Mountain House 14 Day Emergency Food Supply Kit

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Mountain House 14 Day Emergency Food Supply Kit: amzn.to/2WNMEsb

[@SgtRudySmith31bRet]

David you should only eat the prescribed servings for 14 days and see the outcome.

[@missyb1020]

Thanks! That was awesome

[@bradleykillen6104]

The editing and timing in this video.. the professionalism in general is something other KZbin reviewers should take note of. BRAVO!

[@whitealliance9540]

Bich this video is darker than the long night wtf

[@ratlips4363]

@@whitealliance9540 needs on his attention skills. Has the attention of a....oops...yep, we figured that one out didn't we!

[@ml826]

Mountain House has my vote hands down. I requested a sample from them And they sent me via FedEx two full size entrees. One breakfast, and the other dinner.

[@whitealliance9540]

How do you request a sample? They dont teach us these thing in the ghetto

[@mediclimber]

I've been eating Mountainhouse for years back packing and mountaineering. It all tastes great when you're back in three days from anywhere and you're hungry. After two weeks, the longest I was out, it starts to get old but it's filling and nourishment.

[@beamer6136]

You have to remember this product will taste much better in emergency situations... So the 6 and 7 picks will be 12 and 13 when you're hungry..

[@hagemanbuilders4880]

Jim Bowling Italian pepper steak 18, not a 7

[@pesto12601]

Agree 100%... they suck by themselves when you can eat anything... but in the freezing cold basement.. yum!

[@panedole]

hi everyone ,if anyone else is searching for wilderness survival foods try Franaar Spies Control Formula ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my colleague got cool results with it.

[@scottv.4140]

I use them when hiking since they are light, after you hike a bunch of miles they are pretty tasty.

[@afriendtoo6971]

35 years ago I was on unemployment in Hawaii and had a roommate move out so I had to pay all the rent. Very little money left over. A mustard sandwich with salt and pepper tasted like a T-Bone steak.. Being hungry once in your life is very educational..

[@tbonemully]

I have had my Mt House for over 38 yrs. Still taste great.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

That's really great to hear! Thanks!

[@itrthho]

tbonemully can you do a video on the cooking up your older stash

[@sw8741]

Sounds like you should start rotating some of it out when you can find deals on new. But 38 yrs, freeze dried, unbroken seal, cool dry storage it still good.

[@edbouhl3100]

Must have been the same batches I bought back in the 1970s for backpacking 😄

[@jaycss]

In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, I found out that the canned pasta stuff my grandkids always wanted to wasn't bad. On day 9 is was actually VERY delicious !

[@hypnoticlistener4621]

It will taste better when times are tough, I’m sure. Thanks for showing us the produce and giving your honest assessment.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

You bet

[@Stevenfclark]

Biscuits and gravy and beef Stroganoff are definitely a 9/10 as well, I always reduce the suggested water levels by a half cup

[@brentkirkley2054]

I started with singles from walmart @ $6 per unit. They were pretty good although I found that they need some salt and pepper for a better flaver but over all they work pretty good. I also found if you stir it a second time after the 9m and reseal and let sit an additional few moments it resolves the water issue.

[@andysway6011]

EXACTLY the type of review I was looking for. shared with my friends. I really like the way you edited the video as well, one on to the next and no filler. Thank you.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@drphibesrises]

Like the other commenters said, in an emergency they are all tens. I wished you gave some reasons for your ratings ie: lacked flavor, texture was weird etc. No matter, thanks for doing this. 👍

[@keithhogan6997]

I second that! Assigning some random arbitrary number doesnt mean a thing. Give some rationale. I imagine the response is this was just an example of what we should by spending a wad of cash on a 14 day supply.

[@alexanderdredd2577]

Your pressure canned goodies looked the best. Fun hobby too and they are good for at least 15 years...and you can count the ingredients with the digits on 1 hand...and reuse the jar. ..:) great vid.

[@TerraFirmaX]

I ordered free samples from the various companies. I ended up liking the Mountain House the best. I too found that you need less water but more cook time. Great video

[@HomesteadEngineering]

AHP: Yes, less water and more cook time, I agree. I eat this stuff and I have been burning through about one #10 can every two weeks. I went ahead and ordered up 270 cans of it and will be doing a video on how to buy in bulk pretty soon. Thanks!

[@jhogan1960]

I just bought a bunch of these. Thank you for the expenditure and the reviews.

[@michaelclark587]

Buying it in the pouches makes it easily transportable for a bugout situation.

