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expired Posted by dubba-low | Staff • 3d ago
May 4, 2025 5:43 PM
4.2-Oz Mountain House Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food (Rice & Chicken) $7.64 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
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The other MH deal has slightly better price per ounce (surprisingly not significantly) for bulk canisters. The hardcore ultralighters will buy the bulk stuff then reuse a pouch for cooking. https://slickdeals.net/f/18292798-mountain-house-50-off-selected-freeze-dried-food?src=frontp
Some other tips for fellow backpackers:
Don't sleep on the breakfast stuff. They tend to be pretty hearty and inclusion of dried eggs typically means a lot more protein (main advantage being they're satiating: carbs are probably more important in back-country as far as macros). They also taste great
For more value options:
Knorr rice sides are very cheap, ~2-3 a pouch but they use a lot of water and take a lot longer to cook on active flame, which may mean more money spent on fuel if you're going extended period.
Also recommend trying some DIY recipes. Skurka's beans and rice is one of my personal favorites. Tastes better than it sounds especially in backcountry https://andrewskurka.co
They're supposed to be. These aren't designed for Jane in a bunker, or Joe being too tired to cook. They're for people putting in exercise all day with no easy access to electrolyte replacement, who need more sodium than the normal D.V.
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It's pretty low on protein content though.
Sodium compounds help maintain the food's structural integrity and prevent spoilage during storage.
Go take 5 minutes, watch a Youtube video, and learn how to make your own backpacking meal for $1, with no unhealthy ingredients.