Trail snack suggestions

[pope]

Everybody is different. When I'm pushing hard all day...especially for more than one day, I want something that packs well, has massive caloric value, and that will not leave me hungry in a couple of hours. I want protein, fat, and salt. For me, salami and cheese are great for day trips when it's not too warm. On warmer and longer trips, I find salted nuts (prefer peanuts) keep me going. For dinner, give me lots of calories in the form of some kind of freeze-dried meal (based on beans and pasta).

[GoldenOscar]

All mentioned above bu the fruit bars, jerky and or pepperoni sticks are always at hand........if its around halloween then a bunch of mini candybars fill some pockets too.

[Eric M]

Landjaeger sausage is a good protein source that packs very well. Two a day is what I carry when backpacking.

I didn't even think of that. I should go buy a pound (or 2).

[kellama2001]

Protein Pucks are tasty, lightweight and really stick with ya.  Plus they are full of good stuff and all natural for those with food sensitivities

https://www.myproteinpuck.com/

[danderson]

  I like dried fruit like raisins, or pretty much name your favorite, I just dehydrated a bunch of fresh bing cherries and made my own trail mix, granola bars are good but in moderation, my all time favorite is Spam and cheese on a bagel, Just did a 3 day hike in the wilderness and ate only raisin bran with powdered milk and Bagels.

[muleyslayer]

I also found this thread from 2007 that says a lot of what has already been mentioned-including the peanut butter and bacon!
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,1404.msg13761.html#msg13761

If your worried about the colesterhol you can maybe make the wraps with turkey bacon. I have never tried making them this way, but turkey bacon is not bad.

[Eric M]

 Just did a 3 day hike in the wilderness and ate only raisin bran with powdered milk and Bagels.
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[Eric M]

I also found this thread from 2007 that says a lot of what has already been mentioned-including the peanut butter and bacon!
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,1404.msg13761.html#msg13761

If your worried about the colesterhol you can maybe make the wraps with turkey bacon. I have never tried making them this way, but turkey bacon is not bad.

I might try it. Not sure I'm 100% sold on peanut butter and bacon sandwiches even if someone did write about it in a book haha. I'm more impressed with @danderson eating only raisin bran with powdered milk and bagels for 3 days!

[Eric M]

Protein Pucks are tasty, lightweight and really stick with ya.  Plus they are full of good stuff and all natural for those with food sensitivities

https://www.myproteinpuck.com/

I might order some and give them a try. Thanks.

[buglebrush]

I also found this thread from 2007 that says a lot of what has already been mentioned-including the peanut butter and bacon!
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,1404.msg13761.html#msg13761

That is crazy!  Here I thought it was my invention  I will tell my wife I am not the only weird one.

[danderson]

Try the raisin bran diet some time, its pretty good and light weight to, no need for a stove or fuel, I know a lot of through hikers that live on the stuff, its easy and super light.

[jackelope]

I like pro bars and almond butter for snacks. Bought them both from Amazon. The mountain man sandwiches...bagel, peanut butter and bacon are great but they're more like a meal than a snack. I also add honey to mine. Another good one I will take from the pages of BrockA's posts is a tortilla with 5 slices of salami and a cheese stick, then roll it up. Take 3 of these for lunch. This is a great article that Brock wrote on the subject:
http://www.rokslide.com/tips-tactics/backpacking/338-food-for-a-day

almond butter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ETKJE0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pro bars(lots of different flavors):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037QGLBG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Fl0und3rz]

Powerbar Harvest (apple crunch) is a good one for on the go, along with jerk and trailmix. For trailmix, take a nut mix, add the nuts you prefer (I like pecans, cashews, and pistacio), and add some dried fruit.  I also add a couple of McDonald's salt packets to ensure I get enough salt to avoid headaches and cramping.

[Eric M]

I like pro bars and almond butter for snacks. Bought them both from Amazon. The mountain man sandwiches...bagel, peanut butter and bacon are great but they're more like a meal than a snack. I also add honey to mine. Another good one I will take from the pages of BrockA's posts is a tortilla with 5 slices of salami and a cheese stick, then roll it up. Take 3 of these for lunch. This is a great article that Brock wrote on the subject:
http://www.rokslide.com/tips-tactics/backpacking/338-food-for-a-day

almond butter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ETKJE0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pro bars(lots of different flavors):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037QGLBG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I forgot to look at the Rokslide forum for this. Thanks