mountain house meals

[mod7rem]

I am going to mail order some of these meals but I need to know how much food is in each meal? Are they good for 2 people or just one per package? Thanks guys.

[270WIN]

I am going to mail order some of these meals but I need to know how much food is in each meal? Are they good for 2 people or just one per package? Thanks guys.


were are you getting these from

[LOC]

The ones I'v had are not big enough for two - especially after a good hike.

[bigwhiteys]

The packages are good for 1 persons meal... Unless of course you're some granola eating, hair-farming hippie... 2 of them could probably get by.

Carl

[mod7rem]

Thanks for the replys fellas. We are going to try different food for this years sheep hunt in an attempt to lighten weight and simplify cooking. I was going to mail order from mec unless someone has a better option. The only stuff I could find in PG has already been referred to as "panties" on this site so I will avoid those.
I dont think I could hunt and kill things and maintain status as a granola eating, hair farming hippie.

[BCrams]

I am going to mail order some of these meals but I need to know how much food is in each meal? Are they good for 2 people or just one per package? Thanks guys.

Too late. They've all been bought out by sheep hunters already ahead of time.

[bigwhiteys]

Stay away from Backpackers Pantry (aka panties) it's garbage. Mountain House is the way to go for the freezedrieds. MEC has the best prices I have seen yet... (5.75 Each) Not sure if they are selling it on their website though.

Carl

[mod7rem]

They dont have them listed on the web site but over the phone you can order by description. I used your(Bigwhiteys) list from a previous thread.

[bigwhiteys]

BackCountry in FSJ also carries it but last time I bought it there it was $14.95 each!

Carl

[Brambles]

the double serving is only big enough for one real sized guy.

[tuchodi]

Most of their meals are good for just one person. Dont order there jerky just go and buy it from the local butcher shop it may weight a little more but it doesnt dehydrate you as bad and really sticks to your ribs durring a long hike.

[BCbillies]

Just bought 16 packs from Three Vets for $9.99 each! Wish I had known that MEC carried them for almost half the price. I gave up on freezed dried years ago until I tried Mountain House this year. It will simplify the meals and burn less fuel.

[kgriz]

I've used the mountain house meals on lots of trips and with lots of different partners and found that I meal is enough to get by on for 2 but not comfortably. If weight is truly a concern, take 1 per 2 and a slingshot; a couple of ptarmigan or grouse added makes all of the difference. Everytime I give people this advice they laugh because they think its stupid but with a little parctice a couple or more ptarmigan or grouse per day is quite achievable.

[mod7rem]

I ordered 16 packs this evening from mec and the bill is $91.99 or $5.75 per pack.

[BCbillies]

Looks like I got hosed again!

Definitely one pack per hunter unless you plan to shoot a ram from the tent or you've got an extra 20 pounds to lose. I also tend to sleep better on a full stomach!