thrown into a backpack or satchel and carried with almost zero weight added. Because each meal is made for two people, they are a bit bulkier than single meal packages but honestly not by much. And since they're freeze dried and all moisture removed, they're far more compact than you'd expect for how much food you'll actually get when they're rehydrated. Speaking of which, let's talk about how to prepare them... Add water. That's it. It doesn't even have to be hot water (though it's obviously much more palatable when heated up) just remember to let it "soak" a bit longer. Each meal requires a different amount of water to be added but I'd suggest adding *slightly* less water. I added the exact amount of water for the Breakfast Skillet and everything was a bit mushy for my taste, even after letting it sit longer than it says to. What's really great about these meals, and unlike many other brands out there, is that the package itself serves as the means of cooking and a bowl. No need to take the meal out and heat it up over a camp fire or stove. Just add the water and seal it back up. The package has reflective coating inside it (think like an emergency blanket basically) that reflects and captures the heat, so the meal is actually gets *hotter* the longer it sits! Once it's ready, just eat it right out the package! This is honestly the BIGGEST selling point Mountain House has over other brands. Having to prepare a meal over a stove or camp fire is a big turn off for me. It forces you to stop moving, set up a cooking area, etc. With Mountain House you can eat while on the move. You can add water from your canteen/hydro pouch/bottle while never needing to stop and this can be *absolutely* critical in some situations. Of course if you want you could relax and enjoy a nice leisurely meal but having that option to eat on the move is simply a critical factor. Remember the prepper motto: Better to have and not need, right? It was also important for me to find a variety a meals with meat within a single bucket. Many companies don't offer meat or substantial source of protein. You'll get rice, granola and vegan meals but zero meat. If you don't eat meat than this won't be an issue for you, but it was for me. I needed to find a package that fully catered to my omnivore needs. Couldn't be happier with this bucket! It has a full range of meals, from granola, pasta, beans and meat. It doesn't come with any drinks but I've got water, milk and juice set up from a different source and didn't need this bucket to contain any (something I'd highly recommend any prepper doing... don't rely on a meal bucket for your liquid intake needs!). I just needed it to contain food. Each meal says it serves two and while this may be true while counting calories, if you're serving 1 package to 2 people than the meals will be a bit... small. For a single person this is actually really good. Not only will each meal very much fill you up, but you can extend the life of the meals if you cut out the "3 meals a day" Mountain House recommends. Just have breakfast and dinner and you'll get many more days out of your rations then this says. Especially if you pack a handful of protein bars along with them or use the granola to munch on as a snack. Just remember that no bucket or packaged meal is a "be all, end all" for your needs. You just won't find that golden unicorn. You need an ecosystem for survival... whether that's a "hunker down and shelter in place" type set up or a "GTFO now" situation, everything needs other items to complete the system. Water, food, protection, shelter... all of these need to fit together and function. You could have the most amazing food set up in the universe but if you have no water, you're screwed. You could have endless water and food but no way to protect yourself from the elements. So once again, screwed. Set up an ecosystem for what you expect you'll need (and then for what you *don't* expect you'll need) and you'll already be doing better than the majority of people out there. The tl;dr version-- super light weight, able to cook and eat in the package it comes in-- just needs water (hot or not), plastic lid on the bucket is a bit of nail ripper at first, meals are easy and light enough to quickly toss into a bag or pouch, has meat as well as other grains, egg, pasta and veggies, actually tastes good, and can be eaten while on the move-- no need for fire. No bucket of meals will fill all your needs, no matter how good it is. Think of it as one part in a system, with each element needing to be attended to. This bucket will *greatly* help your food element, so you can check that box!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lightweight and perfect for backpacking!
*by A***Y on November 14, 2025*

We get these for our backpacking trips and they’re super reliable. They weigh almost nothing, which makes a huge difference when you’re trying to pack light. The meals taste pretty good on their own, but I like to add a little extra seasoning because I’m extra like that lol. They heat up fast, mix well, and are really convenient on the trail. Great product if you need something lightweight and easy!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Mountain House Expedition Bucket | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 30 Servings, New! Classic Buccket
- Mountain House Classic Bucket | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 24 Servings
- Mountain House Essential Bucket | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 22 Servings | Gluten-Free

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