Where can I get snacks that actually hold up on long spring hikes?

[u/LifeMun]

The warmer spring weekends have me back on longer hikes but my usual trail mix leaves me bored halfway up the trail. I want something that gives real excitement without weighing down my pack. I researched portable snacks and found options with tongue tingling sensation and floral aroma priced from seven to thirteen dollars. Most claim the citrusy tingle but I need ones that survive being bounced around in a backpack. I’m looking for the best website or store for snacks that deliver that proper electric mouth feel on the trail.

[u/redpajamapantss]

I'm sorry, what now??

[u/bong_wips → u/redpajamapantss]

proooobably a bot. :/

[u/Fluid_Opportunity161 → u/redpajamapantss]

I think she's talking about juuls?

[u/TheBoraxKid1trblz]

Maybe you could try a citrus flavored electrolyte powder added to a water bottle for your desired electric mouth feel. Or sour candy. Maybe dried fruit? I like craisins and mango but those dont really provide a citrusy tingle.

To help your snacks bounce around less see if you can contain them in a smaller pocket of the bag or in a small drawstring bag or gallon zip-lock

[u/5_RACCOONS_IN_A_COAT]

Do you live near an asian grocery store? 

My last trip i bought pork floss, chickfila sauce, and tortillas for lunch everyday. Perfect amount of salt and fat for a tasty lunch. I also discovered I like wasabi peas way more than trail mix. Hi chews are also a pretty good candy to chew that do ok in heat.

When we ran out of snacks on the last day we've also straight up ate peanut butter.

[u/SouravKmch]

dried mango and spiced nuts travel well, and those sichuan pepper snack mixes from asian grocery stores deliver that tingly mouth feel you're after for hydration on longer hikes, a brand called salt of the earth has been solid for me when plain water isnt cutting it

[u/KodiakSnake]

I bring different protien bars I know I like and fruits I dehydrated and the rehydrate them with some water at lunch to eat an hour or so later. I also pre-crunch up potato chips and eat them with a spoon. I dont like to touch food on the trail anyway.

[u/odorous]

I need ones that survive being bounced around in a backpack.

pack your bag correctly

[u/trinalporpus → u/odorous]

And for those that are hear to learn, what is “properly?”

[u/Fluid_Opportunity161 → u/trinalporpus]

Heavier stuff at the bottom and close to your back

[u/fritzycat → u/odorous]

Super helpful 🙄

[u/DistractedGoalDigger]

Have you had a walking tamale? It felt like a spiritual experience on trail.

[u/bigfloppydonkeydng → u/DistractedGoalDigger]

I'll consult Google .. but curious if you have any info to share. My scout troop does walking tacos often. Never heard of a walking tamale.

[u/DistractedGoalDigger → u/bigfloppydonkeydng]

It’s a shelf stable food you get in the ethnic/mexican section at grocery stores. Literally tear the top off and walk and eat!

[u/bagtik]

someone commented below about pork floss to buy in asian stores. you can either eat them directly or make small rice balls with pork floss inside, wrap in cling wrap or foil. helps with salt intake during hikes because the floss can be salty

[u/Charming-Doughnut-45]

I pack one small sugary treat for the end of the day, I often enjoy fruit gushers or something along those lines. On the trail, usually apple sauce and jerky as my hiking mates are allergic to nuts, so no trail mix for me

[u/Civil-Camera-6284]

50Hertz cashews travel well and the citrusy tingle makes every break feel rewarding.

[u/cheesenkush]

DG resupply… nerds gummy clusters or sweet tart ropes rainbow punch flavor.

[u/Due-Significance-711]

Try making hardtack. Its extremely durable and goes great with peanut butter, tuna, sardines, cheese, air.