Which is the best emergency food? We show you and try all the major players.

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Well... we finally did it! We compared 12 of the most popular types of emergency food and ranked them in comparison to each other. Save yourself hundreds of $s (or thousands) and also a bunch of time and frustration by watching this head-to-head cage match between the industry's best-known options.
CONTENDERS: Alpine Aire, Peak Refuel, Pinnacle Foods, Stowaway Gourmet, Next Mile Meals, Mountain House, Datrex Emergency Rations, Ready Hour, ReadyWise, 4 Patriots, MRE
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00:24 : Intro
05:17 : Backpacker's Pantry - Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken
07:32 : Alpine Aire - Grilled Chicken with Spinach Alfredo Pasta
09:58 : Peak Refuel - Chicken Alfredo Pasta
12:17 : Pinnacle Foods - Herb Roasted Chicken and White Cheddar Dumplings
14:15 : Stowaway Gourmet - La Pasta Nostra
15:47 : Next Mile Meals - Chicken Broccoli Casserole
17:43 : Mountain House - Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken
19:42 : Datrex Emergency Rations
21:36 : Ready Hour - Creamy Alfredo Pasta
23:55 : Readywise - Pasta Alfredo with Chicken
26:23 : 4 Patriots - Frank's Favorite Alfredo
29:04 : MRE - #14 Creamy Spinach Fettuccini
33:55 : Backpacker's Pantry - Stroganoff Sauce, Egg Noodles, Beef & Mushrooms
35:23 : Alpine Aire - Creamy Beef & Noodles with Mushrooms
37:11 : Peak Refuel - Beef Stroganoff
39:30 : Pinnacle Foods - Thai Peanut Curry
40:57 : Stowaway Gourmet - Comrade Doeganoff
42:40 : Next Mile Meals - Italian Style Beef Marinara
44:28 : Mountain House - Beef Stroganoff with Noodles
47:00 : Ready Hour - Creamy Stroganoff
49:05 : Readywise - Noodles and Beef
51:25 : MRE - #13 Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
53:45 : 4 Patriots - Hearty Stroganoff
54:13 : Final Thoughts
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@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Surprised by the results? Try them yourselves! [Please read description before complaining about something in the video.]

@saberflavor2592 2 жыл бұрын

Great video you should put happy yak up against peak fuel I love peak fuel but I think you would find a close comparison between happy yak and peak fuel!

@james0000 2 жыл бұрын

H̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶t̶r̶i̶e̶d̶ ̶S̶t̶o̶w̶a̶w̶a̶y̶ ̶G̶o̶u̶r̶m̶e̶t̶ ̶?̶ Nevermind, I see you try it in this video, lol, I didn't see it in the title.

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

@@james0000 No worries, James. It was tough because the Stowaway Gourmet definitely seemed to be a quality product (good quality ingredients). We just weren't overly impressed with the options we tried. Definitely better than most of the other options... but Peak Refuel is 👌 - Rusty

@nobodyisprfct 2 жыл бұрын

Yummy yak is best by a long shot! Sodium the lowest.

@gregganderson6063 2 жыл бұрын

Yak most expensive also

@jakman8282 2 жыл бұрын

A McDonald's Double cheeseburger and french fries will last twenty-plus years stored in their original wrapper at -60 degrees Fahrenheit - 180 Fahrenheit

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

You got us there, jakman! 😆 Thanks for watching. -Rusty

@Lolaandcassidyadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Truth!

@cerascott3270 2 жыл бұрын

@HardNFastNews. 🤫

@simplyhandy2769 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@cheriejohnson9445 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@LynnDenton Жыл бұрын

You should do a blind taste test of these. Cause you did state you weren't sponsored but then in the video you did talk about selling products on your website and you have an affiliate link for another. I think a blind taste test is needed. 😊 ❤

@eliteranger03 Жыл бұрын

They say they did that because they were so impressed

@steveharris7116 Жыл бұрын

You could pretty much see that some of them would not taste good

@charlie-ux7nw 7 ай бұрын

I disagree. I don't think a blind taste test is worth the the time and effort.

@beloved-1 6 ай бұрын

Blind taste not needed lol even by trying a few of these stacked up against peak refuel do not even come close to comparing to the quality. They know it’s good and you can tell they are honest at their feedback, it’s not just shameless promo for the products they carry, they want quality not crap

@mofoco3273 2 жыл бұрын

From my experience ìf your having issues with re hydration, its usualy user error. After removing the oxygen obsorber add the water and mix like the dickens, seal the bag, let sit a couple minutes and mix againand re seal the bag. Then let sit the recomended amount of time. Trying to mix at the end when most of the water is gone and cold, isnt going to help.

