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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: n_mathews13 on January 12, 2020, 04:53:08 PM
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What do you guys pack for protein bars?
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Cliff bars
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I gotta really be hungry to eat most Cliff bars. Pack Jerky, Kind Bars, Snickers, and this:
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Cliff bars.
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Rxbars. Pretty straight forward ingredients.
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If you want protien bars with low sugar ratio to calories / protien, then metrx chocolate chocolate chunk, metrx creamy peanutbutter crisp (not peanut butter cup) or supreme peanut butter.
https://www.amazon.com/MET-Rx-Protein-Healthy-Replacement-Support/dp/B00VE6NVIM/ref=pd_bap_m_rp_2/134-8220619-4946402?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00VE6NVIM&pd_rd_r=2df1c1a2-cb7e-4bb0-91a7-daf86c1fe974&pd_rd_w=MhbfH&pd_rd_wg=RO1FG&pf_rd_p=4f81e72e-1e82-4264-a155-b07e0525ee9e&pf_rd_r=FM6Z5GN5Q2540G0KY3EH&psc=1&refRID=FM6Z5GN5Q2540G0KY3EH
https://www.amazon.com/MET-Rx-Protein-Healthy-Replacement-Chocolate/dp/B00VRALQ3C/ref=pd_bap_m_rp_40?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00VRALQ3C&pd_rd_r=2df1c1a2-cb7e-4bb0-91a7-daf86c1fe974&pd_rd_w=MhbfH&pd_rd_wg=RO1FG&pf_rd_p=4f81e72e-1e82-4264-a155-b07e0525ee9e&pf_rd_r=FM6Z5GN5Q2540G0KY3EH&psc=1&refRID=TK8XG89RRYCNMRDNAK51
https://www.amazon.com/Supreme-Protein-Peanut-Butter-Crunch/dp/B001RD38D0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=supreme+peanut+butter&qid=1578877791&sr=8-3
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:yeah:
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Cliff bars for me too. I actually enjoy them! Peanut butter, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia are my favorites.
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Cliff bars really arent protien bars. Look at the nutritional labels
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Cosco's / Kirklands protien bars. Cookies and Cream, Chocolate PB, and Cookie dough are the best. The Chocolate chunk is....ok.
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95% of protein bars have more sugar than a can of mtn dew. The 3 i posted links to are the exceptions that ive found
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This one.
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16gr sugar in that one. Half a can of soda
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95% of protein bars have more sugar than a can of mtn dew. The 3 i posted links to are the exceptions that ive found
Costco's only have 2-4 grams per bar.
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95% of protein bars have more sugar than a can of mtn dew. The 3 i posted links to are the exceptions that ive found
Costco's only have 2-4 grams per bar.
ill have to check those out when i get a chance, thanks for the intel
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95% of protein bars have more sugar than a can of mtn dew. The 3 i posted links to are the exceptions that ive found
Got it, thanks. Will order a few of those.
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Assuming you mean hiking/hunting when you say pack, a bar like Cliff is going to be a better overall bar than a 1 dimensional “protein” bar. :twocents:
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Assuming you mean hiking/hunting when you say pack, a bar like Cliff is going to be a better overall bar than a 1 dimensional “protein” bar. :twocents:
A big mess of sugar makes it better?
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We do costco as well, hard to beat for the price. Plus fil is diabetic and they are great for him
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When it comes to taste the blueberry cobbler cliff is hard to beat, agreed higher in sugar than ideal but on par with snickers for taste :drool:
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Assuming you mean hiking/hunting when you say pack, a bar like Cliff is going to be a better overall bar than a 1 dimensional “protein” bar. :twocents:
A big mess of sugar makes it better?
When it’s used during a strenuous hike or activity and coupled with the other ingredients , yes. :twocents:
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When it comes to taste the blueberry cobbler cliff is hard to beat, agreed higher in sugar than ideal but on par with snickers for taste :drool:
On par with snickers for taste because its full of sugar, basically a candy bar itself. Damn near half the country is either dependent on insulin, or soon will be. Because everybody eats garbage loaded with high fructose corn syrup and/ or sugar. Its insanely prevalent in peoples diets. All the breads, condiments- ketchup, barbeque sauce, teriyaki etc etc. Start looking at ingredient labels and nutritional labels. Sugar, sugar, sugar . Get off that *censored* if you dont want to have diabetes and end up rolling around tte grocery store in a scooty puff, grabbing your soda off the shelf while wearing a compression sock on the one foot that hasnt yet been amputated.
