---
product_id: 186159769
title: "Mountain House Gluten-Free Rice & Chicken Freeze-Dried Food for Camping, 12 Servings, 30-Year Shelf-Life"
brand: "mountain house"
price: "A$154"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Mountain House"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/186159769-mountain-house-gluten-free-rice-and-chicken-freeze-dried-food
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# 30-year shelf life lightweight & portable recyclable packaging Mountain House Gluten-Free Rice & Chicken Freeze-Dried Food for Camping, 12 Servings, 30-Year Shelf-Life

**Brand:** mountain house
**Price:** A$154
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥾 Adventure-Ready Comfort Food That Lasts Decades!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mountain House Gluten-Free Rice & Chicken Freeze-Dried Food for Camping, 12 Servings, 30-Year Shelf-Life by mountain house
- **How much does it cost?** A$154 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/186159769-mountain-house-gluten-free-rice-and-chicken-freeze-dried-food)

## Best For

- mountain house enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mountain house brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly Packaging:** Recycle pouches for free with TerraCycle and protect the outdoors you love.
- • **30-Year Taste Guarantee:** Decades-long shelf life ensures your emergency pantry is always stocked.
- • **Gluten-Free & All-Natural:** Certified gluten-free with no fillers, preservatives, or artificial additives.
- • **Ready in Under 10 Minutes:** Just add water for a hot, hearty meal—no cleanup, no hassle.
- • **Lightweight & Backpacker-Approved:** Compact pouches lighten your load for every outdoor adventure.

## Overview

Mountain House Gluten-Free Rice & Chicken Freeze-Dried Food delivers 12 servings of savory, nutrient-locked comfort food in lightweight, portable pouches. With a proven 30-year shelf life and certified gluten-free ingredients, it’s the trusted choice for campers, backpackers, and emergency preppers who demand convenience, taste, and reliability—all while minimizing environmental impact with recyclable packaging.

## Description

Since 1969, Mountain House has been the trusted leader in freeze-dried meals for camping, backpacking, hiking, and emergency food storage. Known as the original and best-tasting brand, Mountain House makes comfort food that feels like home—even when you’re miles away on the trail. Every pouch is lightweight, portable, and easy to prepare—just add water and enjoy a hearty, ready-to-eat meal in minutes. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, thru-hikers, campers, and families, our meals won’t weigh you down and make fueling your adventure simple and satisfying. Unlike other survival food and emergency rations, Mountain House focuses on taste first, delivering classic recipes and comfort food flavors that keep you energized and happy wherever you are. Backed by our Taste Guarantee and a shelf life of up to 30 years, Mountain House is also the go-to choice for preppers and long-term emergency food supply storage, giving you peace of mind that your pantry is always stocked for the unexpected. Whether you’re conquering a summit, planning a weekend camping trip, or building a reliable survival kit, Mountain House ensures you’re ready for every adventure—because with us, it’s always adventure made delicious.

Review: Been using mountain House for years excellent brand - Excellent taste excellent price great free hurricane supply and the number 10 cans and individual couches great for camping or taking the lunch
Review: Not quite Southern style but tastes great - This is a favorite of mine. I do add about 2 TBSP more water than called for, and I let it 'steep' 5-10 mins longer. This is partly because of the pouch type. Getting water in the corners and getting everything mixed up can be a bit of a pain. It's also because I like a softer biscuit. The first time I had these, I was surprised at MH's interpretation of this Southern favorite. It's bits of biscuit in with everything else in the gravy. It's not as peppery as I like, but that's easily remedied. It's also not the usual presentation but it works! Mountain House is our favorite, by far, prepared foods seller. Never any TVP or fillers. They don't use wads of salt and/or citric acid as cheap "flavor". No preservatives or any other crud. As well as being a prepper in general, we live in the mountains. Being snowed in, often w/o power, is fairly normal and this is part of our preparation for it. They have a large range of meals, a decent range of sides and breakfasts, and you can't beat a 25+ yr shelf life. I have a love/hate thing going with MH's pouches. Most stuff we buy is #10 cans, but for BOBs and other times, we stick with pouches. They can be a bit deep for normal utensils, so a bit messy to get your hand in, but you can cut the bag down after it's finished 'cooking' and that helps. The corners of the bags can be a pain, to make sure you get the water in everywhere, but the corners are also what allows the bags to stand on their own. That is *very* handy, especially if you're by yourself, to be able to pour w/o having to hold the bag. For these, I sometimes eat them if my hubs has fallen asleep on the couch before I'm ready to hit the sack. I have a kettle in my office and I just make me up one of these for a midnite snack. Good stuff! Don't forget to use the Smile.desertcart.com address - It's an desertcart program where many everyday things you buy will generate a small donation from desertcart to the charity of your choice at no cost to you. Info here: https://smile.desertcart.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_rspo_laas_aas