[@mattywahwah7625]

I've eaten plenty of these, there's no way that what Mt. House considers a serving will satisfy an adult. So, expect to half the number of servings advertised. So, in reality, that's about $5 per serving, figure lunch and dinner each day would be around $300 for a month supply. That's about double the expense for a similar supply of typical canned goods. The real benefit of Mt.House is its incredibly long shelf life.

[@mdzczdbl2879]

I'm leaning towards this product because of that long shelf life...

[@anthonythorp7291]

When he said $2.50 I thought not bad. 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 toast run me $2.00. Then he said one cup serving so yah.

[@Brees1986]

You can buy a limited selection of these at Wal Mart in the camping department.

[@Firetech412]

Chili Mac is my favorite with cheese sauce in it. It will give you massive heart burn, and the day after is sometimes horrible, but if you add the cheese, it help with this.

[@RepsUp100]

Anybody here because of the Corona virus

[@danielroden9424]

walmart still had a few (shocking!) of the pouches so i grabbed them. no one wanted the mint freeze dried ice cream though 12 of those left!

[@jetuber]

Absolutely.

[@gazgrgazgr6247]

Yep

[@colinjohnson9170]

Amazon is totally sold out

[@joezar33]

Yes meanwhile spring 2020 not the best time to be wasting food like this dude in the video

[@midisax]

Great editing and commentary. I found it so very helpful.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@daveruoff6287]

Breakfast Skillet sells out the fastest where I'm from. I absolutely love it, it's my favorite!! Great video. Thank you. 💯👍👍

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Breakfast Skillet is my favorite. It's the only one I actually eat on a regular basis. :)

[@BlackSwansFine]

Great video, very helpful!

[@cindywu4108]

Well done and beautiful kitchen

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@mamy5634]

Thanks so much for demonstration.

[@RonMagaw]

Great review kwel

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@mikejones3155]

Excellent video..!! And super informative..!!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thank you!

[@dweingast]

Very funny delivery and editing. And helpful very good video

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks! 😃

[@TheTferrer]

Every meal looks very pasty - perhaps if the hydration process could use other steps then the food would not look so runny. Thank you for sharing!

[@karolakarola8986]

I saw another video where they finished cooking the scrambled eggs on the stove and yes a little less water. Thanks for the videos, new to thus.

[@mfanwelikeit3760]

I feel like having some hens around the place would be very worthwhile to save you from having to eat freeze dried eggs

[@bigosito4052]

Ok so for me this is the first time trying out mountain house and I tried the chicken and rice and wow that was really good I was impressed

[@marcscott3690]

Another great video, thanks for sharing. Why did you decided on Mountain house? So many other companies out there are making freeze dried food supplies. Patriot, Legacy, Ready store, Essentials..... .Just wondering. Im trying to decide which one I'll go with. Thank you

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Just heard good things about them from others and so I tried this 14 day kit to see how I would like each one. Thanks!

[@scottsmith6571]

Btw long titanium spoon with smooth bowl works best

[@StevenTorrey]

Is the meal portion sufficiently large enough to go on a 10+ mile hike?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

You would have to compare the calories in one serving to caries burned per mile hiked. Thanks

[@anthonythorp7291]

I have no idea what you like so I don't know if I'll like what you do. Was the food tomato-ee, too spicey/hot pepper, lots of onions tomatoes peppers, and textures.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Hello Anthony, I agree. The main point of the video is to suggest a process by which you can determine for your self which ones you like, rank them and then buy your favorites in bulk. Thanks!

[@knowledgeapplied]

4:09 Or, add Frank's Hot Sauce to any one of the above meals.... instant 10. :)

[@HomesteadEngineering]

OK, I'm going to try that. :)

[@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE]

forget the pouch its a waste because contents stay in pouch if you want every last drop just pour the contents into the boiled pot put a lid on it let it rest off heat like you do when cooking rice. Then use spatula to clean out pot in dish or bowl. Out in the wild no problem use the pouch.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Good point.

[@THE_CHOAS_ENGINE]

@@HomesteadEngineering I guess you can buy the stuff in tins and that way it's bulk no bags.

[@buddypenny12345]

Love your home/property

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@captaincannoli]

I take Breakfast Skillet with me backpacking. Always a supply in the house. The only negative is that there is TVP in it!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Yep, totally agree. :)

[@craigs3056]

Ok after watching the whole video I can see you are a true prepper

[@danahorton1202]

what is the cost per meal?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Hello Dana, At the time a purchased this I think it was about $5/serving. I then went out and purchased in bulk (4000 servings) at $2.30/serving. Not sure what it is now but would guess about 4-5/serving in bulk. Thanks!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Doesn’t the breakfast with eggs call for you to pour off the excess water BEFORE you eat it?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I definitely would. Thanks!

[@diseaseus84jesus]

Would have liked to know more about the meals with flavor and such instead of quick numbers.. chicken and dumplings is my favorite next to chili Mac and beef stew! Thanks for the heads up!!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Nick: Yes, that's true but I wanted to focus an the idea of ranking them in order to know what to purchase. It doesn't really matter what I think, you really have to do it for yourself. BTW, here is the next step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17ZmomKn9ubfZo Thanks!

[@Bp323]

yeah it would be nice to know what you liked/didn't like about each meal ! ( too salty, not enough meat or whatever)

[@Guap303]

What's the shelf life of these compared to other food supply methods?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Most of the Mountain House #10 cans will last for 30 years. My canned stuff from my garden will last for years but loses its nutritional value as time goes on. I plan to eat the garden canned food two years back in order to always have a one year supply of it. As for regular canned foods: According to the USDA, high-acid canned foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits, will keep for up to 1½ years. Low-acid canned foods, that's pretty much everything else, including vegetables, meat, and fish will last for up to 5 years. I would guess that it’s probably longer than that. Thanks!

[@Guap303]

@@HomesteadEngineering awesome, thank you for the reply!

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

Stellar pacing and editing.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@mayrarodriguez7623]

Definitely a good idea to taste it before buying a big amount of it

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Mayra, I think that's the most important thing to do.

[@robertkitchens6341]

Where is the biscuit and gray😊

[@steventodd8366]

Now you got time to learn to produce your food in the future . I don't see any seeds to grow food with ? How about any inside grow supplies ? Do you have any lights , heaters , water or fans ? So you got two years worth of time with the food in a box thing what you gonna grow after that ?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kISreoqonttsa6c

[@PhantomHunter666]

Tried to go to there website to buy something to give it a shot and of course so I don't have to go to the grocery store....everything was sold out

[@HomesteadEngineering]

once we get past this, get a plan and be ready for the next one...

[@mdzczdbl2879]

@@HomesteadEngineering That's my plan..i dropped the ball this time around.... my plan moving forward.. mt.house and cand goods

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

Chicken and dumplings are great for breakfast of entree

[@Kindacutehuh]

Can you use cold water if you are out of electricity?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I think so but it definitely won't be as good. Just as healthy tho. :)

[@TheCapitalistPath]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ViralDR]

Excellent video but how did you do the hands-free recording? That would be amazing for my kids project

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I used a GoPro head strap. Thanks

[@ViralDR]

Thanks! You have a new sub!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I also used small tripod.

[@acet7]

I like the breakfast skillet when we go cub scout camping, my son likes the eggs with bacon one. When I know we are going camping I always ask the Chick Fil A people for some texas pete hot sauce packets and put them on the mountain house breakfast meals .

[@HomesteadEngineering]

acet7, I'll have to give that got sauce a try. Thanks!

[@ratlips4363]

I had the same watery problem with the eggs and bacon until I went back to the instructions. It doesn't take two cups of water like the others do...check it ou

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bombardierboerboels]

What’s the nourish values in these packs

[@HomesteadEngineering]

You can check their website for the details. Thanks!

[@dannygarden464]

I just check and in Canada it's so expensive, I check on Amazon even worst, plus the freaking shipping, I think my best bet would be to go in the state or making one of my friends buy it but still the exchange rate is not good and the gas, I'm gone keep an eye on it, thanks for this video. ;)

[@keithhogan6997]

I wish I could remember the name, but several YTers have done reviews on Canadian made food preps like this. I wanted to try it, but when I searched for retailers they all came with shipping/customs fee. I think the best channel was Canadian Prepper. Check him out!

[@carlcolvin8320]

Their is one very important item that you needed to add and every GI has in his ruck is TABASSCO hot sauce.

[@noexcuses6727]

Tabasco was standard issue in all Vietnam era MREs

[@patsycav]

I stocked up on organic canned black, red, and garbanzo beans, also rice and canned tomatoes with green chilies. I don't pay much attention to expiration dates on canned food. If it doesn't smell or taste right, I won't eat it. However, it's a lot cheaper than the prices on dehydrated meals....there is a lot of huge price gouging going on. It's totally disgusting and should be punishable by law, to triple prices on food in a pandemic, where there is an economic crisis and people going hungry because they can't afford the huge prices for decent food. I just tried to order fresh meat from a business that claims to be growing and adding on stores in the surrounding area. They are even opening a bakery in July. Their food is exceptionally good, but I wasn't able to order, as there was a catch..it had to be an event with several people, like a business giving a party for the elite. I wanted an order of chicken thighs for myself, as I live alone and don't have a business. WTF is going on!!!!!! I was willing to pay $12.00 for a lb. of chicken thighs, which is double what I usually paid. Who let the vampires out? They are sucking our blood, but they won't get mine. I will become a vegan, so keep sucking somewhere else, vampires.

