I’m still pretty new to camping and figuring out what works for trail meals, but this one was a solid win for me. It couldn’t be easier — boil some water, pour it in, wait a bit, and you’re eating. No pots to scrub, no mess to deal with, which is exactly what I want after a long day of hiking. The taste honestly surprised me. For a freeze-dried meal, it’s way better than I expected. The creamy sauce with the beef, mushrooms, and noodles actually feels like real comfort food — not just something you eat because you’re hungry and tired. The pouch says it’s two servings, and technically you could split it with someone… but if I’m being real, I usually just eat the whole thing myself. After hiking all day, it doesn’t feel like too much at all. If I had to nitpick, the calories still aren’t super high for a big trail day, so you might want a small snack on the side if you’ve really worked up an appetite. But for me, it was filling enough and gave me a little boost of confidence as a beginner camper. I’d definitely pack this again on my next trip.
1 month ago
Surprisingly Good
I picked a bag of this up at meijer just to try it and I am honestly really surprised at how good it is. It doesnt taste like my moms stoganoff, but when you're broke and hungry you can make one of these bags stretch about 2 or 3 days. It feels vaguely like eating my moms food again, even just for a second. Solid 9/10 man I'm buying a bucket next check. Cant submit my review without a picture, so heres a picture of my dog
Tea4two
5 months ago
Best Ever!
This tastes great! It is a terrific meal! The amount and taste were awesome!
MamaMoose19
Received incentive
6 months ago
Great Tasting Camp Meal
This is my daughter’s favorite backpacking meal. She loves the flavor. Super easy to make. Tastes good.
mrsArocks
Received incentive
7 months ago
Convenient & Tasty!
I've used many of the Mountain House meals on my backpacking trips. Always convenient. Always tasty. This one is 2 servings. I've learned to pack a smaller flat tupperware dish for the 2nd serving. It fits perfectly at the bottom of my food bag. I love leftovers. And, it's almost always better the second time anyway!
