New Mountain House 18-can Buy in January

[Safecastle]

Another heads-up ... I have promised a few folks here to try to do another Mountain House 18-can kit group buy. All the foods needed are back in stock at Mountain House, so there should be no delays in getting our orders processed, etc.

I am willing to do a small group buy for those interested. If demand is such that a large buy is called for, I will do that as well and work around our cold-weather/space issues here as best I can.

The special TB2K prices in this buy ...


Please note, this buy is not yet open. I do not want to take any payments until after the first of the year--for tax purposes, closing our books, etc.


For orders shipped within the continental US:

Price for each of the 18-can kits: $348 (plus $41 flat-rate shipping, shipped UPS or Fedex ground or USPS parcel post)

Total price due per kit, payable by cashiers check or money order: $389
To pay by Paypal, add $5 to the total per kit.

As always, part of the modest profit will go to TB2K.


If you are interested in a kit or a few kits, let me know by email asap please: jcrefuge@safecastle.net

 

[Conrad Nimikos]

bttt

 

[Mrs Smith]

Are these the same items as in the Emergency Essentials catalog? If not, please post a link.

 

[Safecastle]

I have nothing to do with Emergency Essentials and after having a quick look at their site, I don't see an equivalent offering there.

Bodybagger, the link to my store listing for this product package is in the first post--click on "18-can kit" there.

 

[TJA]

JC, that would be $394 through paypal right.

I take it 224 servings translates roughly/almost into a 3 month supply for one person?

 

[Safecastle]

JC, that would be $394 through paypal right.

I take it 224 servings translates roughly/almost into a 3 month supply for one person?

TJA--yes, $394 by Paypal--don't send payment yet please.

224 servings would be about 75 days, 3 meals a day, for one person.

 

[Mrs Smith]

Thanks JCR. I didn't know.
The only place I've seen MH foods advertised is through EE.

I'll look at the link, and appreciate the education.

 

[Mrs Smith]

JCR, count me in for kit. Send an email or PM when its time to pay.

 

[Conrad Nimikos]

Notify me also.

 

[Herbmountain]

As someone who never bought preps like this before. Are the foods individually packaged in each can? Or are there more than just the cans? I read the labels and it seems that only one food in in the can.

 

[Safecastle]

As someone who never bought preps like this before. Are the foods individually packaged in each can? Or are there more than just the cans? I read the labels and it seems that only one food in in the can.

Herbmountain, yes there is one food per #10 can ... on average about 12 servings per can. Plastic lids are provided so that you can keep the food you don't immediately use for a limited period of time after you open it.

So what you get in this but is 18 varieties of freeze dried food in 18 cans.

 

[dreamseeer]

Will this be shipped in plain brown paper so that no reference is made to Mountain House or survival foods or anything like that?

 

[Safecastle]

Will this be shipped in plain brown paper so that no reference is made to Mountain House or survival foods or anything like that?

Actually, these boxes ARE prominently labeled as being Mountain House products. FWIW, I have yet to come across a delivery person who knows what it is. Some have asked why I need so much coffee.

If you'd like, I CAN wrap your boxes in brown paper. Not a problem ... unless everyone wants that done.

 

[macten_1]

<FWIW, I have yet to come across a delivery person who knows what it is.>

No one knows what it is. No one cares......

 

[dreamseeer]

Actually, these boxes ARE prominently labeled as being Mountain House products. FWIW, I have yet to come across a delivery person who knows what it is. Some have asked why I need so much coffee.

If you'd like, I CAN wrap your boxes in brown paper. Not a problem ... unless everyone wants that done.

I live in a small apartment complex where every body is a busy body if you know what I mean. We have the best neighborhood watch that can be had....that is the upside. The downside is you guess it.

However.....I don't want you to have to do the brown paper thing for everybody so I will for go the request.

 

[dreamseeer]

<FWIW, I have yet to come across a delivery person who knows what it is.>

No one knows what it is. No one cares......

You don't know how it is where I live....... the busybodies will go right up to the delivery truck and look and watch. ....even ask questions.

