Head to Head: Mountain House vs. Peak Refuel

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[@jsaylor1980]

The excitement is unparalleled

[@classicalguitarschool1326]

Its practically contagious! The excitement, I mean :) Really, fellows, thanks for the video! Nice :)

[@ceciliagunnell6131]

I have been looking for a comparison on Peak!! Thank you for being 100% real. I don't want paid sponsoring or actors selling me crap. I want real people tasting it and giving an opinion thank you. 🤘

[@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356]

Real people with real money on the line need REAL reviews! Glad we could help!

[@tacoloco12]

Equip 2 Endure check these guys out

[@krisgee9553]

Good video! Don't know what's with all the haters. Thanks for the comparison. I'll buy some Peak to mix things up.

[@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad we can help!!

[@kf8286]

Cool, you guys did a good comparison. Nice and honest like it should be, Thanks!!!!

[@Sanwizard1]

Based on this review, I bought 6 meals from Peak Refuel. They just arrived today June 2022. I was very dismayed to see a best by date of 11/25 on all of them, which is less than 3 years from today. My Mountain house have a best by date of 2047. For camping next week, Peak may work fine, but for SHTF supplies, Mountain house is the clear winner by far.

[@jimmoore7712]

do some research into peak and you will find that the have a 25 year option also. you bought the hiker rations

[@chrismoore8128]

Exactly the video I was looking for. You guys did great in opinion thumbs up keep em coming.

[@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356]

Thank you for the feedback! Glad you liked it!

[@1973jamie1]

At least you guys got pumped up for the video.

[@randym.4209]

Awesome job guys, thanks for sharing this real world review

[@bowmaster24]

Solid content and production. Subbed!

[@drdlin]

I did a comparison based on Amazon prices and Peak refuel is actually better price per calories. The downside of Peak is it states it is only 5 year shelf life stable vs 30 for Mountain house.

[@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356]

Very true! We forget to discuss the shelf life, thank you for adding it to the comments!!

[@Joe_Friday]

Peak said their products can last 20+ years but are guaranteed for 5.

[@Databyter]

Don't let this dissuade you. Peak and Mountain House use the same processes packaging type etc and on paper should have the same shelf life. The main difference is in Marketing. The CEO of Peak wants repeat buyers that are backpackers or even just housewives in a hurry, whereas Mountain House is aimed more at the long term storage market as well. They both easily will last over 20 years, but like the CEO of Peak stated, you should revolve your long storage food into your daily diet when it starts to get old to preserve the flavour and enjoyment of it. It is for this reason that Peak has a more conservative rating. It will still be food at 25 years, but it might be a bit more stale tasting. And the same is true with Mountain House, but their rating is aimed more towards survival not flavour. Both are excellent choices for short or long term storage. Databyter

[@MrLambchops21]

@@Joe_Friday did you have a link to the video where they said this?

[@Joe_Friday]

@@MrLambchops21 It's been so long. I don't remember but if I run into it I'll send it your way.

[@DumpTrump4TRE45ON]

Thank You!

[@jasongable3456]

I appreciate your guys review

[@anurse4u219]

Just found you guys. Thanks for the video! My family and I are gonna have to try to beef stroganoff now from Peak because that’s one that we haven’t tried.

[@BoostedMK6]

I’m OK paying the extra money for the more calories and protein.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Tie breaker biscuits and gravy!

[@CapitalCurrency]

I heard Peak is better but I haven’t tried it myself. Thanks for the info.

[@billseay6399]

Hey Thanks gents love the video

[@russelldavis1936]

Like your videos good work

[@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356]

Thank you Russell!

[@stephenkennedy6358]

It seems to me that in general the quality is there for both. In a survival situation calories is everything. I think the higher price is offset by more food.

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

Q Update: 9/7/2023 Walmart has Mountain House at a bit over $11 per pack in the camping 🏕 😳 section. Expensive! Q ❤

[@alecbaker13]

Ty

[@johnl.8616]

MH Chili Mac is well known for making you stink up a room and making younrun for the toilet first thing in the morning. Eat with care.

