Snack Ideas

From Ceiba

• candy bars, gallon ziplock
• candy, misc
• candy, mixed, gallon ziplock
• crackers, cheese-its
• crackers, goldfish
• chips, pringles type
• dried fruit
• granola bars
• nuts, almonds,
• nuts, cashews,
• nuts, misc
• nuts, dry roasted p-nut
• trail mix, fruit
• trail mix, nuts & m&m
• trail mix, misc salty
• trail mix, pub mix

Snack Additions for Grand Canyon Rafting

Protein and Savory

• Beef jerky or meat sticks
  
• Turkey jerky
  
• Hard salami or pepperoni sticks
  
• Tuna or chicken packets
  
• Shelf-stable hummus with crackers
  
• Roasted chickpeas
  
• Roasted edamame

Sweet Snacks

• Fig bars or Newtons
  
• Stroopwafels
  
• Rice Krispie treats
  
• Oatmeal cookies or biscotti
  
• Brownies (vac-sealed if possible)
  
• Fruit leather or fruit strips
  
• Dates or date bars

Salty and Crunchy

• Pretzels (sticks or nuggets)
  
• Corn nuts
  
• Wasabi peas
  
• Rice crackers
  
• Popcorn (bagged, not loose)

Energy and Quick Fuel

• Electrolyte chews
  
• Honey packets
  
• Peanut butter packets
  
• Nut butter + crackers
  
• Energy bars (RX, Clif, Larabar)
  
• Gummy candy

Fresh Items (Early Trip Only)

• Apples
  
• Oranges or mandarins
  
• Baby carrots
  
• Bell pepper slices
  
• Bagels

Comfort and Morale Boosters

• Chocolate (early or kept cool)
  
• Hot cocoa packets
  
• Tea bags
  
• Instant coffee packets
  
• Favorite personal candy
  
• One “surprise” snack for a tough day

How Much to Bring Per Person Per Day

• Total snacks per day
  • 1.5 to 2.5 pounds per person (Note: this is from ChatGPT; seem like a lot)
• Breakdown guideline
  • Salty snacks: 6–8 oz
    
  • Sweet snacks: 4–6 oz
    
  • Protein snacks: 4–6 oz
    
  • Quick energy items: 2–4 oz
• Daily pattern
  • Morning: light carbs or bar
    
  • Midday: salty + protein
    
  • Afternoon: sugar or quick energy
    
  • Evening: comfort snack
• Trip-wide rule of thumb
  • You will eat more than expected
    
  • Variety matters more than volume
    
  • Salty beats sweet after hot days
    
  • Individual packaging works best

Notes

• Avoid snacks that melt easily
  
• Avoid overly crumbly foods
  
• Avoid anything requiring utensils
  
• Bring at least one snack you truly love
  
• Snacks matter more than people expect on long trips