Greenbelly Backpacking Meals - Backpacking Food, Appalachian Trail Food Bars, Ultralight, Non-Cook, High-Calorie, Gluten-Free, Ready-to-Eat, All Natural Meal Bars (Cranberry Almond, 5 Count)

In Big Bend National Park, I went on a 40-mile hike through the desert. Throughout the hike, there were numerous elevation changes, the sun was scorching, and water was in short supply. br>Needless to say, due to the large amount of water we had to carry at any given time, pack weight was at a premium. br>As a result, I wanted to get the most powerful and lightweight foods I could find for the trip. br>Greenbelly meals are well-packaged, and because the bags are resealable, I used them to collect and hold my trash from the day. br>I had two of each of the following: peanut butter/apricot and banana/dark chocolate. They didn't taste great, but let's face it, when you need the most nutritious superfoods packed into a small item, you can't expect a restaurant to deliver. br>However, they were not at all unpleasant to eat. They were delicious to eat. They're dry, so bring some water, and they're a little difficult to finish (which is a good thing). br>br>I had one greenbelly and one probar for lunch. I'd be able to power through the next few miles after lunch with only a few water breaks. I was glad I had brought greenbelly meals for the uphill climbs, whether they were steep or gradual. br>Over the course of the 40 miles, I averaged around 13 miles per day. We gained over 10,000 feet of elevation and lost nearly as much. br>br>These are a must-have for any hiker looking for the best meal for their size and weight, something to keep you going when you've reached the end of your endurance. br>br>However, if this were a less demanding trip, I might have brought a freeze-dried cookable meal for lunch. If you're looking for what I mentioned above, this is the item to get. If you're going on a casual trip, you'll get a great lunch with this, but depending on your preferences and needs, you might not need to buy something quite so simple. br>br>Overall, I'll be buying again.

Arian Gutierrez

| Jun 07, 2021

To be honest, I was skeptical of these bars at first. I ordered the variety 9 pack, figuring that even if I didn't like them, I'd be able to get through 9 of them. My assumptions were incorrect. This is completely incorrect. br> I like the packaging. An easy tear notch above a resealable zip lock makes it simple to open. It's a foil-wrapped package. Waterproof and long-lasting Fits comfortably in both the brain of my pack and the cargo pocket of my pants. br> All three types of bars have a moist, but not sticky, consistency. Each of the three flavors is delectable. There is no aftertaste or the strange "wang" taste that most protein bars have. My son, who is a picky eater, enjoys them as well. He had a skeptical expression on his face when I handed him a piece of the peanut/apricot bar. We ended up splitting our bars after he tried it, so each of us got a peanut/apricot and a dark chocolate/banana. As a result, I'm going to order a 30-pack. When you don't want to use the stove or are in a hurry to get moving, these are ideal for any meal while backpacking.

Miley Barr

| May 06, 2021

Not only were they delicious, but they also kept me energized for the 22-mile trek along Kauai's north coast's mountain goat trails, which included constant elevation changes. The fact that I didn't have to use a Jetboil to boil water and that cleanup was simple during the hike made these a great addition to my 5-day meal plan. These didn't take up a lot of room in the original packaging, but they could have easily been transferred to ziplock bags if space was an issue. It's unquestionably a go-to. I'll keep it in my backpack for future hikes!.

Rene Barry

| Dec 18, 2021

I tried them out on my hikes with a sampler pack. The convenience, taste, texture, natural ingredients, calorie count, light weight, and small volume of space required in my pack were all appealing to me. The chocolate banana ended up being my favorite. My only gripes have nothing to do with the product's quality or flavor, which are both excellent, but they are the reason I deducted a star: (1) I have to buy 9 meals at once, and (2) the cost of each meal, including shipping, is more than $6. br>br>Updated on 10/11/2019br>I've raised my rating to five stars. I've been a regular customer for a long time and will continue to do so. Yes, they are more expensive, but they taste great, are lightweight and compact, and, by golly, I think they are worth it!.

Aubrey Dillon

| May 01, 2021

It weighed less by over an ounce. Greenbelly got in touch with me. A replacement is on its way to me. I also inquired as to why the package didn't have a "best by" date. Greenbelly claims that their products are ready to ship within a week of being prepared. As a result, the stated shelf life of six months should be sufficient. They do not have an inventory backlog. I opened the underweight bar, cranberry and almond, to see how good it was. It was moist, but not sticky in the way that many protein bars are. Each package contains two bars. They're a little bigger than your average protein bar. They're meant to be a quick bite to eat. I intend to include them in my camping menu.

Anderson Merritt

| Feb 18, 2021

As a result, the bars were one of my favorites. They're a little boring, but that's okay with me. Many bars contain a lot of sugar, and I'm not a big fan of sweets. I ate one with coffee for breakfast and carried the other with me as a trail snack while hiking. Surprisingly, that worked out perfectly; by lunchtime, I was hungry and ready to eat. I usually have to force myself to eat when I go hiking. My body responded much better to these bars because they are so clean. br>br>The only criticism I have is the size of the packaging. But, as with most things on the trail, I do a lot of planning ahead of time, so next time I'll just put them in smaller ziplock bags before heading out. br>br>As I progress with the hobby, I'll definitely be using these bars!.

Nathaniel Wiley

| Aug 21, 2021