@zach3305 5 ай бұрын

Agreed.... They shouldnt even need to stir at the end if its been hydrated properly. Although... Backpackers pantry does suck ass. Never had a good one in my life.

@rastus666 19 күн бұрын

The Mountain House might have tasted better if you would have followed the directions and removed the oxygen absorber before you put boiling water in.

@Husky610 Жыл бұрын

I love the before you complain disclaimers. All are awesomely valid.

@chrisw3192 2 жыл бұрын

This was fun--thanks for taking the hits. I just finished my personal taste test of ReadyWise Noodles and Beef. It looked like overcooked noodles in snot. Even though I left it for twice the length of recommended time, the "meat" were like little crunchy pieces of rock. I totally agree with your "dead last" placement.

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

We weren’t fans either 😆. Thanks for watching, Chris! -Rusty

@erik0073 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried a couple Readywise and liked them both.

@jakt1962 Жыл бұрын

I can’t help thinking how your choices would change if you also consider the sodium content in each of those meals.

@charlie-ux7nw 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am impressed with the way you did this. As a foodie and as a professional chef, I appreciate your candor and brutal opinions. This is what I need and how I would do it. Great job guys!

@LionessHiker Жыл бұрын

If I can make a suggestion? Most of these meals require boiling water to reconstitute. If your water cooled before adding, you won’t get very good results. Second to retain the heat while reconstituting, many back packers will use a “cozy”. Cozy covers are made of reflectex (Same thing as your summer car windshield sun protection). Your food will taste much better and remain hotter!

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and chiming in, Dianne! Fortunately we had a controlled environment and didn't have to worry about the cooling issue. But yes... cozies are fantastic! -Rusty

@jione8722 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for doing the work for me. I've been wanting to buy survival food. Very helpful! Y'all are actually entertaining. 😁

@xYESxDADDYx 2 жыл бұрын

Only remark I can say that would make it better. Need to blind taste test. We all have our favorites and if we know we’re eating it, we will automatically make it #1.

@erik0073 2 жыл бұрын

A really helpful video. I ate a Backpacker Pantry Mushroom Stroganoff tonight for supper. I really liked it. Very rich, bold flavor. Just a bit too salty. It mixed up great, zero powder lumps, etc.

@VinnieSutra Жыл бұрын

Excellent detailed video. You guys answered many questions I’ve had. Thank you

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad we were able to help, Vinnie! Hope to see you around here. -Rusty

@nextleveltosuccessdenisewi3341 2 жыл бұрын

This video made me hungry! Great job guys. Thanks for taking the hit on the gross ones so we don’t have to experience it and can buy the tasty ones.

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Denise! Peak is where it's at. Mountain House is a viable second. -Rusty

@Lopan2k 4 ай бұрын

Great video - I've shared this with many people who ask me about emergency food. Thanks guys.

@Nardeezy7 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciate this videos guys!👍🏾💯

@bernicetorres8384 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I feel confident in making my purchase now. Thanks.

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Bernice! -Rusty

@joymccracken1939 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys! This is soo helpful!

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

You got it, Joy! Thanks for watching and glad it helped. Hope we earned a sub from ya😉. -Rusty

@carissatobin8006 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for the review.

@erik0073 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video to save time in comparing brands. I plan to try all the brands over time. Variety is the spice of life. I'd just like to get to the best first, which is why the video helps.

@oldgamerchick Жыл бұрын

I am liking this video. It really shows the difference in these products.

@ifalquez 2 жыл бұрын

Peak refuel is the best option out there, I agreed on the places that you guys actually put everything else, good video guys !!!

@CapricornQueen0108 2 жыл бұрын

Great and informative my one tick is when you add the water is your suppose to stir it up and then close it 😂 it’s like cooking a knorr’s pasta side and not stirring it until it’s done cooking.

@LitchfieldParkFamily 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful for a recent camping trip, thank you!

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Litchfield! -Rusty

@alfredocuomo1546 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I really enjoyed your method of test and evaluate. My family & I are new to Prepping but I feel I can make a good decision on what long term food to get.

@kurtd8752 Жыл бұрын

This is the video I've been looking for!

