how many years would one of these last?

The Mountain House Essential bucket has a 30 year shelf life.

No. Although certified GF by the GFCO I have tried various meals on different occasions with the same results. Although they are definitely tasty and super convenient for my extensive travels (I prep with my own dual voltage kettle pot), it would appear there is some wheat, barley and/or rye cross contamination occurring somewhere in the manufacturing process. Please understand that I really wanted these items to be an option for me hence the multiple attempts with consumption but I have been managing celiac disease long enough to recognize the symptoms associated with inadvertent ingestion.

how long will this store outside in unstable temperature?

Recommended storage is below 75 degrees. Temps above this can alter the taste of the food if stored for long periods of time.

Do you have kits with indivdual meals and not bulk meals per packets?

This bucket contains 12 individual pouches that contain 2 servings of each meal per pouch. It is not a bulk meal contained within

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Essential Bucket

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Brand
Mountain House
Diet Type
Gluten Free
Flavor
Essential - 12
Number of Items
1
Package Information
Bucket

⏳30-year shelf life

⚡ready in under 10 minutes

🥘12 gourmet freeze-dried pouches

£214.47

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Description

🥾 Ready for anything, anytime—because survival should taste this good!

LIGHTNING FAST PREP - Just add water and enjoy a hot meal in less than 10 minutes—no cleanup needed.
EPIC 30 YEAR SHELF LIFE - Stay prepared for decades with guaranteed freshness and taste.
LIGHTWEIGHT SPACE SMART - Compact 5 lb bucket fits perfectly in your emergency kit or adventure pack.
ECO FRIENDLY RESPONSIBLE - Recycle pouches for free with TerraCycle and protect the outdoors you love.
GOURMET COMFORT FOOD ANYWHERE - Savor 12 delicious, high-quality meals made in the USA since 1969.

Mountain House Emergency Meal Assortment Kits offer 22 servings of premium freeze-dried meals with a 30-year shelf life. Designed for disaster preparedness and outdoor adventures, these gluten-free meals require only water and under 10 minutes to prepare. Packaged in a lightweight, compact bucket, they combine convenience, quality, and sustainability with recyclable pouches and a trusted American brand legacy since 1969.

Specifications

ASIN	B0843J11JW
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Shellfish Free
Best Sellers Rank	#5,123 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #14 in Camping Freeze-Dried Food
Brand	Mountain House
Brand Name	Mountain House
Color	Blue
Container Type	Bucket
Cuisine	American
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,225 Reviews
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Essential Bucket - 12 pouches
Included Components	12 Pouches
Item Form	Freeze-Dried
Item Type Name	Freeze-Dried Camping Food, Backpacking Food, Emergency Food or Survival Food
Item Weight	1.19 kg
Manufacturer	Mountain House
Model Number	0081663A
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	12
Package Information	Bucket
Package Size Name	Bucket
Part Number	0081663A
Recommended Uses For Product	Backpacking, Camping, Emergency Food Storage, Hiking, Quick Meals at Home
Set Name	Essential Meal Assortment Bucket
Size	Net Wt 41.8 oz (2.6 lbs)
Specialty	Gluten Free
UPC	041133816632
Unit Count	41.8 Ounce
Warranty Description	30-Year Taste Guarantee

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