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Assuming you mean hiking/hunting when you say pack, a bar like Cliff is going to be a better overall bar than a 1 dimensional “protein” bar. :twocents:
A big mess of sugar makes it better?
When it’s used during a strenuous hike or activity and coupled with the other ingredients , yes. :twocents:
No, the excessive sugar doesnt make it better, period. All that does for you is give you a very temporary energy boost followed by a crash. There is no nutritional advantage.
This OP is clearly interested in PROTEIN not sugar
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I like the Nature Valley’s Willy posted, and the Special K ones below.
And they actually taste great, not like most Protein bars.
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I like the Nature Valley’s Willy posted, and the Special K ones below.
And they actually taste great, not like most Protein bars.
There is more sugar than protein in those. Op asked about protein bars, not sugar bars. :twocents:
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Assuming you mean hiking/hunting when you say pack, a bar like Cliff is going to be a better overall bar than a 1 dimensional “protein” bar. :twocents:
A big mess of sugar makes it better?
When it’s used during a strenuous hike or activity and coupled with the other ingredients , yes. :twocents:
No, the excessive sugar doesnt make it better, period. All that does for you is give you a very temporary energy boost followed by a crash. There is no nutritional advantage.
This OP is clearly interested in PROTEIN not sugar
:tup:
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When it comes to taste the blueberry cobbler cliff is hard to beat, agreed higher in sugar than ideal but on par with snickers for taste :drool:
On par with snickers for taste because its full of sugar, basically a candy bar itself. Damn near half the country is either dependent on insulin, or soon will be. Because everybody eats garbage loaded with high fructose corn syrup and/ or sugar. Its insanely prevalent in peoples diets. All the breads, condiments- ketchup, barbeque sauce, teriyaki etc etc. Start looking at ingredient labels and nutritional labels. Sugar, sugar, sugar . Get off that *censored* if you dont want to have diabetes and end up rolling around tte grocery store in a scooty puff, grabbing your soda off the shelf while wearing a compression sock on the one foot that hasnt yet been amputated.
:yeah:
Even an apple kills my blood sugar levels for 10 hours. I read every label for sugar content my CDE (Certified Diabetic Instructor) says no more that 10%, I try for 5% or less. I've been able to keep my A1C score under 5.5 , 6+ you are going to be on insulin.
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Tastes a lot better that a mouth full of oats, and don’t stop you up either. And they go great with coffee.
LOL
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RX bars are simple and tasty
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Thats great, a resses pb cup tastes like lot better than a mouthful of oats too. But since the op was asking specifically about protein, im assuming thats his main concern. Not what is a tasty sugary snack.
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Thats great, a resses pb cup tastes like lot better than a mouthful of oats too. But since the op was asking specifically about protein, im assuming thats his main concern. Not what is a tasty sugary snack.
Bango, You are correct, just don’t let my wife see this she reads the labels on my beef jerky for gosh sakes!
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When it comes to taste the blueberry cobbler cliff is hard to beat, agreed higher in sugar than ideal but on par with snickers for taste :drool:
On par with snickers for taste because its full of sugar, basically a candy bar itself. Damn near half the country is either dependent on insulin, or soon will be. Because everybody eats garbage loaded with high fructose corn syrup and/ or sugar. Its insanely prevalent in peoples diets. All the breads, condiments- ketchup, barbeque sauce, teriyaki etc etc. Start looking at ingredient labels and nutritional labels. Sugar, sugar, sugar . Get off that *censored* if you dont want to have diabetes and end up rolling around tte grocery store in a scooty puff, grabbing your soda off the shelf while wearing a compression sock on the one foot that hasnt yet been amputated.
Lol. I get the rant, but I aint gonna stop eating snickers :yike:
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Thats great, a resses pb cup tastes like lot better than a mouthful of oats too. But since the op was asking specifically about protein, im assuming thats his main concern. Not what is a tasty sugary snack.
Bango, You are correct, just don’t let my wife see this she reads the labels on my beef jerky for gosh sakes!
