Breakfast is what gets you out of your sleeping bag… dinner is what you look forward to once you kick off your hiking shoes… but SNACKS are the MVP that get you through the day!
We are sharing dozens of our favorite backpacking snacks! Some are healthy, some not so much, but all are delicious and will leave you looking forward to the next handful.
What would a list of backpacking snacks be without energy bars? There are dozens of brands and flavors on the market, so be sure to pack a wide variety.
Jerky and meat bars are another protein rich snack, perfect for backpacking. You can make your own jerky using a dehydrator, or there are tons of options at the grocery store.
My first experience with “trail magic” was finding a packet of Honey Stinger Energy Chews in my bear canister that I definitely did not pack. I found them right when I was starting to lose steam—and they were the perfect energy booster at that moment!
Pair these with some nuts or cheese! On short overnight trips, you can get away with packing jarred olives in a zippered bag.
Trail mix can be heavy, so wherever you can, opt for high-calorie nuts like macadamia, pecans, and walnuts.