@SmokinAce609 2 жыл бұрын

Very in depth. Taste test on various brands with a write up with pricing. Subbed

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard, SmokinAce! Glad you liked the video. -Rusty

@James-zg2nl 2 жыл бұрын

For a few years now, Peak has been my personal favourite. A close second is Happy Yak from Quebec, but it’s bit less user friendly, in my opinion.

@timmangan1734 7 ай бұрын

Thank You Boyz you made my DAY!

@cindy5599 8 ай бұрын

I'm glad someone is testing these products

@davidmoorea1961 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video, Thx!!🇺🇸

@wyntyr_7096 2 жыл бұрын

A Peak Refuel overview similar to your Mountain House overview of meals would be great if doable. Good vids! Thanks!

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. We already have the packs. Just need to shoot the vid. Thanks for watching, Wyntyr!

@joecascio2073 Жыл бұрын

1st a big shoutout to you guys for making this video. I know it’s fun but this took a lot of preparation and $$ to pull off. It will definitely help 95% of the viewers make an informed decision. I’m pretty sure Peak’s marketing to backpackers/weekenders vs. long term prepping. Their shelf live will be longer than advertised. Mountain House is good. Mil MRE are what I’m used too. Sometimes you just grab, tear, squeeze and chew. 😂😂. No time to heat up. Love the skittles and chocolate 😂

@teddythegreeks4982 Жыл бұрын

Good video thanks - I even buy the "lesser" brands for barter purposes....now bought aa HR freeze dryer to prepare and store keto meals...FD is an additive habit..lots of fun

@2an_sound 2 жыл бұрын

first time seeing your channel today. Gotta say I love your logo!!

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us, 2an! And thank you for the compliment. We're fans of it too. -Rusty

@ayylienn Жыл бұрын

I just had one called Heater Meals Ex Plus - Tex Mex Four Bean Chili and it was actually very decent and filling. Comes with its own water packet too.

@pcoc8694 Жыл бұрын

The key to MREs and the best taste is to heat them. It truly changes how they taste..

@gordo9104 5 ай бұрын

Isn’t that how it was intended to be? Do people eat these cold?

@pcoc8694 5 ай бұрын

@@gordo9104 yes people do.

@pcoc8694 4 ай бұрын

@@gordo9104 you can eat them cold, they're designed to be heated for maximum flavor, etc. After spending 27 years eating them every way you can.

@joelstanhope7231 3 ай бұрын

You add boiling water thats how their heated

@pcoc8694 3 ай бұрын

@@joelstanhope7231 you add cold water to the heating element, you then place the MRE into the packaging containing the heating element and it heats the meal while in the package. You could take the MRE entree and put it in boiling water. But you almost will never have boiling water to do this, that's why they come with the heating element. As a civilian you could boil them to heat them. I've used a generator to heat mine laying them on the block. They are designed to be heated with the included heating element so you don't have to have boiling water, a fire or anything else.

@fratomdev 2 жыл бұрын

Did you find you were running to the outhouse more often after you guys were done? Just curious how your GI tract did. Thanks for doing this, very educational. Also, I agree - I have never had a Backpacker's Pantry entree that was good. OK, I am weird, I actually don't mind many of the MREs - I was in the Navy so never had to eat them on a regular basis.

@systemfile 2 жыл бұрын

I also want to know how fast these run through you

@Slitthroat1776 8 ай бұрын

I’m actually really surprised they have not answered this question.

@mattiethesurfer Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Can you do a video on your best Mountain House meals? I just sub’d.

@chrisw3192 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to add that I'm using emergency food for emergencies like earthquake/wildfire, not backpacking. It is important to note that the Peak Refuel states they have a 5 year shelf life vs. the 30 year shelf life of Mountain House.

@inshanity84 2 жыл бұрын

The owner of PF said they have the same 30 year shelf life as the other brands, but they are trying to market themselves to backpackers instead of prepping.

@erik0073 2 жыл бұрын

I eat these dinners at home mostly, due to convenience.

@indysilver_02 2 жыл бұрын

@@inshanity84 that's weird to strictly market that direction if you could appeal to more people.

@cryptexawm3285 Жыл бұрын

@@indysilver_02 not really. think about energy drinks which one comes to mind? I bet 5 hour energy didn't. by making themselves different as a boost they managed to have their product appeal differently. up until the new bang mini bottles they had complete monopoly of their sector.

