Mountain House Pilot Crackers 10 Can

mountain house products taste great with very long shelf life.

Was very surprised to find these on sale at Amazon - they're usually $25 - $28 a can and never on sale, so if they drop down around $10 or so, JUMP ON IT. Six #10 cans make a case, and a case pack tends to travel better. These come sixty or so loose-packed crackers to a can (as opposed to the seventy that come in the Saratoga Farms #10 cans), so expect some crumbs and some broken crackers - not a big deal for me, as the broken ones are still just as nutritious.Also, be very clear that these are relatively neutral-flavored survival biscuits; think of them as slightly sweeter and thicker unsalted tops saltines. They're something to put your peanut butter or deviled ham or sardines on; they're something to help pad out a meal or accompany a soup or stew. And they're good plain, too - not super exciting hand-made-artisanal wowsie-wow, but a good example of the biscuit baker's art.Do check the cans to make sure they're properly sealed - have had one can of another manufacturer's product with an obviously bad mechanical seal that was hidden by the plastic cover, and the time to discover that type of a problem is not when TEOTWAWKI is coming down around your ears.It's also not a bad idea to tape a P-38 or P-51 (preferred - they're bigger and easier to operate) can opener under the lid of one can per case.The manufacturer states that these have a shelf life of '... up to 30 years' given proper storage (<60F, cool dry location out of direct sunlight), but realistically, these are crackers packed in a sealed can with an oxygen absorber - keep 'em in the house and they should be good forever.Some other reviewers point out that even on sale these are a tad expensive for everyday use, and I agree - but they're good to have put by for a rainy day, and properly stored your grandkid's grandkids will be able to enjoy them.

This comes in a metal can that needs a can opener to get open, from there it has a plastic lid to seal it up again. Those seeking to prolong the "Good for 1 week after opening" recommendation should put these into smaller containers/ziplog bags as to not keep exposing the whole batch to keep these "fresh".They're buttery and though they contain sodium, they're not salty-tasting. A bit thirst provoking, and it's generally a good idea to drink water alongside grains like this anyway. Take it in regular bites, it's like a cookie more than a cracker.Quite addictive on their own, be careful about that.

Purchased one can of these crackers as a backup snack , ended up opening them up. The crackers and sealed in a tin can, so have a can opener handy. If you have never eaten this type of cracker before you might be surprised. They are a larger, thicker cracker, little to no salt and are baked. Size is about twice the size of a Ritz cracker. I ate five crackers with a thick MRE cheese spread, they did NOT break or crumble like a smaller cracker would have and YES very filling. My dislike is the price per can, containing 60 crackers which makes them expensive! You are paying for long term food. Not sure I would buy another can at that price point. Overall the taste is plain but good, they are thick enough to spread a thick topping on them without breaking.

I see many reviews on just the taste/texture? That's most important? These are good for 30 years!! The taste is very close to a Ritz cracker without the added salt topping. Yes, somewhat sweet without the salt hit. I would say they are a very good companion to the other Mountain House products, which I consider excellent. Those have some serious salt in them, this is the balance for that. I'm not buying these to top with my favorite Beluga Caviar... I'm scooping out chili mac, or chicken and rice...etc. Gotta have some crunch during the Apocalpse, at least until the rapture,....after which, I won't care, or maybe I will?? 8>) Now give me some C-rat pound cake and I really won't care. I put that suggestion into Mountain House....