10 Camping Snacks to Enjoy in the Great Outdoors

Camping is a great escape from the stress of the day-to-day. The fresh air, the sounds of birds calling, the smell of a fire smoldering in the early morning hours, and the snacks…

Okay, so maybe food isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you’re reminiscing. But snacks are important for the experience!

Packing refreshments for a camping trip is an art and a science. You have to consider a few things:

• Keeping costs down (you can eat cheap while camping!)
• Storage capabilities. Everything must be kept in containers to avoid any unwelcome guests like raccoons or bears.
• How filling the food will be.
• Maybe some focus on nutritional value like protein, carbs and fat.

With these parameters in mind, here are a bunch of great snack ideas for your next camping trip.

Golden Island Pork Jerky

Beef jerky is a traditional snack enjoyed by campers for generations. But you can kick things up a notch with Korean Barbecue recipe pork jerky.

It’s got a rich flavor that’s both savory and sweet. This is thanks to a special marinade with seasonings that include soy sauce and brown sugar.

S’mores

Alright, so these don’t have much nutritional value. But they are a staple! They’re a classic and a camping trip isn’t complete without s’mores.

Everyone knows the classic combination of graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows. But you can also get creative and really elevate the dessert.

This could include swapping the graham crackers with those fudge-striped cookies or using more decadent types of candy bars beyond the plain chocolate ones.

Fruits and Veggies

According to the USDA, about 80 percent of the U.S. population doesn’t eat the daily recommended amount of fruit. So, load up on fruits and vegetables! You can’t go wrong with apples, bananas, celery (maybe with peanut butter!), carrots and other produce.

Trail Mix

Outdoor adventurers have fueled their journeys with trail mix for decades. I mean, look at the name, it has the word “trail” right in it!

Nuts have a lot of helpful nutritional components. Let’s look at almonds, for example. An ounce of salted almonds contains 170 calories, 5.7 grams of protein, 5.73 grams of carbs and 15.1 grams of fat.

Now add to that some other nuts, seeds, raisins and anything else your heart desires. Your mouth and stomach will be happy!

You can save money by buying the ingredients and making a big batch ahead of time. This also makes it easy to separate the mix into small containers for easy access.

Cheese and Crackers

Sometimes simple snacks are the best ones. Cheese and crackers won’t blow anyone’s mind, but they don’t need to. They’re a light, easy-to-eat combo.

Meat Roll-Ups

This can be as straightforward as ham, turkey, salami or any other meat rolled up on its own. Or, it can be made more filling and with extra flavor by rolling it up with cheese or sliced veggies.

Tortilla Chips

We all get the munchies when we’re on a trip. Tortilla chips provide a nice, salty crunch that’ll make anyone happy on an active day.

Tortilla chips are great on their own, but you can make them even better if you’re game for some additional prep. Mix up a batch of salsa or guacamole to add some zing!

Protein Bars

Protein bars come in a multitude of options that run the gamut from peanut butter to birthday cake. Plus, protein bars come with valuable nutrients. For example, one type of protein bar contains 20 grams of protein and 24 grams of carbs.

Hardboiled Eggs

Compact, convenient and gratifying. That description perfectly encapsulates hardboiled eggs. They’re very easy to make ahead of time and grab when needed.

Hardboiled eggs also have good nutritional value. One large hardboiled egg has 77.5 calories, 6.3 grams of protein and 5.3 grams of fat. It’s a wholesome snack that’ll give your and your buds a little energy boost during the day.

Protein Balls

Time for something fun with a little creativity. Protein balls require no baking and are a breeze to make. All you need to do is mix up peanut butter, oats and protein powder!

You can also add more ingredients like bananas and even chocolate chips. Roll the mix into balls and refrigerate them in a travel container. You’ll have a fun, filling treat!

Create Lasting Camping Memories With the Help of Golden Island

The goal of camping should be to have as much fun as possible. Just bond with the people around you or simply enjoy the solace of quality time with yourself.

Planning and preparing food shouldn’t take up all of your attention. It’s important to have snacks that are delicious but also convenient with no fuss. Golden Island has your back!

Our Korean Barbecue recipe pork snacks have the sweet and savory flavor you crave. The resealable pouch helps make our jerky and bites the perfect camping snacks.

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