@Databyter Жыл бұрын

Great tip. I'd probably Peak with the local finite planned trips and have a few cases of the Mountain House for GP. But honestly I figure the Peak are good for at least 10-15 years if stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

@ingothitrust5248 2 жыл бұрын

Peak Refuel is the best in my opinion (you also selected arguably the best one to taste test), the only problem is that they are only good inside 5 years and they are comparatively more expensive than Mountain House or Readywise. While I wouldn't break the bank to stock up on those, I would undoubtedly store a couple away in a bug-out bag or a camping trip. Less Sodium too compared to the competition.

@bryce7488 Жыл бұрын

Supposedly they have the same self life as MH but they just don’t market it as such

@ingothitrust5248 Жыл бұрын

@@bryce7488 That's actually good to know. Appreciate it.

@emclu 2 жыл бұрын

There was a stroganoff cold weather MRE that you could have tried by the way, for Menu # 1, though I think they use mountain house brand in their cold weather entrees a lot. Though I'd look at some of those for more freeze dried versions over the standard MRE.

@Minibike-eq9on 3 ай бұрын

This video was awesome. Some of these brands really just depends on which meal you get.

@Equip2Endure 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Minibike! Hope to see you around more. -Rusty

@Em_Dee_Aitch 5 ай бұрын

I’m anxious to try this Peak Refuel brand. I just noticed it at Cabela’s yesterday, and grabbed a venison and a bison. I’ve been an exclusive and faithful Mountain House user for over 30 years.

@TheJC1988 4 ай бұрын

I have both MH and Peak, and I can say this was an honest review. I was a MH fan boy until I got my hands on a bag of the Peak. Never looked back LOL

@aesoprockslig Жыл бұрын

I definitely love y’all! I am wondering if y’all shook the bag up a bit and gave it a good mix the flavors may need to be incorporated again. I know when I am rehydrating my meals I stir them very very well. They are delicious homemade meals I do tho. Lemme know where I can send y’all some!

@Alphasix6 2 жыл бұрын

I was a lurp in Vietnam. We carried mre on patrols and found them to be far superior to c rations. You would open them, pour in water and tuck them in your shirt to heat them . My palate at 19 probably wasn’t very discerning but I thought they were good.

@zero11010 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the work that went into this and the cost of getting so many of these options!

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad it was useful for you, zero11010! Yes, it was more work than people realize to put this together. Should save you some money and frustration. -Rusty

@eaglestrekker677 2 жыл бұрын

they are corp whores and eat for free

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

@@eaglestrekker677 We actually had to buy several of these options with our own funds. If you don't believe the results, go try them yourself and let us know what your take on them is.

@davidmoorea1961 2 жыл бұрын

@@Equip2Endure You’re going to find these types [i.e., Echo Tango] around every corner!! Pitiful.

@happycamper010 Жыл бұрын

Your right it costs too much lol these freeze dry companies are supposed to be going green lol where's the cheaper prices come on y'all they receive help from democrats on solar panels but prices still high. Draining the common wealth using fear 🤣 give in to the great reset and make yourself poor 😂

@jtdexter8 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate the video guys !! Great content !! I couldn’t find the video on the video that shows what good to buy for long term storage. Prepare style. For our off grid home incase cyber attack or grid goes down for a year ? Do you have a link to that video. I thought you mentioned it in your video above. Again super appreciate yalls video !!!!!! Thanks for your time and hard work ! ✌️✌️

@Equip2Endure 5 ай бұрын

Glad you loved it, jtdexter! We are planning some other videos having to do with food storage. We've stepped away from the camera for a bit but will be back in 2024. - Rusty

@jtdexter8 5 ай бұрын

@@Equip2Endure thanks for the reply sir. Greatly appreciate it. Much love and respect. ✌️❤️

@generic53 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you do a comparison of 25 year shelf life freeze dried food packets.

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

We got the major freeze dried players in this comparison (along with some dehydrated options).

@cmbowtie Жыл бұрын

Great work guys. Appreciate your effort and costs in time and money. Question on the backpacking food. Many use small camp stoves as I use a bio-lite and wouldn’t knock a product meal for needing the pot. How about you guys? Maybe wouldn’t in small overnight packing trip. Thanks again.

