Mountain House Breakfast Skillet vs. Peak ReFuel and Campfire Meals

Mountain House Breakfast Skillet vs. Peak ReFuel and Campfire Meals
One thing I forgot to mention is that Peak ReFuel has 39g of Protein and the MH maxes out at 28. That is a huge difference.
Mountain House on Amazon: amzn.to/2UfSFjE
Peak Refuel on Amazon: amzn.to/36FjIYc
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[@billyjoedenny]

im a little partial to mnt house .. good vid my friend .. thanks for being a test subject ..lo. billy joe

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Hard to beat MH. They are almost always really good.

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

I like the MH too, but I'm surprised at the Peak Performance. It looked like it was going to be a winner at first. Thanks for testing them for us, guys!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I thought MH was going to get it's ass kicked, just by the looks of the Peak, but it was still better tasting.

[@reneeallen3569]

Awesome! I’ve wondered about various brands. I love the MH biscuits and gravy!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I think i am the one person who doesn't like the MH B&G. I do really like the Breakfast Skillet.

[@marilynscull4585]

Great review and ides. Again thank you for doing the work for us.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Thanks Marilyn. It took me two days to finish all those eggs, and now I need to review the MCW that I opened for this video. Completely not looking forward to it, lol.

[@shovelhead8]

I have never eaten a freezedried meal. Or an MRE for that matter. Thank you for the review, Fernbark. I have a lot more information than I had ten minutes ago.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

That's ok. You ever find yourself faced with this choice, you are good to go.

[@blackriverrambler3963]

Awesome Fernbark! I have a mountain house breakfast skillet I’ve been meaning to try and it’s good to see how it looks and the tips for the water is a help. Thanks! ✌️

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

It is really good. You should enjoy it. Just don't make egg soup.

[@73FORGE]

Good comparison bro, I thought that peak was going to steal the show at first! Surprise ending eh!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I thought MH was going to get it's ass kicked, just by the looks of the Peak, but it was still better tasting.

[@tracyphillips3325]

Great comparison, and taste test. I haven't tried any of them. The Peak ReFule did look better in the pouch. But the proof is in the pudding. Excellent made in the rain and snow video, Fernbark and Anonymous Dave.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Thanks Tracy. We were definitely trying to stay ahead of the weather.

[@dennis78382]

Great comparison video! I thought for sure the mountain house would have come in last. Thanks!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I did too, but it actually tasted the best. The Peak is a better nutritional choice though.

[@davesdiversions8078]

Excellent comparison. Head to head meal testing is always fun. Of course, adding left-over Fajita meat will improve any dehydrated camping meal by 200%. Thanks for sharing.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

The fajita and onions was a pro move. Thanks for watching.

[@diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072]

The Peak seems to have the most color too, but looks can be deceiving. I like the MH, I've wrapped them in tortillas before and it was pretty good, add hot sauce of course.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

The Peak looked so much better and smelled better, we thought it would win for sure. If you had some sauce, that would have really zipped up the Peak.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Interesting throwdown of breakfast skillets FB... I got real thirsty just watching this one. Cheers

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Despite the insane amount of salt, they did not taste salty. Two of them were actually bland.

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

This popped up as a recommended video. Nicely done. I wish we could get these in the UK they looked really good.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

This video gets pretty many views for this channel. It would sure be nice if everything was available everywhere. The Mountain House and Peak meals were both really good.

[@59chevt]

Looks like mountain house is the way to go. thanks.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I thought MH was going to get it's ass kicked, just by the looks of the Peak, but it was still better tasting.

[@59chevt]

@@YourOldPalFernbark Sierra trading discounts MH 20 to 30%.

[@FernbarkFrist]

I just checked them out. They have some good prices.

[@59chevt]

@@FernbarkFrist tell Mark they have Asolo shoes for up to half off on clearance, Sierra is owned by Marshals and T J Maxx.

[@ejsgarage]

The photo of the food is like the online dating site photos. They look good on the web site, but Lord have mercy when you meet them in person. Thank you for showing me how to prepare the food.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I don't have too much luck with stuff in the bag looking anything like the picture.

[@skippyjones2077]

Hey what’s going on you guys love watching your videos Thank you for sharing...👍☮️🙏✌️

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

And thank you for watching, Mr. Jones.

[@PinetreeLine]

Excellent comparison Fernbark! Pretty hard to beat Mountain House. Thanks brother!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I thought MH was going to get it's ass kicked, just by the looks of the Peak, but it was still better tasting.

[@PinetreeLine]

MorningWood I was thinking the same thing the whole time. Guess looks really are deceiving 😂

[@leehart9055]

So this morning I wacthed your video. I have learned that all the breakfast skillets can use some ketchup and crystal hot sauce....

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

You are correct sir or madam!

[@mbarreto8133]

Nice I keep going to Walmart and wanting to buy the breakfast skillet one but wasn’t sure.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

The breakfast skillet is a tough one to beat. I really like it.

[@BrosephRussell]

Great test comparison that peak did look the best but if the tastes is not there . Awesome video

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Dave and I were super surprised the Peak did not taste better. It was not even close. It looked better, but was super bland.

[@nuked99]

Really nice comparison Fernbark. I have never bought any of those meals separately but i thought they would be cheaper. Thanks for sharing!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

You can probably find the mountain house for around 8 if you shop. But they are all pretty expensive.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Just saw the MH breakfast skillet in Walmart for seven bucks today.

[@nuked99]

I may have to stop by Walmart and see what they have here. Thanks for the info!

[@alrighteeyore6764]

Awesome shootout!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Thanks, that was a lot of eggs.

[@grizzlytaco3447]

I tried that Peak and it was very bland but Texas Pete's kinda saved it! Mountain house is my favorite! Nice review! Enjoy your weekend my Friend!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Dave and I were both surprised how flavorless it was. It looked great in the bag.

[@slowjamcdub]

Everyone seems to like Mountain house the best

[@truckermre]

I wish the breakfast MCWs didn’t have the peppers 🙈 my nemesis lol. Any sign of spring in those parts?? Most of Canada is still in extreme winter!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I hate peppers too. The MH had more of a roasted potato flavor and not much pepper. The Peak had a very strong sweet pepper flavor. It is sunny today. But in high 20's at night. going camping tomorrow.

[@campdoggs2959]

Cool subbed 😎

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Thanks!

[@AaronWanamaker91]

What’s the difference for packaging size between the Mountain House and Peak Refuel? I currently have some mountain house packages. But can only fit four in my 3 day assault pack that I bought for bush-craft/camping trips. I’m looking for packages of real food, (not processed) that I can still fit six to nine of, in my pack. So I have /-3 meals per day if I need that.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

The Peak is larger than the MH.

[@benajah1976]

Mountain house completely cooks a dish then freeze dries the cooked recipe. The other companies mix separate freeze dried or otherwise instant components into a package. The difference being that with MH you get a reconstituted full dish where the flavors have been allowed to blend. Is MH expensive? Yes. But then again you can make old school hardtack and jerky in your kitchen on the cheap if you just need to fill your belly. My general backcountry diet is really basic stuff like hardtack, jerky and peanut butter during the day then MH for supper when I’m chilling next to my fire. Kind of a luxury item. I have high blood pressure so the high sodium kind of prevents me from eating more MH lest I stroke out in some wilderness campsite.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Great info. I am surprised no one has brought that up before.

[@benajah1976]

@@YourOldPalFernbark I’m 45 and have been really into backpacking and bushcraft since I was maybe 3. I just have been living in this world of rations and food options away from the house my whole life. I have to say that bannock and peanut butter and jerky works just fine but gets boring. The advantage of freeze dried meals is variety. I have recently got really into celestial seasonings herbal teas just for a wide flavor variety.

[@drdlin]

I though the same when I recently tried both that the Moutain House was better than Peak Refuel. You guys should try the Peak Refuel Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, hands down the best freeze dried meal I have ever tried, rivals restaurant quality food no joke. Mountain House Sausage Gravy and biscuits isn't bad either but isn't nearly as good.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Already have a video on that. You are correct, the Peak biscuit and gravy is fantastic.

[@schairphoenix4059]

that does seem like a meal that would be better cooked then freeze dried. I wonder if something like their biscuits and gravy would be better as individual components in a bag

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

They might. Lots of places are putting them together as individual components now.

[@ChocoYGO]

I've always liked mountain house more than any other brands. I've yet to bet let down by them. Some meals I avoid just due to me not liking them in day to day life. I will say I could eat the chili mac from MH every day though. Easily my favorite freeze dried meal.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I love the MH chili mac too. Try their new Mexican Style Chicken Adobo. It is basically Chili Mac with chicken and rice. Really good.

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Wow~! MH wins . That's a big surprise. I thought one of the others would win out.. Don't get me wrong I don't have anything against MH Just not a big fan of the breakfast skillet. Another great meal review brother.. cheers!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

We thought the Peak was going to win, but it really lacked any flavor outside of sweet peppers.