Most jerky is loaded with refined sugar too. Those jack links kippered beef strips (peppered and original) arent bad ( im sure the teriyaki ones are loaded with sugar though). And the stryve stuff is sugar free. Its expensive, but the grocery outlet here in town sometimes has the stryve stuff dirt cheap, and its 0 sugar.
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I like Lenny and Larry cookies.
Snickerdoodle is my favorite.
Beware tho, we call them fart pills for a reason... :chuckle:
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I like Lenny and Larry cookies.
Snickerdoodle is my favorite.
Beware tho, we call them fart pills for a reason... :chuckle:
Farting is a noble past time, and should not be disparaged.
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I like Lenny and Larry cookies.
Snickerdoodle is my favorite.
Beware tho, we call them fart pills for a reason... :chuckle:
Do you snort your sugar in an alley or abandoned RV ?
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Cliff bar and ziplock full of trail mix
Some jerky and couple hard boiled eggs
Lasts all day
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I like Lenny and Larry cookies.
Snickerdoodle is my favorite.
Beware tho, we call them fart pills for a reason... :chuckle:
Do you snort your sugar in an alley or abandoned RV ?
I snort mine in an abandoned rv thats parked in an alley. Checkmate!
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I like Lenny and Larry cookies.
Snickerdoodle is my favorite.
Beware tho, we call them fart pills for a reason... :chuckle:
Farting is a noble past time, and should not be disparaged.
Unless your in the Backcountry for a week...then you never trust a fart... :chuckle:
What..to far :dunno: :chuckle:
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Cliff bar and ziplock full of trail mix
Some jerky and couple hard boiled eggs
Lasts all day
Boiled eggs are awesome. Its lazy, but costco has boiled and.peeled eggs for a good price. We go through tons of them
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Cliff bar and ziplock full of trail mix
Some jerky and couple hard boiled eggs
Lasts all day
A ziplock full of nuts, some jerky, and another bag of hard boiled eggs is a pretty standard backpack meal for me.
Not one of the things you listed is a protein bar though.
The question is recommended protein bars
But on the topic of nuts, black walnuts have the highest protein content of any tree nut, and i also think they taste the best. Theyre pretty pungent, some people probably wont like them, but i think theyre great. Never seen them in a store, i order them off amazon. Im planning on planting a half dozen black walnut trees at my house this spring. From what ive read they should do well here, as long as the damn bears dont rip the fences down so the deer can eat them, which is what happened to several of my chestnut trees.
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Premiere protein bars at costco. Lots o protein without a lot of carbs.
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Premiere protein bars at costco. Lots o protein without a lot of carbs.
Im guessing those are what jrebel was talking about. I rarely get to a costco, but im curious to check them out. Do they taste like butt, or are they halfway palatable?
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Theyntaste good. Chocolate chip and brownie. A bit chewy
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Premiere protein bars at costco. Lots o protein without a lot of carbs.
Im guessing those are what jrebel was talking about. I rarely get to a costco, but im curious to check them out. Do they taste like butt, or are they halfway palatable?
They actually aren’t too bad
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Premiere protein bars at costco. Lots o protein without a lot of carbs.
Im guessing those are what jrebel was talking about. I rarely get to a costco, but im curious to check them out. Do they taste like butt, or are they halfway palatable?
They actually aren’t too bad
I think "not too bad" is sbout as much as you can ask for from a low sugar / high protein bar.
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Premiere protein bars at costco. Lots o protein without a lot of carbs.
Im guessing those are what jrebel was talking about. I rarely get to a costco, but im curious to check them out. Do they taste like butt, or are they halfway palatable?
They actually aren’t too bad
I think "not too bad" is sbout as much as you can ask for from a low sugar / high protein bar.
They do have a bit of a funky after taste
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Premiere protein bars at costco. Lots o protein without a lot of carbs.
Im guessing those are what jrebel was talking about. I rarely get to a costco, but im curious to check them out. Do they taste like butt, or are they halfway palatable?
They actually aren’t too bad
I think "not too bad" is sbout as much as you can ask for from a low sugar / high protein bar.
They do have a bit of a funky after taste
Thats not enough to scare me off from at least trying them if theyre nutritionally efficient and cost efficient. I like protien bars because you can throw a few in your pack and be good to go. Its not about gourmet dining, its about convenient calories and protein.
