Sleeping bags? Check. Tent? Check. Bug spray? Check. Plenty of water? Oh, you bet.
But wait; you might be missing a very important item on your camping list: camping snacks. Because if you thought you could get by with just hot dogs in the evening and granola and/or protein bars in the morning, oh, you’re sorely mistaken — especially when kids are involved.
When kids are camping, the last thing you want to have to deal with is complicated food preparation. Instead, you should focus on fairly nutritious snacks that’ll work for your kids, providing them with hydration, carbs, salt and protein so they feel ready to conquer the world, even after a long hike in the summer sun.
Plus, when you take your breaks mid-hike, one of the best things to look forward to is some sweet-and-salty trail mix or even some teriyaki jerky.
So, before you head out this summer, don’t forget to pack one of these 13 tasty yet nutritious snacks.
A version of this article was originally published in June 2017.
Trail Mix Cookies
Trail mix cookies are a little bit indulgent but packed with nutritious nuts, seeds and fruit too.
Pretzel Sticks
Pretzel sticks are easy to eat on the go and have salts to replace active kids' electrolytes.
Instant Oatmeal
Instant oatmeal cooks up in a jiff with just hot water and provides tons of flavorful nutrients.
Vegetable Chips
Veggie chips are a fun alternative to the basic potato and have a better nutritional profile too.
Dry-Roasted Edamame
Your li'l campers won't be able to stop snacking on crunchy soybeans, which are loaded with protein.
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas aren't just for the salad bar — these days, you can get them dry-roasted in tons of tasty flavors.
Jerky
Jerky packs in the protein and also replenishes salts that can be lost when sweating it out in the great outdoors.
Popcorn
Kids will gobble down lightly salted popcorn without ever realizing they're enjoying a whole grain.
Seaweed Snacks
Salty seaweed snacks are a unique treat that'll help keep kids from losing electrolytes on sun-filled days.
Veggie Sticks
Fuss-free, full of hydration and satisfying fiber, it's hard to go wrong with crunchy vegetable sticks.
S’mores Trail Mix
Boring trail mix, begone! This snack pairs a favorite campfire treat with everyone's go-to hiking snack.
Candied Nuts
A little sweet, a little salty, candied nuts offer protein, healthy fats and big flavor.
Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is easy to eat while out and about, offering lots of vitamins and nutrients in a small, tasty package.
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