· prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET
Mountain House vs Legacy
The numbers, side by side: freeze-dried & long-term food. Built from the prices we collect every day at Mountain House and Legacy. No opinions, just math.
The short answer
On cost per 2,000-calorie day, the cheapest Legacy food today is $12.59 a day vs. $38.06 for Mountain House. Median: $41.93 (Mountain House) vs. $14.05 (Legacy).
🥫 Freeze-Dried & Long-Term Food
| Freeze-Dried & Long-Term Food | Mountain House | Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Products tracked | 105 | 65 |
| In stock today | 76 | 25 |
| Lowest in-stock price | $4.99 ✓ | $20.99 |
| Median in-stock price | $12.99 ✓ | $330.00 |
| Brand markdowns today | 7 (median 7% off) | 0 |
| Cheapest 2,000-kcal day | $38.06 | $12.59 ✓ |
| Median 2,000-kcal day | $41.93 | $14.05 ✓ |
| Longest shelf-life claim | 30 yr | 25 yr |
Cheapest Mountain House freeze-dried & long-term food
- 14 Day Emergency Food Supply: $38.06/day ($457.99)
- Just in Case...® 3 Day Emergency Food Supply: $39.07/day ($99.99)
- Chicken & Dumplings: $44.79/day ($12.99)
- Mexican-Style Adobo Rice & Chicken: $44.79/day ($12.99)
Cheapest Legacy freeze-dried & long-term food
- 120 Serving Breakfast Bucket - 36 lbs: $12.59/day ($330.00)
- Premium 6480 Serving Package - 1662 lbs: $12.74/day ($16,500.00)
- Premium 4320 Serving Package - 1108 lbs: $12.88/day ($11,120.00)
- Premium 2880 Serving Package - 739 lbs: $13.20/day ($7,595.00)
- Premium 2160 Serving Package - 554 lbs: $13.32/day ($5,750.00)
Price history started Oct 17, 2026; week-over-week changes appear as it builds. Prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.
How to read this
A ✓ marks the lower number in a row. Median prices depend on what each brand sells (a brand with many small items looks "cheaper"), so for food the fair comparison is cost per 2,000-calorie day. See methods.
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Questions people ask
Which is cheaper, Mountain House or Legacy?
On cost per 2,000-calorie day, the cheapest Legacy food today is $12.59 a day vs. $38.06 for Mountain House. Median: $41.93 (Mountain House) vs. $14.05 (Legacy). Prices change daily, and this page updates with them.
How many Mountain House and Legacy products do you track?
105 from Mountain House (80 in stock today) and 113 from Legacy (53 in stock), checked once a day at each brand's own store.
Is this a quality review?
No. We compare prices and the specs each brand publishes. We don't test products or take money from brands for placement.