Is the Mountain House 3-day kit worth it?

Yes if you want a compact, long-lasting starter kit from a brand with a 30-year taste guarantee. At $89.99 at Offbase Supply Co. as of November 3, 2026, it costs about $5 a serving, which is high for everyday eating but reasonable for emergency food.

How long does the food last?

Mountain House guarantees the meals will still taste good 30 years after they are made. Store the pouches in a cool, dry place and check the date codes on each pouch.

How much water does the kit need?

The full kit takes 12 cups, or about 0.75 gallon, of water. Most meals need boiling water, so plan for a stove or another heat source.

How many people does it feed?

It is 18 servings, or about 1,706 calories a day for one person over three days. Two adults sharing it get about 850 calories a day each, so buy one kit per person.

Emergency food kits often drop around preparedness sales and the holidays. The lowest new price seen was $89.99 at Offbase Supply Co. as of November 3, 2026; compare the other two stores before buying.

Where is the Mountain House Emergency Food Supply Kit cheapest?

At Offbase Supply Co., for $89.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Mountain House Emergency Food Supply Kit?

Buyers like: Meals taste fresh and delicious; Longest shelf life in the emergency food industry; Stackable, easy-to-store kit.

Where can I buy the Mountain House Emergency Food Supply Kit?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Offbase Supply Co., LifeSecure, Walmart.

Mountain House Emergency Food Supply Kit

Q: What meals are in the box?

Two pouches each of granola with milk and blueberries, chicken fried rice, chicken and dumplings, and beef stroganoff with noodles, plus one pouch of biscuits and gravy. That is nine pouches in total.

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$89.99at Offbase Supply Co.Observed at 9:31 PM

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Our take on the Mountain House Emergency Food Supply Kit

The Mountain House Just in Case 3-Day Emergency Food Supply is a 3.6 lb box of nine freeze-dried pouches: granola with milk and blueberries, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried rice, chicken and dumplings, and beef stroganoff with noodles. It makes 18 servings at about 1,706 calories a day for one person, and every meal needs only boiling water. Mountain House backs the food with a 30-year taste guarantee, the longest shelf life in the category. The best new price is $89.99 at Offbase Supply Co. as of November 3, 2026, with three stores selling it new.

What reviewers say

Owners of Mountain House kits generally rate the food well above typical emergency rations, and the 30-year shelf life is the most-cited reason to buy. The main complaints are portion size and the water and heat the meals require.

Pros

Meals taste fresh and well seasoned for freeze-dried food
Long shelf life gives peace of mind
Compact, stackable box stores easily
Useful as everyday meals, not only in emergencies

Cons

Portions are small for hungry adults
Needs boiling water, which is a problem in a real outage
Some entrees are saltier or richer than expected

About the Mountain House Emergency Food Supply Kit

Prepare for whatever life throws your way with our Just in Case...®3-Day Emergency Food Supply. This stackable, easy-to-store 3-day kit contains 18 servings of Mountain House meals, approx. 1,706 calories per day. Add this to your emergency food supply for three days' worth of food or combine with our other Just in Case...® kits to meet your unique needs. With 9 total pouches of delicious just-add-water breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees, you'll be ready to take on anything.

Kit measurements: 12.75"(L) x 9.875"(W) x 8.875"(H); Requires 12 total cups of water to rehydrate or just under 1 gallon (0.75 gallon) and kit weighs 3.6 lbs.

No matter what life throws your way, you can expect our meals to taste fresh and delicious when you need them. Thanks to our Taste Guarantee, Mountain House meals will still taste amazing 30-years after they're made. With the longest shelf life in the emergency food industry, it's easy to see why emergency preppers everywhere choose Mountain House. Our meals are good anytime, anywhere - even as a tasty meal at home when you just don't want to cook.

INCLUDES

Granola with Milk & Blueberries (2 pouches) - Crunchy granola, milk and real blueberries. Each pouch yields two 2/3 -cup servings.

Biscuits & Gravy (1 pouch) - Fluffy buttermilk biscuits and savory sausage gravy make for a comforting and satisfying breakfast. Each pouch yields two 1-cup servings.

Chicken Fried Rice* (2 pouches) - Rice and chicken in a savory sauce accented with peppers, carrots, and celery. Each pouch serves up two 1.25-cup servings. Gluten-Free!

Chicken & Dumplings (2 pouches) - Chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumpling bites in a creamy white gravy. Contains two 1-cup servings.

Beef Stroganoff with Noodles (2 pouches) - Tender beef, noodles, and mushrooms smothered in a rich sour cream sauce Contains two 1.5-cup servings.

SPECIFICATIONS

Measurements: 12.75" (L) x 9.875" (W) x 8.875" (H)

Weight: 3.6 lbs

Requires 12 total cups of water to rehydrate (0.75 gallon)