My FAVORITE Hiking Snacks: Hiking Food Ideas

[@manifestingmonica39]

You're MY FAVOURITE outdoorsy channel that I follow. I live for your camping and food related videos... my two favourite things: food and camping!

[@amanda.outside]

Yay!! Food and camping pretty much sums up my channel, and I'm not mad about it haha 😃Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@carmela5695]

Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars are delicious!! I love the raspberry or apple cinnamon flavor :)

[@amanda.outside]

Yes I've had those! They are good. They remind me of fig newtons which I loved as a kid!!

[@HikeOregon]

Those are some of my go-to as well.

[@JJ-xd8hk]

Amanda and Nick, If you haven't tried them yet, you may like Tanka Bars, Bites and Sticks. They are made with buffalo meat and cranberries made into a kind of pemmican (very historic food). They have slow smoked, spicy, and apple orange varieties. Tanka Bars are made by a Oglala Lakota-based company on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Good stuff for backpacking and camping! J.J.

[@amanda.outside]

Thanks for watching! I hope you're having a great week. What are some of your favorite hiking snacks? ⬇️

[@Hiker33]

I like many of the items in your video. I don’t care for Kind bars as they have a medicinal taste. For really sweet snacks I like Luna bars because of the frosting, even though other guys sometimes look at me funny when I open one. I’ve also been known to bring smoked oysters or sardines and some saltines. You either like them or you don’t. Just don’t bring these backpacking in bear country.

[@jocelynchavez7632]

I love Bobo’s oat bars. My favorite flavors are cranberry orange and almond .

[@wickedsonz3847]

HEMP hearts or CHIA seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that you can add to your oatmeal:)

[@tassiafisher5142]

I would love to see a video on zero waste snacks for a camping/hiking trip. You have a lot of power bars and granola bars. Which is important, because you have to eat. I challenge you to try zero waste on your snacks and make a video on it.

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmystetler2572]

Clif Bar Chocolate Brownie FTW! Also, Moon Cheese Get Pepper Jacked.

[@h3bysuzanne184]

Love Moon Cheeze😋

[@davidp517]

I absolutely love the Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashey Kind Bars, I also love their Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan Bars. There are also a few Clif Bars I enjoy taking. Here in my town we also have a small mom and pop that makes really good granola that I enjoy taking and of course you can't go wrong with jerky!

[@Blue-Collar-Radio]

I'm taking my teen daughter hiking for the first time next week. I found your channel and shared it with her. You do a great job on your channel and you have excellent content 👏

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Great info, got some new ideals.

[@amanda.outside]

Glad to hear it!

[@geof.ridenour3088]

Great information and I love your energy.

[@amanda.outside]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@esmebrumer6510]

I'm currently loving Epic bars! The salt + pepper beef are my favorite. I'm definitely gonna try some of your recommendations, thanks for sharing!

[@ursulaanne]

I love the convenience of prepackaged foods, but I hope to start dehydrating my own meals and snacks someday soon! I plan to revisit some of your other videos for ideas 😁

[@amanda.outside]

Awesome! I love making my own meals and snacks too! More videos on that coming soon 🤗

[@stacygahlon2442]

Kate's Real Food bars are my favorite. They just taste good.

[@1pickle12345678]

Going on a 3 day car camping/hiking trip next week (first time camping), me and my gf both subscribed to your channel and love your tips for snacks/cooking/organizing etc. Thank you for these awesome videos!

[@amanda.outside]

You're welcome!! Thank you so much for subscribing and I hope you have an incredible trip! 🤗

[@mariaf4702]

Epic meat bars are my fav. Buffalo is tasty. Turkey is of low low sugar. thanks for your post Amanda!!

[@amanda.outside]

I like the buffalo and pork Epic meat bars too!

[@Bbrange]

I love the Kind brand caramel and nut bars. I reach for them whenever I’m craving a sweet snack. Pumpkin seeds are THE BEST

[@amanda.outside]

I love pumpkin seeds too! I like to put them in trail mixes!