[@dmontes4192]

Forgot the biscuits and gravy that one is great

[@scottsmith6571]

What granite let sit for 12 min

[@deborahburke534]

Good idea good reviews thanks

[@josema7111]

Great info, thanks, i like the Mexican rice and chiken the best, i also tried most of them, i didn't try the breakfast or mac n cheese.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Breakfast Skillet is my favorite.

[@paulnokio1199]

Sharp kitchen, solid review

[@dadoody]

What was the pre-apocolypse price for these?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

$270

[@keithhogan6997]

As much as I appreciate your editing chops, it was pretty long for what should have been a simple how to conduct your own taste test of freeze dried foods. If this was about the actual food itself I'd say assigning a random number with no rationale as to how you came to the conclusion(s) is arbitrary at best and is about as effective as the Chevy vs Ford debate. I will agree that Mountain House has what I would consider the best track record out there. Considering they were able to push their 25 year shelf life to 30 for the sheer fact of actual testing; they've been around since 1969 and have ample caches of products to test. They also use real meat vs others that use TVP, basically a soy product and 'other flavors'. The one thing I wish they did was make each component separate and then combine them into the packages. It would improve the flavor, although theirs does test pretty well. As you found firsthand the amount of water is something they need to dial in. One thing that will improve the final product is to follow the instructions when it comes to stirring it right after you add the water, when it says so, as well as if it needs stirred at some point between then and when it should be ready, also if that's what the directions call for. One more thing would be in regards to personal taste. A lower sodium count would be great. I always keep a number of seasonings and spices on hand in my camping and emergency bags.

[@raybon7939]

Great video how do you think the mountain house milk is if there is Any If it taiste good I can order it in Fed ex.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Ray, I have not tried it yet. If you get some let me know. Thanks!

[@keithfork8663]

@Craig Wooldridge My Walmart sells this and other bulk freeze dried items

[@scottsmith6571]

I use a titanium pot boils super quick

[@RaySarasin]

OK reality time honey last forever and pollen I would have just for the health benefits to it. I am a bee keeper and honey last forever and the benefits are unreal. I would have these items on a shelf also

[@JustVinnyBlues]

That's a great idea. You can probably survive on honey alone for a long time. Problem is, if I have stuff around that really tastes good for emergency purposes, it won't last long enough for the emergency to happen. The freeze dried stuff I would never be tempted.

[@RaySarasin]

@@JustVinnyBlues One then i would add is` Pollon Its a superfood and comes in a bag 1 teaspoon a day. Look it up bee pollon ----

[@JustVinnyBlues]

@@RaySarasin I remember. It is amazing nourishment, and it doesn't taste so good I won't eat it before there's an emergency. Powerful stuff, good suggestion.

[@lindahall3546]

Yes!!

[@wolfenstein6676]

They've stopped selling these excellent products in Britain, since 2017. Buy them while you still can, America.

[@Bobster986]

You must be in your glory now ☺️

[@jonstewart9792]

At 6:25 the light makes it look like the woman on the package has a mask on!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

That's a bit spooky...

[@jonstewart9792]

@@HomesteadEngineering Given the current world situation, spooky may be an understatement! Great Video!

[@pcihector]

Amazon don't deliver those items to Puerto Rico.

[@patrickbaitman8336]

Are you dumping all the contents into the bowl, or is there more food left in the bag? Intended, verses realistic, serving sizes would be valuable to know.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I believe I dumped out the entire contents of each bag. Thanks!

[@scottandersen420]

Thanks for doing this with all the choices, makes buying a little easier!

[@kittmiller2212]

I don't care for Mountain House, I like Thrive Life, However I can't afford it. I can't have dairy, or poultry. I live on $2.00 a day, $2.50 a meal wouldn't cut it for me when my entire budget on social security is under $1200. a month. I have oatmeal for breakfast, with fruit, or scrambled eggs. and wonderful tea from Smith Teamakers, Lunch is soup and saltines and fruit, or salad and 1/2 a sandwich, dinner is very light, because i'm 72, I don't get nearly as hungry as I once did. at night I might have some applesauce after dinner, but dinner is usually leftovers.