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sounding off, cmbowtie! For your question, it just depends on you and your style. If you want max convenience, nutrition, and flavor, it's hard to beat the freeze-dried (not dehydrated) bag meals like Peak and Mountain House. My opinion is this... cooking at camp is messy. Then there's clean up. then there is the weight of carrying an extra pan. people romanticize the old woods trampers that carried around a cast iron pan and 5 pounds of "fixins." I would be shocked if you showed George Washington Sears a Jetboil and Peak meal and he didn't switch to them immediately. Those pioneers were constantly looking for ways to lighten/improve their load out. -Rusty

@tacoloco12 Жыл бұрын

i like the direct approach on judgeing. and those mic's are all in the, not like that before

@Grateful_Grannie 7 ай бұрын

That was epic! You guys deserve medals for that. Geeze. I’m not desperate for freeze dried meal stores, so I can spend more over time, a little at a time, consistently, to get good things. If I spent $50 a payday, and split it 2:1, ready to eat things like complete’s, canned chili, knot sides, Bearcreek soups, canned meats, etc, and the 1 part really good freeze dried meals, my pantry would be pretty well stocked for any scenario after a year. My picks for retail would be: Happy Yak, Peak Refuel & Nutrient Survival. Great review!

@davidgray2845 2 жыл бұрын

That wink, said it all 😂

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

😉😆 Hope you liked the video. Thanks for joining us! -Rusty

@revk8611 Жыл бұрын

Good episode. One of my favourites, that you don’t have up there is Happy Yak.

@Motoguzzi2231 11 ай бұрын

With noodle heavy meals you have the option of adding meat if you wanted to, canned meat has a shelf life of several years and freeze dried much longer. I have not sampled as many as you have and thank you for doing some of the heavy lifting. Some outdoor outfitters offer a 10% discount on 8 or more pouches and at the end of the year you get a rebate check sou the end cost is around 20% off, this brings the Peak Refuel meals down close to the $10-$11 mark.

@johnwayne3491 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I would like to see a nutrition face off comparison.

@danielcotts8673 Жыл бұрын

A website called theepicenter said, "In a side-by-side comparison of similar meals, Peak Refuel meals have a higher calorie count and typically more protein and less sodium per serving than do the Mountain House meals. And, Peak Refuel Meals contain more content (net weight, larger portion size) than do Mountain House meals." My experience is the Peak Refuel meals have many chunks of chicken while Mountain House has some small pieces.

@twistnshout3031 6 ай бұрын

The peak, adventure, mountain house, readywise is usually the best survival food ive had to date. Expensive at 10$ a packet usually at the store give or take. I always go with those when i do my backpacking trips. The bulk supply from my patriot is my stash for home bug in scenarios, the mre and dried fruit is my go to for bug out bags or my grt home bag. It depends on the situation where all these foods can serve a purpose. But if you go for taste those ones mentioned in the top of my comment are always my go to favorites. Like i said, survival vs camping...

@christianbureau6732 2 жыл бұрын

Great video lots of good info, next time, just "dump" it on a plate so you can have a better mix and show a better reprensentaion of the produts? Great jobs guys, cheers

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Christian! We were trying to keep things tidy. Hopefully the overhead shots gave you a much better view of the real product than the company's ever will. -Rusty

@christianbureau6732 2 жыл бұрын

@@Equip2Endure you definetively did that for sure, thanks again, cheers

@JJ-pj7wn 2 жыл бұрын

Loveeeee the Chris he always makes me laugh

@Minutemman 2 жыл бұрын

Ya know I personally like Mountain House, but when you have MRE's it is so nice because you don't need to boil your water.

@deboraheriksen881 Жыл бұрын

I use the lifeboat rations in 3 day kits to bump up the calorie count. 3 freeze dried pouches per day, and a brick of lifeboat rations. Enough water for the meals, a stainless steel cook cup, a spoon, and a mini stove all fit in a kitty litter bucket. Add a water brick per person, and a backpack of other personal gear, and you can load the car fast. In 25 years at my current home I have been evacuated 3 times. Twice for fires with toxic smoke, once for power outage due to ice. The lifeboat rations are also good for slide off kits in cars.

@finalsnipe8278 4 ай бұрын

I think its important to note that Ready Hour and 4patriots are not meant for backpacking technically, so its obvious you would rag on having to cook it in a pan. Setting taste aside, they are the foods you would put up in your house with the intention of long term food storage and preparedness. Emergency food rations. Not for camping, although if you happen to carry a pot while backpacking i guess you could make it work.

@michaelscaccia1454 Жыл бұрын

Just grabbed some Peak from the link, looking forward to trying them!

