The Peak Refuel was absolutely amazing on my first backpack hunt, I'd never tried it before that. I made some for my daughter and I about 6 months later at home and discovered it was less than stellar.
Yes, to try new flavors or new brands. Much safer method than finding out it's not compatible in the woods. There is a photo from Robtattoo on the forum regarding explosive feces and the most unlucky tree in the land.
Never ate it just because I liked it so much I would forgo eating fresh veggies, and non-freeze dried meat.
Have eaten them at home with the kids. Complete with boiling the water on the jetboil. Just 2 nights ago my 11 year old said he likes the MH ice cream sandwich better than the real thing.
I would like to see a documentary along the lines of “Super Size Me” called “Mountain House Me” where someone eats nothing but Mountain House. My guess is they would be dead within a year. It would be an expensive and stinky way to go.
We got back late from a hunt once and thought it would be a good idea to make some of the sweet and sour pork at home. I couldn't eat it after looking at it. It was not visually appealing. I prefer to eat it in the dark.
We will make an occasional raspberry crumble though.