[@jknewb6276]

Cool doing a triple review!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Yeah buddy, this ain't your regular MRE channel.

[@chad5696]

I tried the mountain house and peak. Honestly, the mountain house tasted better than the peak, even though the peak looked a lot better, but I felt like I could eat the Peak and continue a hike or whatever I'm doing without any issues, but the mountain house messed with my gut. Between the two I tried (chicken alfredo and skillet), I felt like I'd eaten something wrong for about 30-45 minutes after finishing the mountain house. I'll probably end up going with Peak for my emergency/hiking kit because the sodium and cholesterol; while still not great, is quite a bit lower than mountain house and the food, while a bit more bland, feels more like a real meal. I might still pick up some mountain house though if the price is right because my brother and I agreed that mountain house was definitely better tasting.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Try the Peak Beef Stroganoff and their Biscuit and Gravy. Those are real winners if you want to keep trying the Peak ReFuel products.

[@DumpTrump4TRE45ON]

Currently Mountain House entire bag has 560 cals. Nice smokey flvor. Readywise was not very good. I did like Peak Refuel the best. The potatoes in Peak Refuel are now reconstituting better than mountain House. I do think Mountain House- in most of their products- has really good flavoring and more of a smokey taste in everything from Chicken Fried Rice to Biscuits (really croutons) and gravy. (which Peak Refuel had a better consistancy).

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

This video is getting older, so both companies have probably made changes.

[@ohnjay72]

PEAK REFUEL ALL DAY!!! Kudos guys. 🙏🏼

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Except it lacks flavor, otherwise it was the best.

[@KahlestEnoch]

Wow that is a lot of food. That peak refuel does look delicious but looks are deceiving . The campfire meals one looks ewe. Mountain house does have a great flavor.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

It took me two days to finish all those eggs. Dave and I were both surprised that the Peak was so bland after seeing how good they looked. You need to pack some sauce for those guys.

[@pmurphy12667]

peak refuel is hands down the best. Not sure about your review as we have been using Mountain house for years and once we tried Peak refuel, instant winner.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

We liked the MH better for flavor. The Peak was better nutrition. Buy what you like.

[@penknight8532]

Obviously you work for Peak.

[@anonymousviewer6359]

New subscriber

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Awesome. Welcome to the channel.

[@anonymousviewer6359]

@@YourOldPalFernbark Thank you!

[@MultiMagnum62]

Very cool friend. Great comparison. Peak looked the best, however, Mountain house wins again. Peace my friend, John.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

we were both surprised. The Peak looked really good, but had no flavor. It did have way more nutritional value though.

[@MultiMagnum62]

Mountain house has great taste, however, just the look, colors, in the Peak, surprised me. If bland as heck, well, colors do not help. Thank you friend, Peace.

[@troysawyers9781]

I’ve tied them all. Peak refuel always tastes better to me and has more calories and other nutrients.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

The Peak has better nutrition, but that is the only nod I will give to it. I don't think they taste that good ( have tried about six different menus) and they are way more expensive.

[@troysawyers9781]

At our local Sportsman’s warehouse, the. Peak is $1.02 more than MH. I have tried the chicken fried rice, chili Mac and breakfast skillet for both. I noticed the MH has double the sodium which I’m sure is why some prefer the MH over Peak. By no means am I saying that MH is bad, for me, I prefer the less “salty” taste and the feeling of being full longer. My kids prefer the MH over Peak.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

@@troysawyers9781 That just means you are shopping at a bad store. Sportsman's Warehouse is way over priced on MH. along with everything else in that store. Of course, everywhere is over priced on MH now. I won't argue that the sodium is a huge problem with MH.

[@troysawyers9781]

Your Old Pal Fernbark I’ll do some looking around on amazon. All the other hunting and gun stores are more expensive for the dried food than sportsmans. They are our only “big chain” within 140 miles. I try to buy local as much as possible. Looking online, the MH is $9.49 and Peak is $10.99. So a $1.50 difference isn’t much to me for the added nutrition and less sodium. Each to their own though. I’m not going to judge anyone’s choice since it’s what tastes good to them and it’s their money.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

@@troysawyers9781 At the time I made the video, the MH was about 8 and the Peak was 12 bucks

[@penknight8532]

In a survival situation any of these taste like a 5 star gourmet meal.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

How do you know? I'm not saying you are wrong, but I would like to know your first hand experience that leads you to this conclusion. Because, I have been in situations where I ate something just to have something to eat, and it didn't taste like a 5 star gourmet meal.

[@penknight8532]

@@YourOldPalFernbark Nam... C-Rations... Nuff Said.