## Features

- BEST-TASTING COMFORT FOOD - Made in the USA since 1969, we have been cooking up your favorite comfort food meals and freeze-drying them to create the best-tasting and convenient outdoor adventure meals available. Freeze-dried to lock in nutrients and freshness, enjoy rice and chicken in a savory sauce, accented with peppers, carrots, and celery.
- EASY TO PACK & QUICK PREP - Just add water and eat straight from the pouch in less than 10 minutes, with no cleanup. Mountain House meals are lightweight and portable, lightening your load when every ounce in your backpack matters. Perfect for camping, backpacking, or any outdoor adventure.
- HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS – Mountain House meals are made with high-quality ingredients, never any fillers. Enjoy six pouches (12 total servings) free of artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives and certified gluten-free by GFCO.
- SHELF STABLE - With the longest proven shelf life in the industry backed by our steadfast 30-Year Taste Guarantee, Mountain House is an essential addition to your emergency food supply, ensuring you're always ready for anything that comes your way.
- RECYCLABLE - Recycle used pouches with TerraCycle for free to reduce your footprint and preserve the great outdoors for fellow adventurers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084J5PHNW |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Allergen Information | Shellfish Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,909 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #8 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food |
| Brand Name | Mountain House |
| Color | Blue |
| Container Type | Pouch |
| Cuisine | American |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,528 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Rice and Chicken |
| Included Components | Six Pouches |
| Item Form | Freeze-Dried |
| Item Type Name | Freeze-Dried Camping Food, Backpacking Food, Emergency Food or Survival Food |
| Item Weight | 4.2 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Mountain House |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Number of Pieces | 6 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Backpacking, Camping, Emergency Food Storage, Hiking, Quick Meals at Home |
| Size | 6 Pack |
| Specialty | Gluten Free |
| UPC | 041133131667 |
| Unit Count | 25.2 Ounce |
| Warranty Description | 30 Year Taste Guarantee |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mountain House
- **Diet Type:** Gluten Free
- **Package Information:** Pouch
- **Number of Items:** 6
- **Flavor:** Rice and Chicken

## Images

![Mountain House Gluten-Free Rice & Chicken Freeze-Dried Food for Camping, 12 Servings, 30-Year Shelf-Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eC2TaySJL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The description says chicken And rice but the ingredients say chicken fat. Is there any chicken?**
A: The rendered chicken fat is just part of what makes the sauce. If you look at the ingredients all the way at the bottom under the contents for the chicken, it says chicken meat. I can attest to the fact that these meals are of good quality, and this particular meal does indeed contain pieces of chicken, not just fat.

**Q: Has anyone else not received their order from this seller?**
A: Should be the same

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Been using mountain House for years excellent brand
*by J***R on January 8, 2026*

Excellent taste excellent price great free hurricane supply and the number 10 cans and individual couches great for camping or taking the lunch

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not quite Southern style but tastes great
*by �***T on May 8, 2021*

This is a favorite of mine. I do add about 2 TBSP more water than called for, and I let it 'steep' 5-10 mins longer. This is partly because of the pouch type. Getting water in the corners and getting everything mixed up can be a bit of a pain. It's also because I like a softer biscuit. The first time I had these, I was surprised at MH's interpretation of this Southern favorite. It's bits of biscuit in with everything else in the gravy. It's not as peppery as I like, but that's easily remedied. It's also not the usual presentation but it works! Mountain House is our favorite, by far, prepared foods seller. Never any TVP or fillers. They don't use wads of salt and/or citric acid as cheap "flavor". No preservatives or any other crud. As well as being a prepper in general, we live in the mountains. Being snowed in, often w/o power, is fairly normal and this is part of our preparation for it. They have a large range of meals, a decent range of sides and breakfasts, and you can't beat a 25+ yr shelf life. I have a love/hate thing going with MH's pouches. Most stuff we buy is #10 cans, but for BOBs and other times, we stick with pouches. They can be a bit deep for normal utensils, so a bit messy to get your hand in, but you can cut the bag down after it's finished 'cooking' and that helps. The corners of the bags can be a pain, to make sure you get the water in everywhere, but the corners are also what allows the bags to stand on their own. That is *very* handy, especially if you're by yourself, to be able to pour w/o having to hold the bag. For these, I sometimes eat them if my hubs has fallen asleep on the couch before I'm ready to hit the sack. I have a kettle in my office and I just make me up one of these for a midnite snack. Good stuff! Don't forget to use the Smile.Amazon.com address - It's an Amazon program where many everyday things you buy will generate a small donation from Amazon to the charity of your choice at no cost to you. Info here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_rspo_laas_aas

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Freeze Dried food available!
*by D***N on December 9, 2025*

Mountain House makes high quality freeze dried food. The taste is unbelievably great. Some meals are so good it taste like top notch freshly prepared meals!

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*Store origin: AU*
*Last updated: 2026-01-30*