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! Let us know what you think of the food and whether we were just blowing smoke at ya 😉. Just kidding... you should be very impressed. -Rusty

@michaelscaccia1454 Жыл бұрын

@@Equip2Endure ok so I’ve tried the Biscuits n Gravy, Pasta Marinara and the Alfredo I’m beyond disappointed I let the meal sit for the recommended time and added the proper amount of boiling water - the biscuits and sausage were crunchy beyond belief. It was like eating a bag of chips The Marinara had like 10 noodles and 100 meatball chunks throughout the bag. Again I let it sit for the appropriate time and I added the right amount of water. The sauce was way runny and again way more meat than pasta, the pasta was nonexistent The Alfredo - the flavor wasn’t there for me. Rusty tried his and said that’s as good as he’s had in restaurants but man I question the restaurants you eat at. Like if I was starving that meal would’ve passed by no question. But if I was camping or having a replacement meal for home I’d have to go with an MRE. I will say I’m from the Army and I’m an off breed - I’m one of the people that enjoys eating MREs. Are they good - not necessarily but so help me I’d eat them over this PR any day of the week I love this channel and do not mean to offend you guys. We like what we like right? I just wanted to give my honest opinion - you guys love this product and I will never attempt to take that away from you. It just wasn’t for me. I still have the Beef Stroganoff to try but other than that again I personally was unimpressed

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

@@michaelscaccia1454 No offense at all, Michael! I hope you can tell through the video that we were giving our honest opinions. We take that seriously and are not going to promote a product we don't like/trust. I am curious though... did you try comparing your Peak meals to something like Mountain House or other brands? There are a few options from Mountain House that I like better than similar options from Peak (I love the yellow curry from MH for example), but overall we liked Peak the best. The only thing I might suggest for the rest of the Peak meals you have is once you add the water, make sure to zip them up then mix them well with your hands, even shaking them around a little bit. I believe the biscuits are supposed to be broken up when opened as well. Also let them sit a little longer. I have found after many of these types of meals that sitting longer is better. As for us, we're going to keep eating Peak. If your experience isn't better with your last meals on hand, I hope you find something you like better. And be sure to tell us about it! -Rusty

@michaelscaccia1454 Жыл бұрын

@@Equip2Endure I did try the Mountain House Chili and Stroganoff and I enjoyed them both…might give those a go with Peak and see how they compare. I’ll take your advice and let them sit a bit longer next time and see what happens. I absolutely can tell you guys genuinely love this product so that’s what matters…I know you’re not doing like a false advertisement! Thanks for the feedback I’ll let you know my experience…I’m only recently getting into emergency preparedness/ backpacking meals so I’m trying to find out what it is I like! The one thing across both brands I don’t really like is the meat - there’s like a weird gritty texture to them and I don’t know why…the veggies pasta and sauces all taste normal but for some reason the meats are weird

@GeneralMills66 Жыл бұрын

DANG Chris rockin the kerrmit sub nice watch!!

@kavik2825 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone reviewed the emergency food from the LDS emergency food store?

@jokertim777 10 ай бұрын

Lifeboat rations come in different flavors! The Datrex coconut shortbread cookie type you tried is the worst tasting (and dry) compared to others. I found a lemon bar shortbread that was night and day better. Years later, Wal-Mart started selling an Apple flavored one in their camping section (at the time it was $5 for 2400 calories if I am remembering correctly) that also tasted good. The advantage of lifeboat rations is that they require no water, cook time, or utensils. They are also very compact in size compared to other options (lots of calories per square inch). Having said that, there is no way a person would want to eat ONLY lifeboat rations. A potential use for the product is to add calories to your day as a side dish or snack around other foods. Many survival/emergency food kits are LOW in calories, so it would be nice to have some add-on options to fill you up.

@anthonygorrell1343 Жыл бұрын

I always seem to have issues with scrambled eggs, not reconstitution in the very middle, so I solved by extra water to fully constitute then quickly finish in fry pan winds up perfect

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

Good Tip, Anthony! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. -Rusty

@doma152 2 жыл бұрын

I actually like the alpine forever mac and cheese but the only complaint is the veggies that are in it stays a little crispy even if you let it sit for an extra 20 minutes from my experience.

@viperisheye9433 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried O meals like a civilian mre but just the main course

@maureenpeterson5237 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried Valley Food? I am curious as to how it tastes...Thank you for taste testing 🙂

@scwrathify Жыл бұрын

Total noob - great video. It's especially helpful to see the before/after cooking for context. I like the comments you make that seem to range from "I could enjoy" to "I could eat if necessary".