[@Papa5murf1]

@A Google User Actually i give a shit, you little fucktard

[@danieldixon2005]

@A Google User dude piss off

[@danieldixon2005]

@A Google User I don't care what he eats, it's the fact that you lack any respect

[@jimmiller7095]

cHECKED TWO DAYS AGO. ALL OUT NOTHING AVAILABLE

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Take this as a wakeup call to not let this happen again.

[@chamberashes3128]

Granola with blueberries was a 0 for me. Couldnt even finish the bag. Heck, less than 10 spoon fulls

[@HomesteadEngineering]

This is exactly why I am stressing the process over my ratings. It does not really matter what other people think, it matters what you think. Thanks!

[@Bra-a-ains]

Any info on calories? Trying to survive on 300 calories per day is deadly.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I think we should plan for 1500-2000 calories/day depending on the situation. Breakfast skillet is 400 calories/serving. So, maybe plan for 1-2 servings of Mountain House per day and supplement with other stored foods from the garden plus vitamins. Thanks!

[@zacharylewis417]

As someone who has had MREs for the past 5 years. This shit is 5 stars too me lol.

[@appinventortutorialsall8705]

Very helpful

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@Heat3YT2]

They may have tasted better, but you kept pouring the hot water into the chili mac and beef pouch 😉

[@tailu9719]

very nice presentation

[@gibsongirl6816]

Ty for so many reviews ar once! Where did you buy them?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Follow this link to SafeCastle to find your 14 day Mountain House Kit. Mention my name when you place your order and get a FREE lifetime membership good for special pricing and incentive offers ($49 value). www.safecastle.com/collections/mountain-house/products/mountain-house-just-in-case-14-day-emergencykit-42-pouches?variant=13073107845202

[@noexcuses6727]

Nice kitchen

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thank you 😊

[@luckyguy3341]

I have to ask, did you actually measure the correct amount of water for each dish or did you eye ball it? It looked like you put too much water in a couple and not enough in at least one.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Luckyguy3, As I recall... I did rough measure the water as in, I did use a measuring cup but was not too concerned about getting it dead on the mark. After that, I did not always dump all the water in as I don't like them soupy. Gatta run, my water is boiling for my breakfast skillet!

[@larry4082]

I liked the video very much. I’ve been thinking of getting those mountain house buckets of food. I saw a couple comments on Amazon though that the expiration dates indicated that food was processed several years before the purchase. Have you heard of that issue?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I have not heard of that issue. Most of the #10 cans will last for 30 years so if its a year old then I don't think it's that big of a problem. Thanks!

[@larry4082]

Trouble is though the guy said there was only 9 years left til expiration. Buyer beware I guess....

[@HomesteadEngineering]

@@larry4082 I have not seen anything like that. I have about 4000 servings of Mountain House and it's all stamped 2047-2049.

[@larry4082]

Do you buy directly from MH?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

@@larry4082 No. I get it from Amazon: amzn.to/2WNMEsb and this is how I buy in bulk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17ZmomKn9ubfZo

[@Thebald1]

I just tried the breakfast skillet Saturday and I think it had way too much onions in it

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I eat the breakfast skillet all the time and I have not even noticed the onion in it. I'll look for that next time I have it. Thanks

[@63j10qmpet]

cost

[@HomesteadEngineering]

About $260

[@dannygarden464]

Everything taste better with bacon. LMAO, so true, bacon and mayo are and will always be the upper food specially when it's your in-laws. ;)

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Except bacon is an unclean meat.

[@paulwhitehead3002]

the box said 5 days

[@HomesteadEngineering]

There are 4 boxes...

[@fiesty161]

It does not include toilet paper or hand sanitizer.

[@supercooled]

Looks like eating after the apocalypse will be a very expensive affair. These go for like $8 a bag I heard from prepper channel.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

They typically run about $5/serving. I bought mine in bulk at about $2.30/serving. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17ZmomKn9ubfZo

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Awesome video! How many days did it take to film? I'm storing these as well as real foods for long term. I'm thinking that I will add more of these envelope meals for an emergency you'd have to evacuate for. While keeping my #10 cans of this food and the real foods for shelter in place food.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I think it took about 3 weeks to try all of them. Sounds like you have a good plan. You might like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17ZmomKn9ubfZo

[@theepicpeguin]

Hehe the way you said primavera... :p

[@amberfrazier575]

I bet a dash of truffle oil could make that Mac yummy!

[@craigs3056]

But at the same time this is perfect because I'm currently testing mountain house

[@angmark2942]

Great video

[@josephmorris3623]

This video not to bad I will give it a 7

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thats funny :)