[@michaelharris4503]

What a great video. Lots of wonderful ideas to try. 😊 I love The bobos bars ... so yummy!!! Lenny and Larry’s complete cookie ( be sure to try before you go on a hike as it contains chickory root which can give you gas! ) I eat a few of what you mentioned as well , kind bars, apples , pears , jerky and peanut butter crackers to even out the sweets. For electrolytes Liquid IV. It’s the ONLY thing that works consistently for me. Definitely going to try a few of these before I go on the AT next year. Thank you!!!!!

[@amanda.outside]

I imagine on the AT you're going to want lots of snack variety! Glad you found some new ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thanks for the great information.

[@amanda.outside]

You bet!

[@hope2someday691]

If you are drained or in a bonk the Cliff Gel Blocks are a day saver. Loaded with electrolytes and organic sugars and juices. Some are also available with Caffeine or Extra Salt. I’ve been saved countless times from these gems!

[@entgoddessgardens8533]

Currently practice packing my bag for my first 3night backpacking trip ever! I've been planning the food for weeks and I still have a month to wait. Lol. Thanks for sharing your outdoor knowledge!

[@amanda.outside]

That's awesome! It definitely feels good to be prepared! I hope you have a great trip 😁

[@jongrall]

Great list Amanda. Gonna order some Moon Cheese right now! My favorite bar currently is the PROBAR Wholeberry Blast.

[@amanda.outside]

I hope you like it!! 😁

[@bobbycamarillo]

my favorite have been the built bars! they’re made here in utah as well & they taste like i’m eating a candy bar! my favorite is the coconut bars ☺️

[@amanda.outside]

I actually just ordered the mixed variety box! I've heard so many great things about them. Love that they're a local Utah company too!

[@tgilbs]

I am usually inclined to pack super sweet, highly palatable snacks and then when I'm a day into my trip, I'm regretting all the sugar and wishing for something salty. I'm definitely trying to dial in my snack variety! For that sugar/energy burst, I really like jelly beans. I can usually eat three or four and can push the rest of the way up a steep section. They keep well, easy to control portions (don't have to eat an entire bar, I can just have a small bunch). Mike and Ikes also work too. Just have to make sure my other snacks balance out the other macros, sufficient fat and protein! The most interesting snack I saw on the trail was someone who brought an entire bell pepper on the trail and ate it like an apple. I am going to try the Moon Cheese, thanks for the suggestion!

[@amanda.outside]

Glad you got a new snack idea! The Moon Cheese it so delicious. I've never heard of taking a bell pepper before haha Interesting!

[@HikeOregon]

Omg powercrunch bars are my favs too!!!!! I would loooooooove to collaborate on a video with you one of these days.

[@amanda.outside]

That would be so much fun!!

[@HikeOregon]

@@amanda.outside is email a good place for me to touch base with you with ideas or would Instagram DM be better?

[@amanda.outside]

email would be better! 😁

[@dlr77]

Stinger honey is a good pick me up

[@theidahonian5321]

Tuna salad and peaches cups. I’m gonna look for those cheesy snacks and electrolyte tabs though. 🤙🏻

[@amanda.outside]

I've never packed the peach cups. That's a great idea!

[@erikak6728]

Have you ever had the Clif Nut Butter bars? I really love those- especially the coconut almond butter and peanut butter ones! I will definitely have to try moon cheese! 😋

[@amanda.outside]

I don't think I've had the Cliff nut butter bars yet. I'll have to try them!

[@erikak6728]

amandaoutside they don’t have as much protein in them as the bars you usually like, but they are so tasty!

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

What are your thoughts on liquid IV?

[@leebug71]

Hey just started watching your channel and you may have mentioned this before but where do you buy most of your meals from as far as like trail snacks and stuff that you don’t make it home yourself?

[@iris_ivory]

Trader Joes makes the BEST trail mix. Its called Trek Mix its the brown one with almonds, cashews and the best dark chocolate. You should try it 🙂

[@amanda.outside]

Sounds delicious!!

