Mountain House Classic Meal Assortment Bucket – 24 Servings | Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals

Mountain House Classic Meal Assortment Bucket

Designed for trail kitchens and campsite comfort, this bucket stages decades of outdoor cooking expertise into a lightweight, easy to prepare kit. Mountain House leads with flavor first, turning familiar comfort foods into reliable, on the go meals that rehydrate quickly and taste like home after a long day on the trail.

Why this bucket fits your adventures

Whether you are a thru-hiker, a weekend camper, or stocking an emergency supply, this collection is built for portability and performance. The bucket weighs about 5.52 lbs and stacks neatly in packs, RV cabinets, or pantry corners. Each pouch is lightweight, easy to store, and ready to eat after a quick water addition, making meal prep straightforward when time is limited.

• 12 pouches total, 24 servings
• Meal variety includes 3 Beef Stew, 3 Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, 2 Granola with Milk & Blueberries, 2 Spaghetti with Beef Marinara, and 2 Chicken Fried Rice
• Just add water and enjoy in under 10 minutes
• Lightweight, portable, and shelf-friendly for trips, hikes, or emergencies
• Recyclable pouches through TerraCycle to reduce footprint

Taste, quality, and reliability you can count on

The meals focus on high quality ingredients with no fillers, and are freeze-dried to lock in flavor and nutrients. This bucket carries a 30-Year Taste Guarantee and a shelf life designed for long‑term storage, making it a dependable option for camping, hiking, or preparedness planning.

In real world use, you can imagine a comforting beef stew after a strenuous climb, a quick beef stroganoff to fuel an afternoon trek, or a satisfying granola snack to keep energy steady between miles. With options like spaghetti with beef marinara and chicken fried rice, you have variety without sacrificing convenience. It is important to set expectations: these meals offer possibilities for easy, tasty dinners rather than guarantees of performance in every situation.

Practical details you might want

To prepare, simply add water to each pouch and heat if desired, then eat directly from the pouch. The full kit requires 18 cups of water for all meals. Packaging is shelf-stable and recyclable through TerraCycle, supporting outdoor enthusiasts who care about preserving the outdoors.