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Check out green belly. It has everything you need Carbs, fiber, sodium and Protein. They taste good too.
https://www.amazon.com/Greenbelly-Backpacking-Meals-Ready-Eat/dp/B07YBW2D6D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=green+belly+meal+to+go&qid=1578886310&sprefix=green+belly&sr=8-3
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Check out green belly. It has everything you need Carbs, fiber, sodium and Protein. They taste good too.
https://www.amazon.com/Greenbelly-Backpacking-Meals-Ready-Eat/dp/B07YBW2D6D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=green+belly+meal+to+go&qid=1578886310&sprefix=green+belly&sr=8-3
Tried some this year. Will be buying more for sure!
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Check out green belly. It has everything you need Carbs, fiber, sodium and Protein. They taste good too.
https://www.amazon.com/Greenbelly-Backpacking-Meals-Ready-Eat/dp/B07YBW2D6D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=green+belly+meal+to+go&qid=1578886310&sprefix=green+belly&sr=8-3
17 grams of protein to 645 calories is a terrible ratio compared to a decent protein bar. Compare that with the crispy pb metrx at 30gr protein to 300 calories. You get almost 4x the protein per calorie. And i see 100gr carbs. How much is sugar? Im guessing way more than 17 grams. The metrx has 2 or 3. Once again this is s recommendation for a sugar snack, not a protein bar
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Check out green belly. It has everything you need Carbs, fiber, sodium and Protein. They taste good too.
https://www.amazon.com/Greenbelly-Backpacking-Meals-Ready-Eat/dp/B07YBW2D6D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=green+belly+meal+to+go&qid=1578886310&sprefix=green+belly&sr=8-3
17 grams of protein to 645 calories is a terrible ratio compared to a decent protein bar. Compare that with the crispy pb metrx at 30gr protein to 300 calories. You get almost 4x the protein per calorie. And i see 100gr carbs. How much is sugar? Im guessing way more than 17 grams. The metrx has 2 or 3. Once again this is s recommendation for a sugar snack, not a protein bar
Last time I checked you didn’t start the thread, I am replying to the OP. And yes this isn’t solely a protein bar, it has a bit of everything in it to sustain your hunt. It will fuel your body better and longer than a 20 gram protein bar will.
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Check out green belly. It has everything you need Carbs, fiber, sodium and Protein. They taste good too.
https://www.amazon.com/Greenbelly-Backpacking-Meals-Ready-Eat/dp/B07YBW2D6D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=green+belly+meal+to+go&qid=1578886310&sprefix=green+belly&sr=8-3
17 grams of protein to 645 calories is a terrible ratio compared to a decent protein bar. Compare that with the crispy pb metrx at 30gr protein to 300 calories. You get almost 4x the protein per calorie. And i see 100gr carbs. How much is sugar? Im guessing way more than 17 grams. The metrx has 2 or 3. Once again this is s recommendation for a sugar snack, not a protein bar
Last time I checked you didn’t start the thread, I am replying to the OP. And yes this isn’t solely a protein bar, it has a bit of everything in it to sustain your hunt. It will fuel your body better and longer than a 20 gram protein bar will.
No, i didnt start the thread mr smarty pants. But the name of the thread is "recommended protein bar" yet everybody keeps recommending a bunch of random prepackaged foods that are higher in sugar than protein, just because thats what they like for snacks.
You may as well recommend your favorite mtn house, cause you think its yummy. Or what type of cold leftover papa murphys you like to bring in your pack. :rolleyes: it would be just as relevant
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Dude let the thread evolve a bit.
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If a guy was asking for opinions on a muzzy, would everybody recommending bolt guns and shotguns be the thread "evolving?" And im not stopping the thread from doing anything. I cant censor anybody. Just pointing out thst the op asked a specific question, and that question wasnt "what is your favorite backpack snack?"
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Check out green belly. It has everything you need Carbs, fiber, sodium and Protein. They taste good too.
https://www.amazon.com/Greenbelly-Backpacking-Meals-Ready-Eat/dp/B07YBW2D6D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=green+belly+meal+to+go&qid=1578886310&sprefix=green+belly&sr=8-3
Three Natures Valley protein bars in your grocery breakfast section has 570 Calories, 30 Gr protein, 36 Gr Fat, 45 Carbs. Probably a lot better for you ???
