We went into a back area in Co. not knowing if the springs were flowing and planned our meals around water conservation good thing too cuz they were not flowing this year. We looked close at various supermarts and found numerous meals that required no water. They weighed less and have equal or better nutrition value than mountain house and zero water usage or cook stove needed. Uncle bens now has a rice pack ready to eat. There is packaged fully cooked chicken, turkey, ham, beef, salmon. Then all the various noodles. Worked well, was light versus water usage and nutrient value, was filling, and tasted great. Just something to think about. Have fun and good luck!