 

[macten_1]

I'll be moving into an apartment complex in a couple of months. (It's probably temporary though) I plan to use my hand cart/dolly to move all of my Mountain House into the building, down the hallway, up the elevator and into my apartment. All of the boxes say Mountain House on the side. I could care less who sees it. It's meaningless.....

 

[Guardian Angel]

TJA--yes, $394 by Paypal--don't send payment yet please.

224 servings would be about 75 days, 3 meals a day, for one person.

http://stores.ebay.com/REFUGE-offered-by-Safecastle-LLC/Mountain-House-Food-Nutrition.html

So at three meals (servings) per day, that works out to ~ 700 to 900 calories average.

Based on a 2400 calorie need for an adult male and up 3600 calories for one who is working, I would have to disagree as to how many days this 18 can set is good for. I calculate it to be ~23 days for one person (minimum survival @ ~2400cal/day). So $394 for 23 days that's ~$17/day to survive.

Sounds kinda expensive to me. If I'm wrong in my calculations, PLEASE feel free to correct me.

GA

 

[dreamseeer]

Maybe the chart isn't right.

 

[ofuzzy1]

I ordered a set for a good freind, a closet preper.
She got them in a very timely manner, all things considered - Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

So, I'll say thanks to JC for his hurculean effort's!

Mountain House is the best source for Freeze Dried Meals containg real meat! TVP just does not cut it for us - we're all allergic to soy in large doses.

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JC: Not to highjack your thread here: I'd consider this a supplement!
I'll also add to your MH order some fruits from honeyvillegrain.com in #10 cans, they Sell a 6pack of veggies and a 6pack of fruits. I've really enjoyed that can of strawberries and every other tester... er, victim was truly surprised and pleased. it was the only can I've opened.

$5 shipping for the whole Honeyville order --

http://www.store.honeyvillegrain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=281
Each Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Vegetables Combo Pack contains the following:
$55
1 Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried Corn 20 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried Peas 20 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Dehydrated Carrots 24 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Dehydrated Onions 28 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Dehydrated Celery Slices 20 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Instant Potato Flakes 24 ounce #10 Can.


and
http://www.store.honeyvillegrain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=280

$70
Each Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Fruits Combo Pack contains the following:

1 Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices 8 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried Apple Cubes 8 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried Raspberries 8 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried Peaches 8 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried Blueberries 14 ounce #10 Can.
1 Honeyville Farms Dehydrated Banana Chips 32 ounce #10 Can.

Honeyville's Freeze Dried Cubed Apples are produced in a process where moisture is removed from the frozen product using a very low temperature and a vacuum. Only about 3% moisture remains in the product at the time of packaging. The end product weight is reduced by over 90%, while the volume stays the same. This remarkable process concentrates the fresh product taste, natural color, and texture of fresh product in it's freeze dried state. When re-hydrated with water the product will maintain the texture and shape of fresh product, with no shrinking or shriveling.
Freeze Dried and Dehydrated products are less expensive than wet pack food because you are not paying for all the water. The taste is great, and the nutritional food value is excellent. Freeze drying provides natural and additive free fruits and vegetables to be stored effectively for long periods of time. Remember Honeyville's Freeze Dried and Dehydrated fruits are stable products with a long shelf life without additives or preservatives.

Honeyville's Dehydrated Bananas contain banana, coconut oil, sugar, and natural flavoring for a flavor that is unbelievable. Great as a snack.

 

[macten_1]

I never pay attention to those calorie charts. 2400/3600 calories per day?

I can speak from experience though. I spent almost 2 weeks on the Muir Trail. The only food I brought was MH. Every meal consisted of a pouch designed to feed 2 people. At that time I weighed about 145lb. I carried a very heavy pack over some very rough terain. Some of it was above 10,000 feet.

Glancing at that calorie chart, I ate nowhere near 3600 calories. But I can tell you that one of those pouches completely filled me up. I was never hungry.

MH is my only choice for long term storage food.......

 

[dreamseeer]

I think you have to also consider calories vs nutrients.

You can fill up with calories and still starve to death without the proper nutrients.

Potato chips will give you tons of calories and most especially will ice cream.

Good luck trying to live for very long on either chips or ice cream.