Backpackers Pantry sells 1 ounce packets of freeze dried beef ($6.70) and chicken ($5.90).


I could buy a 17 ounce can of Mountain House freeze dried chicken for $29.59 which is $1.72 per ounce. I think there are some cheaper options as well. However I want the small packet size and I want to be able to send them out in a mail drop and have them be good for a few weeks. Two questions...


1. How do you think repackaging and vacuum sealing would affect the shelf stability?

2. Do you know of any sources for small freeze dried meat packets that are more economical?