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Post by joevogel on Jan 16, 2018 10:05:36 GMT -8
Trader Joe's sells a version of the KIND bars Those bars are very delicious! and relatively inexpensive.
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 16, 2018 10:10:52 GMT -8
and relatively inexpensive. yes--that's what first attracted me. They are 99 cents each (IIRC, $4.99 for a box of 5), compared to something like $2 for a KIND bar. The latter also have problems in cold conditions--they get too hard to bite. OTOH, the KIND bars have fruit in them, and probably sport more nutrients.
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Post by desert dweller on Jan 16, 2018 10:11:55 GMT -8
Usually Snickers. Sometimes a GORP variation.
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Post by tomas on Jan 16, 2018 11:04:41 GMT -8
Also Snickers. Provides both short- and mid-term energy. Plus it's filling.
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Post by bookmark2 on Jan 16, 2018 14:38:29 GMT -8
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Post by sarbar on Jan 16, 2018 14:58:30 GMT -8
So....unlike most here I can't bring nuts or seeds along, due to my youngest son's severe allergies. My snacks changed dramatically 5 years ago, from how I used to eat. So what do I carry? I carry my old standby's of potato chips (salt and potassium), jerky, dried fruit, cheese. I pack in some kind of bread or wrap and filling, his is gluten-free as well. I don't over think it anymore. To be truthful: Some hikes we literally stop at the store on the way and I buy single serving boxes of stuff I know he can eat safely.
But most likely I will never carry peanut or nut butter packets every again with me.
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Post by dogrescuer on Jan 16, 2018 16:24:38 GMT -8
Can you say sugar rush and quick crash. Sugars and nuts both. They hold me over until I get my afternoon beefstick. Like you said..."snack". Ah i c very nice.
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Post by dogrescuer on Jan 16, 2018 16:28:40 GMT -8
So....unlike most here I can't bring nuts or seeds along, due to my youngest son's severe allergies. My snacks changed dramatically 5 years ago, from how I used to eat. So what do I carry? I carry my old standby's of potato chips (salt and potassium), jerky, dried fruit, cheese. I pack in some kind of bread or wrap and filling, his is gluten-free as well. I don't over think it anymore. To be truthful: Some hikes we literally stop at the store on the way and I buy single serving boxes of stuff I know he can eat safely. But most likely I will never carry peanut or nut butter packets every again with me. Nice i never tried any dried fruit. Is it pricey?
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 16, 2018 16:34:41 GMT -8
i never tried any dried fruit. Is it pricey? Trader Joe's carries dried and freeze-dried fruits at very reasonable prices. Apricots and the like are often pretty cheap even in the grocery stores (check bulk bins).
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Post by joevogel on Jan 17, 2018 5:50:32 GMT -8
Trader Joe's carries dried and freeze-dried fruits Just tried their freeze dried beets.... I don't recommend it. But their freeze dried apples, apricots, strawberries are a staple for every hike for me. You can re-hydrate them and make some pretty mean desserts with them.
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Post by joevogel on Jan 17, 2018 5:55:17 GMT -8
Also, another really great snack/lunch on trail that I almost always bring is: 1 - Pouch tuna in olive oil 2 - Packets of mayo 2 - Packets of mustard 1 or 2 - Packets of relish salt and pepper to taste (usually bring those little packets) 10 to 15 - Ritz crackers Mix everything except crackers together in the tuna pouch, spoon on to the crackers. It's very satisfying and comes out to just over 100 calories per oz. total of about 700-800 calories, I would have to do the math again to figure it out exactly. Thought this would work well for you sarbar with some gluten free crackers. I got the idea when i friend of mine brought some of those pre-made tuna salad snack things. It comes in a can but seemed really appealing so I wanted to figure out how to do it without all the weight of the can and box etc.
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Post by cweston on Jan 17, 2018 5:59:13 GMT -8
Nice i never tried any dried fruit. Is it pricey? Yes, for everyday eating, store-bought dried fruit is can be pretty expensive. But I never worry about that too much when it comes to trail food. Unfortunately, I don’t get that many days out per year (typically a couple week-long BP trips, maybe a shorter trip here and there per year, plus a bunch of dayhikes around home), so I just don’t worry about the cost of my BPing food. It’s still a cheap vacation.
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Post by sarbar on Jan 17, 2018 7:53:47 GMT -8
When I pick up items at the store, I break down any packaging and leave it behind in the truck, to recycle later Crackers carry well in a mug btw!
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 17, 2018 9:16:20 GMT -8
Just tried their freeze dried beets.... I don't recommend it. LOL! I tried those, too. Happily, I got an employee to open a pack so we could both try it without me buying them (though TJs will take back anything you bought and then detested--I've done it for a couple of things). I like beets, but the drying process did something icky to them.
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Post by davesenesac on Jan 17, 2018 11:07:08 GMT -8
No single go to snack. We eat a lot and a bring a variety of different snacks. In fact much stuff I rarely eat at home. I learned decades ago that one of the primary reasons others often could not wait to return to civilization and thus whine about cutting itineraries short is they bring such boring bland foods. Note I also bring the best freeze dried meals for a single large meal each day.
As a naturally thin person, I've never had a weight problem eating sugary or salty food and in fact am psychologically addicted to it's pleasures. Although I strongly like chocolate, I have medical reason to limit its intake. So a mix of different non chocolate candy, various granola, sweet rolls, various cookies, crackers, salty nuts, sweet dried fruit snacks, and more. My favorite granola is the standard Post brand Simply Granola.
A recent product I'll highly recommend is at Walmart the Great Value brand Honey & Nut mix that is about $5 for a hefty package. Excellently salty and sweet though stay away if you have weak self control.
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