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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 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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4.7 out of 5 stars
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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
2,157 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of preparation, quality, shelf life, value, and portability of the food. For example, they mention it's simple to prepare, good for a long time, and easy to serve. That said, they appreciate the lightweight packaging and the fact that it saves weight and space.

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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. Customers appreciate the variety of tastes provided by Mountain House. They also say the meals are satisfying and the desserts are great.

"...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

"The ones I have tried so far are VERY delicious. The Beef Stroganoff one is probably my fav so far! YUM! :) Almost tasted homemade...." Read more

"...They were pleased with the taste, texture, and ease of prep...." Read more

335 customers mention313 positive22 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the food. They mention that it's a great brand of survival food, ideal in a survival situation, and that a few items were excellent. They also say that the meals worked out great and that it provides piece of mind.

"...The meal was very filling I think the one bag of 2.5 servings would have satisfied me and filled my 3 girls up,Their ages range from 4-8 years old...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...This is also pretty much ideal in a survival situation...." Read more

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

200 customers mention169 positive31 negative

Customers like the value of the food. They say it's the cheapest way to buy the meals, it'll last a good bit, and it'd be well worth it. Some customers also mention that it''s easier to spread the cost out.

"...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 easy to store and carry. They say it saves weight and space, and is easy to prepare. Customers also mention that the product comes in a hefty bucket that can also double as a usable container. They mention that it sits within the bed of a truck easily.

"...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 food easy to prepare. They mention that it tastes like the bomb and is super easy to make. Customers also appreciate the ease and convenience of having meals already prepped in an emergency. They say that no cooking skills are required and that the meals are very easy to serve.

"...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 great for camping, fishing, and hiking trips. They say it's great for backpackers, emergency kits, and canoe trips. Customers also say it makes a great easy camping meal. They mention that the food tastes great, is easy to pack, and lasts for years. Overall, customers find the product to be convenient and useful for camping.

"...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 good for 12 days. Customers also appreciate the reliable packaging and the robust container. They say the food is very fresh and is made in November 2026.

"...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. For example, they say the portions are generous, and the bag provides enough for supper. Some say the portion sizes are moderate and filling, and each meal has big servings. Overall, most are happy with the quantity and quality of the product.

"...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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