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2 times I found something in my cliff bar. One time some wood, like a piece of pallet. I called them and they sent me some coupons. They wanted the wood back and sent me an envelope.
One time I got a piece of yellow paper in a “pure protein “ bar. I called them, I remember they were in Canada. They weren’t particularly nice on the phone so I don’t buy those anymore.
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We generally get our protein from the meat of our kills. Cut some back straps into bar shapes and roast over an open fire. Pure as the day is long!
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2 times I found something in my cliff bar. One time some wood, like a piece of pallet. I called them and they sent me some coupons. They wanted the wood back and sent me an envelope.
One time I got a piece of yellow paper in a “pure protein “ bar. I called them, I remember they were in Canada. They weren’t particularly nice on the phone so I don’t buy those anymore.
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That was protein wood ;)
I once found several chunks of broken glass in a tin of kippered herring. Didnt bother contacting them, figured they would think i was making stuff up for a lawsuit.
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If a guy was asking for opinions on a muzzy, would everybody recommending bolt guns and shotguns be the thread "evolving?" And im not stopping the thread from doing anything. I cant censor anybody. Just pointing out thst the op asked a specific question, and that question wasnt "what is your favorite backpack snack?"
Last I checked snacks dont have different seasons. Regardless the point is other people are pointing out good options similar to bars that could be helpful
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If a guy was asking for opinions on a muzzy, would everybody recommending bolt guns and shotguns be the thread "evolving?" And im not stopping the thread from doing anything. I cant censor anybody. Just pointing out thst the op asked a specific question, and that question wasnt "what is your favorite backpack snack?"
Last I checked snacks dont have different seasons. Regardless the point is other people are pointing out good options similar to bars that could be helpful
Still totally not responding to ops inquiry
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It’s a good thread. I’m gleaning some good info from it. And for the record, all protein bars get a bit tedious after a while but like freeze dried meals, they serve a purpose. No, they’re not your everyday lunchbox snack. Why not try to find the best available, with the right composition to assist with your backwoods hunting endeavors? I for one thank old BSkank for his researched input.
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Rxbars. Pretty straight forward ingredients.
The ingredients are great in these, the flavors ive had arent my favorite, a little salty. But no doubt they pack a lot of energy in a small package.
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Rxbars. Pretty straight forward ingredients.
The ingredients are great in these, the flavors ive had arent my favorite, a little salty. But no doubt they pack a lot of energy in a small package.
I’ve had some of these. Not bad as far as the “bang” but ya, taste like a worm farm. :chuckle:
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Rxbars. Pretty straight forward ingredients.
The ingredients are great in these, the flavors ive had arent my favorite, a little salty. But no doubt they pack a lot of energy in a small package.
I’ve had some of these. Not bad as far as the “bang” but ya, taste like a worm farm. :chuckle:
You gotta get more specific. Earth worm? Tape worm? Ring worm? Come on man, how am i supposed to know if i should try one?
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This thread sounds and tastes pretty Skanky. If it has a gram or 2 of sugar you are a terrible person 🤣🤣🤣.
In all seriousness the best protein I have gotten is to make jerky is from my roast. And dont even think about trying to get protein from a bar( unless you are a road hunter and put the proper miles on your vehicle. ) Go Hawks!!!
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This thread sounds and tastes pretty Skanky. If it has a gram or 2 of sugar you are a terrible person 🤣🤣🤣.
In all seriousness the best protein I have gotten is to make jerky is from my roast. And dont even think about trying to get protein from a bar( unless you are a road hunter and put the proper miles on your vehicle. ) Go Hawks!!!
Im not saying that. Im saying if it has more sugar than protein, its not a protein bar, its a candy bar.
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This thread sounds and tastes pretty Skanky. If it has a gram or 2 of sugar you are a terrible person 🤣🤣🤣.
In all seriousness the best protein I have gotten is to make jerky is from my roast. And dont even think about trying to get protein from a bar( unless you are a road hunter and put the proper miles on your vehicle. ) Go Hawks!!!
Jerky is cool, so is salami. All heavy/bulky. And they eventually mold. The bars are designed for a purpose, as are freeze dried meals. Oh, I’ll triple dog guarantee you BSkank does not road hunt. 8)
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You kind of are. It is 5 pages and if it isn't your protein choice then you are wrong.
