Are Mountain House meals dehydrated or freeze dried?
Mountain House foods are 100% freeze-dried and are easy to prepare—just add hot water, wait about 10-12 minutes, and eat! If a heat source is not available, room temperature or cold water can be used, too.
What is the shelf life of Mountain House meals?
30 years
What is the shelf life? Our meals in our Classic pouches have a freeze-dried, industry-leading guaranteed shelf life and Taste Guarantee of 30 years from the date of manufacture.
What company owns Mountain House foods?
Our parent company, OFD Foods LLC, has been an innovator in the food industry since 1963.
How many servings are in a Mountain House meal?
Each meal is easy to carry (lightweight), easy to store (compact design), and easy to prepare (just add water). Plus, they are incredibly delicious! Each Mountain House Classic Bucket packs 12 total pouches (or 24 total servings) of breakfast, lunch.
Where are Mountain House meals made?
We are nestled in the heart of the lush Willamette Valley of Oregon, just south of Portland. It is here in our hometown of Albany that we cook up our hearty, savory meals. You can find Mountain House online and at most major sporting goods retailers in the camping aisle.
Do you need boiling water for Mountain House?
With its new Chicken Salad product, Mountain House offers campers and backpackers a freeze-dried meal that requires nothing more than cold water and a short wait. Until now, most all freeze-dried food companies recommended hot or boiling water for the reconstitution of “instant” camp food.
How long has Mountain House been in business?
For nearly 50 years, consumers have continued to choose Mountain House as their favorite brand of freeze dried food for on-the-go adventures, emergency preparedness and survival.
Can you reuse Mountain House bags?
Yes, Mountain House bags can be reused but cleaning them thoroughly isn’t an easy task.
How much water does a Mountain House meal need?
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 ¾, or two cups.