@johnbishop2356 8 ай бұрын

Hi, can you please compare individual ingredients to the meals you just tried.....? GOD BLESS

@lethalwolf7455 Жыл бұрын

I think the best prep food is US Humanitarian MREs. Very high calorie, designed to be non thirst inducing, and require no water. Too many people take water for granted in the event of an emergency. It’s far more important than food and in bad circumstances you might just want to use what you have to drink it, not food prep. Canned tuna, spam, and beef stew are good to have as well

@55Quirll 11 ай бұрын

A great video and the reason for the price difference, in my opinion, is the quality that goes into making the product. Mnt. House uses real meat whereas Ready Wise doesn't. The top 3 are pricier because of that. I would choose any of the top three without question and not even consider the bottom ones, except perhaps the emergency bars. As to the MRE, I am not sure, I would have to do a taste test myself. An excellent video and comparison, I have seen other videos that compared Mt. House and Ready Wise and they ranked them the same as you do, the reason being is Mt. House uses meat, and Ready Wise has meat, but also meat substitutes. Again, take care and stay well.

@marcohgn Жыл бұрын

What's the best bang for your buck, if you're on survival mode taste is the last thing on your mind. Which 1 can I get more for the money. Thx

@usafairmanlord 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this at 4am, and found myself eating a Peak Performance Chicken Alfredo Pasta... some of those brands remind me of Knorr Pasta Sides found at the grocery store, probably cost less as well.

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, P.Smurf! Is that peak performance Alfredo not surprisingly good for a "just add water" meal? That's the first meal I tried from Peak and I was shocked at how good it was (for being a freeze dried pouch meal). -Rusty

@Patrickjohnphotography 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, some products have hidden bonuses, I wonder about Knorr?

@albertvonschultz9137 2 жыл бұрын

Well one thing you like you said about the MRE is they've had enough people to experiment on. LOL

@guti6874 2 жыл бұрын

Should’ve tried omeals. Just add cold water and it heats itself and gets extremely hot

@davidgomez5116 Жыл бұрын

Maybe Should've just poured the entire contents onto a new plate for each one. Thx for the video guys... also what about nutristore brand I noticed them on Amazon and am curious

@donbeasley5740 2 жыл бұрын

I think that it would be better as a blind taste test

@nkyezlewisful 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon doesn't allow sellers to offer their products through someone else for a lower price through their agreement to sell through them and that's for any product sold through Amazon. That may be why

@TheJC1988 4 ай бұрын

I have both MH and Peak, and I can say this was an honest review. I was a MH fan boy until I got my hands on a bag of the Peak. Never looked back LOL but I still do carry both because they both taste great and the MH is a bit cheaper for a really good quality/shelf life/backpacking food. Peak is a tier above any other I’ve tried though, go get a bag and try it for dinner at home, you will not be disappointed.

@deboraheriksen881 8 ай бұрын

Our plan for the emergency rations is as a supplement to the calorie count. Even with mountian house, hitting 2000 plus calories a day with just the recommended servings is tough. And planning for 3000 in times of a lot of movement, or work is better. Adding emergency rations, which are designed to not need a not of water to digest, as snacks, is a calorie booster.

@soliduslake21 10 күн бұрын

If y’all are gonna give “preparedness context” then stating the shelf life is paramount to deciding which option is best.

@Awholeopinion Жыл бұрын

I wish we could’ve had a quality control like a banquet meal lol

@joannpritchett5076 Ай бұрын

Interesting comparisons. Have to admit MRE's came out long after I retired. We were using the canned C Rations (heavy but palatable) and later the LRRP's. Generally we found out how good they tasted was dependent on several things. a) How hungry are you, b) How long until your next resupply (if any), and c) what additives you were able to bring with you. I never,NEVER, went without my bottle of Tabasco. Was able to try MRE's some years later when my son joined the Army. Not bad and weight was not an issue. Have been wanting to try some of the the newer emergency rations but at 78 the ground does not sleep as well as it used to. Just remember, sometimes you gotta get creative to make things taste acceptable.

@Battleis-Assimous 5 ай бұрын

I know this is a little late to mention, but don't you think the Desiccant packet should be removed before you cook and eat the food? Just wondering.

@Eddie-rm4xc Жыл бұрын

My big question is, does the package find print mention bio engineered or GMO?

