· prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 6:34 AM ET
Mountain House vs Peak Refuel
The numbers, side by side: freeze-dried & long-term food. Built from the prices we collect every day at Mountain House and Peak Refuel. No opinions, just math.
The short answer
On cost per 2,000-calorie day, the cheapest Peak Refuel food today is $23.90 a day vs. $38.06 for Mountain House. Median: $41.93 (Mountain House) vs. $32.59 (Peak Refuel).
🥫 Freeze-Dried & Long-Term Food
| Freeze-Dried & Long-Term Food | Mountain House | Peak Refuel |
|---|---|---|
| Products tracked | 105 | 35 |
| In stock today | 76 | 35 |
| Lowest in-stock price | $4.99 ✓ | $7.99 |
| Median in-stock price | $12.99 ✓ | $14.99 |
| Brand markdowns today | 7 (median 7% off) | 8 (median 14% off) |
| Cheapest 2,000-kcal day | $38.06 | $23.90 ✓ |
| Median 2,000-kcal day | $41.93 | $32.59 ✓ |
| Longest shelf-life claim | 30 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 Peak Refuel freeze-dried & long-term food
- OnX Elite Summit Pack: $23.90/day ($113.16)
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites: $24.97/day ($7.99)
- OnX Elite Trail Pack: $24.98/day ($43.47)
- Creamy Peaches and Oats: $25.72/day ($12.99)
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bites: $26.20/day ($7.99)
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 Peak Refuel?
On cost per 2,000-calorie day, the cheapest Peak Refuel food today is $23.90 a day vs. $38.06 for Mountain House. Median: $41.93 (Mountain House) vs. $32.59 (Peak Refuel). Prices change daily, and this page updates with them.
How many Mountain House and Peak Refuel products do you track?
105 from Mountain House (80 in stock today) and 35 from Peak Refuel (35 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.