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Mountain House Freeze Dried Camping Food Chicken and Mashed Potato
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SKU: 0055185-041133551854
Overview
This freeze-dried meal is built for hunters and campers who want a simple, filling option after a long day in the field. It combines chicken with creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with herbs and chives, offering a home-style meal that is ready in about 10 minutes with just water. The easy-to-pack format and no-cleanup preparation make it practical for backcountry trips, while the 30+ year shelf life supports long-term pantry or gear storage. Each container provides 460 calories and 44g of protein, giving it a straightforward role as a convenient meal when time and effort need to stay minimal.
Why Hunters Choose the Mountain House
Simple One-step
Preparation: just add water and
Easy-to-pack Package
Suits hunting trips and backcountry
460 Calories
Per container for a substantial
44 Grams
Of protein per container
Long 30+
Year shelf life supports extended
Key Features
- Chicken and creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with herbs and chives
- One-step preparation: just add water
- Ready in 10 minutes
- Easy to pack package for camping trips
- No extra cleanup after preparation
- 30+ year shelf life
- 230 calories per serving, 460 per container
Best Used For
- Hunters needing a simple backcountry meal with just-add-water preparation and no extra cleanup
- Campers wanting a compact food option that packs easily for trips and overnights
- Outdoor users looking for a ready-in-10-minutes meal after a long day afield
- Solo hunters or pairs who want a satisfying dinner with 460 calories per container
- Anyone building a long-term emergency food supply with a 30+ year shelf life
Specifications
| Calories Per Container | 460 |
|---|---|
| Calories Per Serving | 230 |
| Cleanup | No extra cleanup |
| Flavor Notes | Chicken and creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with herbs and chives |
| Meal Name | Chicken and Mashed Potato |
| Package Type | Easy to pack package |
| Packaging Notes | Packaging may differ |
| Preparation Method | Just add water |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
| Protein Per Container | 44g |
| Protein Per Serving | 22g |
| Shelf Life | 30+ year shelf life |
Pros
- Simple one-step preparation: just add water and wait 10 minutes.
- Easy-to-pack package suits hunting trips and backcountry storage.
- Provides 460 calories per container for a substantial meal.
- Delivers 44 grams of protein per container.
- Long 30+ year shelf life supports extended storage planning.
- No extra cleanup after preparation, which is convenient in camp.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires added water and a 10-minute wait, so it is not an immediate meal option.
- Provides 460 calories per container, which may be modest for longer or higher-output days in the field.
- Packaging may differ from what is pictured, so the exact package appearance is not guaranteed.
- The flavor profile is fixed to chicken and mashed potatoes with herbs and chives, so it offers less variety than multi-component meal kits.
Suggested Comparisons
- Freeze-dried camping meals
- Backpacking meal pouches
- Instant just-add-water dinner entrees
- Shelf-stable emergency food supplies
Suggested Accessories
- Backpacking stove
- Water container
- Camping spoon
- Food storage bag
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this meal prepared in camp or at the trailhead?
It is a one-step meal: just add water. The product states it is ready in 10 minutes and requires no extra cleanup.
How much food does one package provide?
The listed calories are 230 per serving and 460 per container. The source also lists protein at 22g per serving and 44g per container.
Is this a long-term storage meal for hunting trips?
Yes. The product lists a 30+ year shelf life.
What kind of flavor profile does it have?
The description says it is chicken and creamy mashed potatoes seasoned with herbs and chives, with a homemade flavor.
Will the packaging always look the same when I order it?
No. The product notes that packaging may differ, but the meal inside is the same.