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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: actionshooter on August 18, 2012, 08:39:27 PM

Title: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: actionshooter on August 18, 2012, 08:39:27 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle:
I got kind of got excited when atfulldraw posted that Fred Meyer had the Mountain House meals on sale. Then I started thinking, how much is too much? Its not going to go bad, but I'm starting to feel like a prepper. :chuckle:
Anybody have some REALLY old freeze dry? I mean 20 years old.........is it still good?
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: Shawn Ryan on August 19, 2012, 11:10:08 PM: The oldest I have is probably 5-6 years old. And I'm not even close to the Prepper that you are! That is a supply. Any particular event that you are prepping for? Mega solar flare is my current guess for a need... we are entering the high point of the 13-year flare cycle. But I don't prep.
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 19, 2012, 11:16:43 PM: Now that is a pile of food :chuckle:
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: dreamingbig on August 20, 2012, 07:31:13 AM: They put best buy dates on the MH meals.
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: brocka on August 20, 2012, 09:30:37 AM: I think MH has a 7 year shelf life.
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: atfulldraw on August 20, 2012, 09:49:29 AM: Quote from: brocka on August 20, 2012, 09:30:37 AM
I think MH has a 7 year shelf life.
I thought they were good for 25 years. :dunno:
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: dreamingbig on August 20, 2012, 09:51:53 AM: From their website:

"Pouches--7 Year Shelf Life *
Based on storage studies over several years, in 2006 the shelf life was increased by an impressive 40%, from 5 years to 7 years! That’s right -- our shelf life is at least 7 years from the date of manufacture as long as the pouch is stored unopened in a cool area. After 7 years a change in flavor and appearance may be noticed. For best results, avoid prolonged storage at temperatures above 75° F (24° C)."
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: brocka on August 20, 2012, 10:28:30 AM: Quote from: dreamingbig on August 20, 2012, 09:51:53 AM
From their website:

"Pouches--7 Year Shelf Life *
Based on storage studies over several years, in 2006 the shelf life was increased by an impressive 40%, from 5 years to 7 years! That’s right -- our shelf life is at least 7 years from the date of manufacture as long as the pouch is stored unopened in a cool area. After 7 years a change in flavor and appearance may be noticed. For best results, avoid prolonged storage at temperatures above 75° F (24° C)."

Yep, That is what I read.
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: actionshooter on August 20, 2012, 05:16:02 PM: I've seen the 7 year shelf life and wondered if was really accurate. I had heard (rumor) that they put the 7 year shelf life on because the FDA requires an experation date on all food. :dunno:

I'm not prepping for anything, I'm just a sucker for a good deal. :chuckle: I know a guy who knows a guy and I bought that supply for 60% off of retail. :hello:
I figure I'm good for 6-8 years of backcountry cookin...................just a little worried if it will last that long.
And if the economy goes the way of Greece, I have about 2 months of food for the family. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Freeze Dry.....how much is too much?
Post by: bassquatch on August 20, 2012, 09:03:31 PM: With that amount you could LIVE in the woods for 7 years before you would need more!! :chuckle: