For many hikers, campers, backpackers and survival enthusiasts, Mountain House has produced helpful, filling meals that will satisfy those fond of trekking through the wilderness. They will also satisfy the needs of individuals stuck in emergency situations.
The company in its beginnings made freeze-dried food for the US Special Forces, and these days, the company is known for its food buckets and a good taste, which can be a challenge in terms of emergency chow. For more information about the Just in Case 72 Hour Kit, read the rest of this review.
Features
- Includes 3-day ration of food for a single person
- Can be prepared within minutes
- Only requires water
- Has a good selection of food options from chicken teriyaki with rice, rice and chicken, granola with milk and blueberries, scrambled eggs with bacon, pasta primavera and beef stroganoff with noodles
- Has shelf life of 12 years from manufacturing date, which is marked on the back of every pouch
Advantages
Mountain House’s Just in Case 72 Hour Kit has a 12-year shelf life, which can be indeed termed as “survival food” due to its long life. These bad boys are nice to have around in case of emergency situations or whenever you find yourself required to feed a greater number of people.
Mountain House has been producing freeze-dried meals for almost 50 years now, and their offerings have always been the top picks among campers, survival experts, and backpackers. The US Special Forces rely on Mountain House’s products and with good reason—the company is known for their good reputation of providing nothing but the best in emergency food.
The meals do not require a tedious, complicated process to cook, which is a perk among emergency food, since all you have to do is add water to these meals. Due to its distinctive packaging structure and quality, the meals have a proven 12-year shelf life.
When it comes to taste, many customers have commented that the food tastes good, which is not always the case with available emergency food. They are not only palatable but are completely good quality in terms of taste. While the eggs and bacon were kind of forgettable, the dinner and lunch offerings were delicious.
With such a long shelf life, the pouches will indeed last for a longer period of time compared to other emergency food offerings out there. Thus, you will not waste your money investing in these items for emergencies. It is also good to take during camping, hiking and backpacking trips.
However, if you need emergency food for a longer period of time, you can opt for the company’s #10 meals.
More customers have come forward to say that the food for this line indeed tastes great. The meal packets are lightweight as well. A good number of customers have shared that they will recommend the product to anybody who wants good, filling emergency food with a longer shelf life, and of course, great taste.
Disadvantages
While the product earned plenty of good points from satisfied customers, there were a few complaints as well. The most significant drawback for this kind of food is the fact that it has a low-calorie count for each serving. Every serving has only 200-500 calories and adult men and women often need 2,000-2,500 calories every day.
Hence you need to consume at least 10 servings of the meals to maintain your energy levels, which are needed in emergency conditions. You may have to invest in a greater number of these packs just in case, for each member in your family, depending on age.
According to another customer, for people who want more gourmet options from the line, they will not be satisfied with it.
Verdict
Mountain House’s Just in Case 72 Hour Kit is worth the investment if you want to have solid emergency food rations that will last for a longer period of time. However, you may have to purchase a good number of these items just to fulfill certain calorie requirements.