[@tylerd947]

lol

[@Spazaustin1390]

Watching in slow motion

[@buddycherrix4837]

How long does peak refuel last until it goes bad? Isn't mountain house like 30 years?

[@toma.israel]

Peak Refuel states that it's contents are stable for 5 years... I'm pretty sure that can be pushed though.

[@Joe_Friday]

@@toma.israel Peak says their products can last 20+ years like other companies but they guarantee their products for 5.

[@tomalba7]

I would assume peak is better tasting but one-fifth of the shelf life

[@chrismoore8128]

Compare everything. Firearms, gear and food.

[@WarriorWisdom]

I like both brands for the majority of meals I've had, but Peak is almost always better of the two IMO.

[@campdalaoshu]

There's enough sodium in those things to cause a stroke.

[@brentwinkelman1990]

Shop around and get peak Refuel for a $1 to $1.50 more then a mountain house...well worth it

[@bencorwin]

Shelve life comparison?

[@user-fn9nq9wk6l]

no mention of the calories though....

[@tiktok11150]

I would just add spices to the bag when you add the hot water in the Peak rather than eat runny Mt. House because it tasted better.

[@charlesmetherd9136]

On each of your rejections, would you still eat the second choice if the prefered choice was not available?

[@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356]

Yes! Especially when you’re hungry in the field and need food and energy, absolutely! I have not found a meal yet that I would not eat

[@charlesmetherd9136]

@@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356 a well presented video.

[@anurse4u219]

@Charles Methered … They are both some of the best meals my kids and I have tried. My girls are picky so that says something! We typically go for the Mountain House just because of price point but Peak has some great options that are not offered from Mountainhouse and there are a few we buy as well.

[@JoelBradley05]

At least show us how the food looks…smh

[@OnlyQualityPeople4ME]

dump it out so we can see contents

[@patchesconway5957]

Just for the honest of not liking Mushrooms. A like & A sub.

[@gunlover1955]

Is it true the Peak has a shelf life of 3 years?

[@Joe_Friday]

Peak said their products are packaged in a way to where they could last 20+ years but are guaranteed for 5 years.

[@jstaruk2]

You should mention salt. MH is LOADED with the nasty stuff

[@jameskozlowski5496]

That's a good thing. In a SHTF scenario you will most likely be working your ass off to survive and you will need that salt.

[@practicalguy973]

Seems like Peak always has more total food and calories way more protein. I've only eaten Mountain House though but might try the Peak.

[@WalkerHeckmanMT]

Loved the comp, you boys from the Flathead like in Montana? I’m on the east side, check me out maybe we could make a video together.👍

[@rockracoon5506]

Hungry Horse in the house.

[@Bibs123]

The thing that sucks about this video is the constant grand of the packages against the table.

[@__Ryan_]

What?

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

Algorithm.

[@samuelstrawser8332]

God, this was hard to watch

[@hoosierpete]

If that other brand doesn't taste better than Mountain House, than it's in bad shape, I tried M.H. Breakfast Skillet and Beef Stew, and couldn't choke either one one of them down. They must season everything with the same spice that was swept off the floor of Chinese Sweat Shop, because it didn't taste much different. Mountain House is totally disgusting and I seriously wouldn't feed it to my dog. I felt bad tossing it out for the wildlife, but I didn't want to totally waste 20 bucks.

[@elleemann]

I want the info, but you guys seem half asleep. You should try showing a close-up of the nutrition info for each because many people retain info better visually.

[@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356]

Thank you for the feedback! We will use it for our meal videos in the future! Great idea

[@personalemail2167]

@@flatheadoutdoorsmen1356 can’t please everyone. Clearly you found your one single bad apple. 🙄. Y’all are great! I really enjoyed this and purchased a few peak items to expand my stock pile

[@graymikep64]

Dude don't let me hear you eat!!