A Canadian prepper is doing a comparison between the two main freeze-dried food options in the market, Backpacker's Pantry and Mountain House. Freeze-drying is a technology that allows the preservation of nutrients while sucking out moisture from food, allowing them to be preserved for extended periods. The two main types of freeze-dried foods are the wholesale types, such as Wise and Thrive Foods, which are large staple foods, and the backpacking types, which are individualized meals.
Backpacker's Pantry and Mountain House both carry self-contained, easy-to-prepare meals, which can be eaten straight out of the package. Backpacker's Pantry has more variety in terms of recipe choices, is more affordable, and is considered more "backpacker-friendly." In contrast, Mountain House's pre-made and pre-cooked meals prior to freeze-drying result in a greater consistency in flavor throughout the entire dish.
The pre-made meals from Mountain House have a more unified taste since the ingredients have a chance to co-mingle in the freeze-drying process, whereas Backpacker's Pantry freeze-dries individual ingredients and then combines them in a bag. Although Backpacker's Pantry allows different flavors to pop at different times, Mountain House wins overall, while Backpacker's Pantry has certain areas where it has advantages.
Mountain House Classic Bucket Freeze Dried Backpacking and Camping Food - 12 Pouches (24 Servings)
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