When it comes to camping, the author loves to cook over an open fire but sometimes a quicker option is necessary. This led them to discover freeze-dried meals and try various brands, starting with Mountain House. They decided to try every flavor available in stock and document their thoughts.
For the next week and a half, the author tasted a variety of freeze-dried meals including beef stew, chicken fried rice, granola and blueberry, mac and cheese, chicken pad thai, scrambled eggs with uncured bacon, chili mac with beef, and chicken and rice. They found that the meals were easy to prepare and some of them tasted similar to their home-cooked counterparts, while others were hit or miss. The biggest upside to the experience was only having to use one spoon and no pots or pans to clean.
In the end, the author liked some of the meals more than others, with chicken and rice being the most satisfying after a long hike. They also found that adjusting the amount of water and the preparation time improved the texture of some of the meals. Overall, they felt that freeze-dried meals could be a good option for camping, especially for those who want a quick and convenient option with minimal clean-up.
Mountain House Classic Bucket Freeze Dried Backpacking and Camping Food - 12 Pouches (24 Servings)
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