@hunterklemz0597 9 ай бұрын

Bet it does

@frshbrgrt_vrc 4 ай бұрын

Man, if only I'd seen this two years ago, I could have mentioned that Good To-Go is kicking ass at backpacking/emergency meals.

@Isaac_L.. 4 ай бұрын

Have a way to get readwise meals for really cheap (under $6 per pouch). I just tried their lasagna and thought it was actually pretty ok, but after watching this I'll definitely steer clear of their Alfredo and beef stroganoff flavors. Good to know about Peak, a local gas station has them at $9 a meal, cheaper than I can get most Mountain House Meals.

@opensage01 2 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about getting a few months of food storage just in case there is another pandemic, or some other unforeseeable emergency that would make getting food for a while either very hard, or extremely expensive. I have been looking at the Ready Hour 3 month supply, but after seeing this video I decided that I might be happier with Mountain House. I looked at the results on your website (Thank you for creating such an easy and understandable review and chart) and noticed that Mountain House was not very much more expensive than the Ready Hour. That is until I priced both of their 3 month emergency meal kits on their websites. The Ready Hour 3 month supply was $897and the Mountain House 3 month supply was $2,359 which is a little over 2 and a half times more (as of July 2022). So at this point, I think I am back to considering the Ready Hour. I am prepared for cooking without electricity, or gas at the house and I am not looking so much for a mobile situation since there are not many natural disasters near me. But I am looking for long term storage that will be able to last a long time. At this point I am thinking the balance between cost and taste is Ready Hour for my situation. It seems to be middle of the road in taste, but comes in at a low budget price. I am very fortunate to never in my life having needed a 3 month emergency food supply, but I think of it as insurance and I am willing to sacrifice a taste quality for the price difference since I the odds are against me ever actually ever really needing a 3 month supply of emergency food. Thank you very much for making this video and also writing the article with the chart on your website. It was a very informative review. Thanks again and cheers.

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Opensage... and thanks for watching! Whatever you decide to do, at least you are making an informed decision. Hope to see you around on the channel. Have a great one! -Rusty

@PlayingWithFireOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ship to Canada? New subscriber !

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to have you, amigo! Shipping Peak Refuel out of the states is not a standard offering right now. Maybe in the future though. If you order Mountain House instead be sure to use code E2E for a 10% discount. -Rusty

@rhiannonneubet4768 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever try wise company and douse military rations go out of date or any food for survival is it ok to eat?

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! ReadyWise is the new name for Wise Company. -Rusty

@tattoochef 2 жыл бұрын

So you said that eating the pouches meals after a while gives you gut bombs but the peak won't do that. So whats different with the peak to no rip out your guts?

@Equip2Endure 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I can't give you the specific scientific reasons that Peak Refuel doesn't have that effect, but they claim it's because they use real food with no additives. From Personal experience, this seems to be the case. -Rusty

@rickinlaughlin5697 6 күн бұрын

long range patrol rations and space ration are the best

@mikehudson4999 2 жыл бұрын

our base exchange sells Mountain House brands in the camping section and i think they go for 7 or 8 bucks if i remember right

@yotersmitt Жыл бұрын

For someone who has to eat gluten free, Next Mile Meals is your only good option. For the rest of the fam, Peak Fuel sounds like jam. Thanks much guys for being our guinea pigs.

@Equip2Endure Жыл бұрын

Happy to help and thanks for watching! -Rusty

@johnmccabe7708 10 ай бұрын

I buy mountain house and ready hour. The thing that’s good about ready hour is they don’t just sell this. They have # 10cans of veggies, beans, meat and you can combine these into better meals. They’re not geared towards camping or backpacking. They’re geared towards survival like hurricane outages.

@Taylormade2350 2 жыл бұрын

Hey these guys sent us this really cool cutlery. Continues to use a cheap ass plastic fork as the cutlery sent just sits there.

@Catechuman23 2 жыл бұрын

If crap hits the fan I'm sure people would trade lots of ammo for a few packs readywise 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ is this emergency food or glamping food?

@ssing7113 10 ай бұрын

It’s glamping food Somehow people are confusing you’d eat anything short of eating bark and animal poo and somehow you are so far gone from civilization that you somehow underpacked and haven’t eaten in a week 😂 For people wanting convenience. Uniformity. Weight savings. And feeling cool either weekend camping or a month long hiking trail… It’s first class food. If you were actually poor you’d be taking those brick bars and moving on with the day. We live in a first world society where somehow good isn’t good enough anymore 😂