Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.1 x 11 x 11 inches |
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Package Weight | 2.72 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 10 x 13 inches |
Item Weight | 55.24 Ounces |
Brand Name | Mountain House |
Country of Origin | United States |
Warranty Description | 30-Years Taste Guarantee |
Model Name | Just in Case Classic Bucket |
Color | Blue & White bucket with handle |
Material | food |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 12 |
Manufacturer | Mountain House |
Part Number | 4014436 |
Style | Classic Bucket |
Included Components | 4014436 |
Size | 29 Serving |
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Mountain House Classic Bucket
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
Mountain House Just In Case...Classic Meal Assortment Contains:
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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. |
Classic Bucket | Essential Bucket | Breakfast Bucket | |
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Customer Reviews |
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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ASIN | B00955DUHQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | September 2, 2012 |
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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O.k. I have only tried one packet (Beef and Mac) out of this bucket, but I am immediately impressed. This is my wife's account, so I am posting under her . I am in the military and in the Special Operations community. I purchased this food for emergencies obviously, to paint an accurate picture my wife and I make 90% of what our Family eats to include home made bread, biscuits, jelly's and jams etc. I am very picky on what I eat, and what my family puts in their bodies. Ingredient wise there are a few ingredients I wish were not in the packet(preservatives), but it is emergency food with that being said.
I decided to make the packet exactly as directed on the back of the package with out adding anything at all to it. No extra spices or seasoning at all ( cholula or tabasco would have made it amazing) it rivals the hamburger helper dishes you buy at the store, the beef taste fine, it has a very slight off taste, but over all for 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 on your feet. Your kids could pack 10 of these in their go bags and it will only add about 1lb in weight to there pack. Each pouch has 2-2.5 servings in it totaling about 800calories, and they last for up to 25years ( awesome).
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. Keep in mind that the one cup serving size is what we should all be eating not what we are used to ( the american habit of over indulging on everything).
The down side 2 cups of water were required to make this meal. In an emergency clean drinking water is like gold, very precious and hard to find. VS. canned food which you crack the top and you are good to go. but way heavier than the freeze dried food. The other issue is the calories that are in the pack. If you are on the move, a 200lb man will need/ consume about 3k calories in a day 1-2 servings @ 250 calories a serving is enough to keep you on the move and give you energy, but not what you will need to sustain extended 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 ready supply of food and water in my home. Great taste, easily portable, super lightweight, and 25 year shelf life makes for perfect product for me and my family. I hope this helps you in your search for the right option for you and your family for camping or emergency supplies.
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