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You kind of are. It is 5 pages and if it isn't your protein choice then you are wrong.
Nah. Im saying more sugar thsn protein isnt a protein bar. Seems logical to me. If you think im thst obnoxious, simply put me on your ignore board. Its a lovely feature.
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I cant do that. I love you too much. You are a great mentor and advocate. Think about it on both sides of the argument. A lot of the protein bars I have bought and consumed are pretty close to the same sugar content as protein. Dont get me wrong both are the same.
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Cosco's / Kirklands protien bars. Cookies and Cream, Chocolate PB, and Cookie dough are the best. The Chocolate chunk is....ok.
I really like these. I think they taste good.
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My wife picked these up at Costco. They are really good. Tastes like a candy bar but only have 3 grams of sugar and 16 grams of protein. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/a58c881f5d7200c96f2abe242b4ca623.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/6454e9cff7b184274f61e99e17b2a08f.jpg)
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The costco ones are chalky to me, but I can deal w them
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Sounds like costco has several good options id like to try. Heading to spokane on the 20th, maybe ill swing in for some backpack grub.
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I’m enjoying my ice cream and reading this thread lol
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Here are my two current go to options. The protein to sugar ratio is right and they taste great to me, but I will leave others to decide whether they are "bars".
Bavarian Meats Landjaeger Original Sausage:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W8NTT40 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W8NTT40)
Mission Meats Keto Grass Fed Beef Bars:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FKV4CBG (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FKV4CBG)
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What hasn’t been mentioned is the carbohydrate factor in these bars. Hiking/hunting takes energy and you get energy from carbs. They have up to 30grms of carbs which give you the energy until you can eat a meal. Protein is definitely needed, but don’t be scared of the carbs.....you need them.
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Here are my two current go to options. The protein to sugar ratio is right and they taste great to me, but I will leave others to decide whether they are "bars".
Bavarian Meats Landjaeger Original Sausage:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W8NTT40 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W8NTT40)
Mission Meats Keto Grass Fed Beef Bars:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FKV4CBG (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FKV4CBG)
I really like that Landjaeger. It's a staple for me.
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What hasn’t been mentioned is the carbohydrate factor in these bars. Hiking/hunting takes energy and you get energy from carbs. They have up to 30grms of carbs which give you the energy until you can eat a meal. Protein is definitely needed, but don’t be scared of the carbs.....you need them.
Unless you are on keto.
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2nd the landjaeger, just got turned on to these in the past year or so. Rx bars are a decent quick snack as well as One bars.
I have learned that the more chewy dense type (like the Rx) tend to get hard as rocks when the temps drop. I'll usually throw it in my back or chest pocket to warm up a little while glassing etc.
Also, if it matters, check to see what the primary protein is. I have noticed that soy protein gives me stomach cramps.
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I believed for a time that the right protein bar could be the answer to the inconvenience of needing the body fueled in the backcountry. I have come to the conclusion that they are heavy, expensive, and taste like the bottom of a dumpster was scraped up and blended with peanuts. I would take a handful of raw oats and nuts and chocolate any day over any protein bar on the market. I think I’ve tried them all. You don’t need a scientifically balanced diet on the trail unless you’ve been living in a refugee camp for several months on UNHCR powdered milk and black market ramen noodles. Even then, you’d probably be fine on that same diet. Good luck in your hunt though. I definitely understand it. For me personally, the best way to stop worrying about food and focus on the backcountry was to stop reading labels and just put food in my bag. Real food. Protein bars taste so artificial to me, that the experience is on par with watching Netflix in a deer stand. It mentally takes me immediately out of the backcountry/hunt/hike, and shoves me rudely back into a Walmart aisle. Maybe I should try grubs and a loincloth, or hunting with that guy WDFW just busted for hunting in his boxers.
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If you all seen what I take with me . :yike:
A lot of "protein bars" are high priced foo foo food .Just my opinion. :twocents:
But carry on topic
Eat what you like ,In not holding it against anyone.
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I've been enjoying the RX bars. They do get stiff when its cold, but I like that its a decent amount of protein, just a few simple ingredients, no added sugars. There are other similar bars out there too but I haven't explored them yet.
