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road trip snacks

kittyloo — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:02:25 GMT

so there are about 15 (i think) of us ladies, going on a road trip to Texas. Supposed to be the premiere weekend of shopping, they call it trade days. Excited!

I will be in a car with 2 or 3 other ladies, and am thinking of offering to bring the snacks.

don't know if they will want to do a sit down on the way (4 hour trip) or fast food. (blech, my least favorite) however i will not complain, and go with the flow. maybe we will just wait till we get there, and hook up with the others for a meal.

when you're snacking on the road what kinds of things do you like to bring?

Re: road trip snacks

sunshine45 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:28:29 GMT

when the drive is 4 hours or less, i generally only want water.

i dont want to have to stop to eat or use the facilities.

i just want to get there and usually eat at my destination.

occasionally i will do a mcdonalds fry and a diet coke when i start off, but not often.

Re: road trip snacks

spumoni99 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:30:50 GMT

I like cut up bell peppers, pickles, cucumbers, things like that. Mixed nuts are good for protien, maybe heathy popcorn they sell premade. Turkey or lettuce roll ups are good too.

Re: road trip snacks

Cakers3 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:36:31 GMT

@kittyloo Which Trade Days Market are you going to?

If there is room for a small cooler I suggest you definitely bring a few bottles of water. I'm not a fan of plastic bottled water but if there is no room for a small cooler some bottle water would be prudent.

Snacks-I'd stick with some fruit (grapes are easy to handle, filling, and provide some hydration). Apple and orange slices-you do not need refrigeration and you can always make a "pit stop" to slice them up while taking in a rest area.

I'd stay away from salty snacks.

A four hour drive - chances are a stop or two will be needed. Stay with hydration especially. Rest areas along the way usually have vending machines so that can be an option for those who want some candy and such.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:38:51 GMT

Nothing with crumbs (especially if in someone else's car) or that makes your fingers icky.

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skatting44 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:39:54 GMT

blue cheese stuffed dates & celery & carrott sticks . I Rasins, cranberries , dates, almonds . always travel with a small cooler - with drinks or to keep a snack cold

Re: road trip snacks

tansy — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:41:43 GMT

I rarely snack in the car but occasionally I bring along one of those small round cheeses with the the red waxy coating. The brand name is escaping me.

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:46:35 GMT

I like Twizzlers and Pringle’s and Tootsie Pops on a road trip.

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smoochy — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:49:01 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I rarely snack in the car but occasionally I bring along one of those small round cheeses with the the red waxy coating. The brand name is escaping me.

Baby Bel

Re: road trip snacks

Kachina624 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:55:25 GMT

Better check with the driver. Many people don't like others eating in their car. It would never occur to me that snacks were necessary on a 4 hour trip. A bottle of water would be all I'd want.

Re: road trip snacks

Wiscfan3 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:02:05 GMT

Cut up beef sticks (Jack Links), cheese niblets, trail mix, little sandwiches, grapes, apples, bananas, water bottles...We always snack when traveling. It helps pass the time.

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Frenchlop — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:15:47 GMT

Beef jerky, Slim Jim's, nuts, granola bars

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Sooner — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:29:24 GMT

Having been on hundreds of long road trips, I do believe you all will survive without snacks--which can get messy and be spilled or dropped and even small bad.

I'd tough it out on what you eat at a stop!

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Goldengate8361 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:29:43 GMT

Pistachios!

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kaydee50 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:36:10 GMT

Combos, Pringles, almonds or some sort of trail mix. I would not be happy with no food for 4 hours--LOL!!!

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JFD12 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:38:41 GMT

Four hour trip ... not long at all! 😊 Chips, Chips, chips, and water! 👍

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On It — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:41:02 GMT

I would not provide any snacks. Take a drink for yourself. Let each person provide her own beverage. I would not be making any stops until arriving at the destination. With that many women, be flexible and just go with the flow. Some may need a bathroom break a couple of hours or so into the trip, but I doubt anyone would expect a full meal until you reach your destination unless there is some legendary restaurant along the way.

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Biftu — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:43:07 GMT

My most often trip is about 6-7 hours and I try not to stop. I was surprised to hear how many bring water/drinks. While I do bring something to drink just in case, I try not to drink much so I don't have to stop for a restroom. Snacks are usually unhealthy like something salty, cookies and maybe an apple.

Re: road trip snacks

Daisy Sunflower — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:36:24 GMT