[@larissaleigh4488]

idk if you guys ever tried any, but while they were still around, Odwalla bars were the fricken best thing in the world and im SOOOO sad that they dont make them anymore they were seriously the most amazing bars ever. especially the blueberry and chocolate flavors

[@thehikingnovice6474]

Thanks for the great info I've been trying all different brands of protein and energy bars finding out what one's I like I might have to see if I can get any of the ones you mentioned here in Australia any way thanks for another great video only problem was it made me hungry lol

[@amanda.outside]

haha yea it made me hungry when I was editing it! Hope you can find some of the ones I mentioned and that you like them!

[@shinystar1781]

i love kind bars 🙂 have you tried the maple pumpkin seed flavour? i’m also into these sunbutter bars by EnjoyLife. and if you’re feeling crafty, you can look up a recipe for nordic bread. it’s pretty easy and made from egg whites, nuts, seeds, and i like to add dried apricots and dates 👌

[@amanda.outside]

I've never tried the maple pumpkin seed flavor - I'll look out for that! The nordic bread actually looks awesome for hiking and I'm totally going to make some! 🤗

[@JJones-gr6hz]

Not really a fan of bars I really struggle eating them so I tend to avoid them. My favorite snack is sliced apples with peanut butter. It satisfies both my constant craving for a sweet treat and my body’s need for salt and fat.

[@amanda.outside]

An apple and peanut butter is always a great snack idea in my opinion. 😁

[@michaelharris4503]

👍

[@snackoncierge]

Yaaaaasssss!!!

[@hannahnordin6212]

Love these snack ideas! I usually reach for Cliff Bars and they come in a variety of flavors, all of which I think taste good. Question for you...do you ever eat on hikes when you aren't hungry? I was hiking and burning a lot of calories this past weekend, but didn't get hungry. I felt run down though, so I ate to increase my energy. Have you had this happen before and if so, what do you suggest? Thanks!

[@amanda.outside]

Great question. I'm not a nutrition expert, but speaking from personal experience here, I have noticed that on strenuous hikes I tend to be less hungry. I do try to eat (even if it's just a few bites of an energy bar) because I notice that if I don't, my energy levels start to suffer. Personally, I like Larabars (or just dates) for these moments because they're light and sweet and they really seem to give me a boost in energy. I usually can hike at a moderate pace for hours, so I really try to take breaks and actually stop and sit down. Usually once I stop and rest, I notice that I'm hungry and I can eat a substantial snack/lunch. I also try to start big hike days with a solid breakfast to energize me. If I have time to cook before a hike, I love to eat a few eggs and a bowl of oatmeal with honey and/or fruit! I'm not a dietician, but these are some things I've noticed have worked for me!

[@hannahnordin6212]

@@amanda.outside Thank you!

[@alpineamanda]

Have you found any more healthier, all organic, and low sugar bar options? I am not super fond of bars due to all of the added sugar and less quality of protein/products. or any vegan ones?

[@amanda.outside]

These are the bars that I'm currently buying when I need a quick snack, but I also like to make homemade hiking snacks such as bars and energy bites, and that's a great way to have more control over the ingredients and sugar that goes into them!

[@yoy58913]

Is fatty stick your favorite?

[@jnic2649]

Have you tried love good fats bars? Omg 🤤

[@dannyindrayana3952]

Mantappp

[@h3bysuzanne184]

So I did say I’d get back to you about ‘ no-food-foil-contact’ ideas, because aluminum is linked to breast/other cancers as well as Alzheimer’s. Foil is so versatile...found a way. Place the food item directly on a piece of brown paper bag, now wrap the foil around it, making a tent...works pretty good! Main thing, this barrier can help. After all, every little thing we do matters😋

[@joeparham2889]

Larabars are okay.

[@samanthasteyart7733]

I wish more bars and backpacking snacks were tree nut, gluten, and oat free. It’s so hard to find things that I can eat.

[@amanda.outside]

That is tough to find! Some of the GoMacro bar flavors are tree nut and gluten free. I don't think they have oats either, but I'm not totally sure. They might be worth checking out.