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Costco
These are different than the ones I said were chalky. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/cf2510071fb567a7a37bc147b2d0b95c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/81e92e40325e9499f563bc047994c274.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/6d8e48859800b2f345f654a2fb2d5c83.jpg)
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Costco
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These are the ones I was talking about. They are awesome. Not much of the chocolate brownie fan but they are edible. They will get hard when cold so put them in a pocket for a bit while you hike to soften them up. :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Ive never noticed the box with cookies and cream, will go for them next time :tup:
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Costco
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These are the ones I was talking about. They are awesome. Not much of the chocolate brownie fan but they are edible. They will get hard when cold so put them in a pocket for a bit while you hike to soften them up. :tup: :tup: :tup:
Yep. I really like them.
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:yeah: but am also partial to Cliff bars for some carbs
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I like the RX Bars with a tub of peanut butter for more calories.
I OD'd on Clif bars back when they were the best option and now I have a hard time eating them.
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Someone say tub of peanut butter :drool: :drool:
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Variety is the spice of life :chuckle:
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Someone say tub of peanut butter :drool: :drool:
Yummmmmm, nutty peanut butter!
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You guys are making me question my decision now
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Does mtn hash count as a protein bar?
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Close enough.
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Close enough.
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costco also has protein shakes that are delicious. They are called Premier Protein and are on sale 7 dollars off right now. Vanilla and Peach are the best. Caramel is flat out disgusting!!!! Chocolate and Cookies and Cream are OK....but stick with Vanilla and Peach.
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2 times I found something in my cliff bar. One time some wood, like a piece of pallet. I called them and they sent me some coupons. They wanted the wood back and sent me an envelope.
One time I got a piece of yellow paper in a “pure protein “ bar. I called them, I remember they were in Canada. They weren’t particularly nice on the phone so I don’t buy those anymore.
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That was protein wood ;)
I once found several chunks of broken glass in a tin of kippered herring. Didnt bother contacting them, figured they would think i was making stuff up for a lawsuit.
I thought the same thing that they wouldn’t believe me.
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I OD'd on Clif bars back when they were the best option and now I have a hard time eating them.
:yeah: Cliff Bars were lunch menu in BC moose hunt for over a week. Kinda ended em for me.
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The new stuffed Cliff bars aren't bad.
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Cliff have best taste, but for me it’s too sweet. Costco taste disgusting
A lot of protein bars contain stevia, and it cause me to have a headaches. At the moment I homemade my own.
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Only kind of Clif bar I can stand is the Sierra Trail Mix. Others are way too sweet.
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Only kind of Clif bar I can stand is the Sierra Trail Mix. Others are way too sweet.
Did you ever have the limited release pumpkin ones? Those are great for a bar.
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A hunk of jerky or smoked salmon without a sugar cure, pouch of tuna or smoked salmon.
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Mint chocolate chip are about the only clif bar I can handle. Next would be chocolate chip. I actually like the mint ones tho.
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Like PMan said, the pouches of tuna are delicious and really tack on some protein. However, make sure you carry a little baggy or re-purpose a snack baggy in which to dispose of your tuna pouch. Those suckers could really put the funk on your pack if they leak juices everywhere.
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Fit crunch protein bars are by far the best tasting protein bars I've ever had. And im pretty sure I've tried them all. We get ours at Costco but you can find them at wal mart and on amazon.
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A hunk of jerky or smoked salmon without a sugar cure, pouch of tuna or smoked salmon.
Good choice especially on your bear hunts........ :chuckle:
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:chuckle: It's not baiting if you eat it!
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Mint chocolate chip are about the only clif bar I can handle. Next would be chocolate chip. I actually like the mint ones tho.
Mint choc is my favorite but I recently came across caramel toffee with sea salt and they are pretty solid too. Not overly sweet
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Mint chocolate chip are about the only clif bar I can handle. Next would be chocolate chip. I actually like the mint ones tho.
Mint choc is my favorite but I recently came across caramel toffee with sea salt and they are pretty solid too. Not overly sweet
I’ll have to try that one out. :tup:
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Just tried these, pretty good for low sugar content.👍
Costco has them.
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I ordered some stuff
Guess I should go to Costco
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I got some of those from Costco a guy has to be careful as they will absorb moisture and become soft, which is ok if you are dipping them in hot chocolate.
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Got these
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Making your own bars is easy and you can have whatever taste you like, they also have the added benefit of no label so they may even sneak by the candy bar/protein bar police!!