Campers who want to hand out portions
With individual bags, you can give everyone a sealed portion without opening a large bag. Jumbo describes sharing packs as packs containing several small bags.
Who are individual bags useful for?
Tent groups with different flavour preferences
A mix can combine different snacks in individual bags. Check which flavours are included and how many bags there are of each; the contents vary from box to box.
Campers who need to check ingredients
Ingredients and allergens can vary between products in a mixed pack. So read the information on the current packaging and check the bags you plan to hand out.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether sealed portions, a choice of flavours or enough snacks to last are most important to you. Then check the pack contents and the ingredients in the varieties you plan to take with you.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Sealed portions | Count the individual bags and check the weight of each one. | If I want to hand out one bag per person while we’re out and about, I don’t want to have to store an open large bag. Around 36% of consumers prioritise sealed portions. |
| Choice of flavours | Check the flavours listed, as well as how the bags are divided between them. | Not everyone in my tent group wants the same snack, so I’m looking for a mix that includes the varieties we want. Around 29% of consumers prioritise having a choice of flavours for the group. |
| Stock and packing space | Compare the number of bags with the total weight and the space the pack takes up. | I want to take enough for several snack breaks without filling my luggage with an oversized box. Having enough snacks while keeping packing space to a minimum is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for each relevant variety. | If someone in my group needs to avoid a particular ingredient, I want to know which bag I can hand out. For around 14% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Counting only the bags
Two boxes with the same number of bags can still contain different amounts of crisps if the weight per bag varies.
Compare the number of bags, the weight of each bag and the total weight.
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Assuming all flavours have the same ingredients
A mix can contain different types of snacks. Albert Heijn lists ingredients including milk and soya for its Lay's Mega Box; Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for its sharing bag.
Read the current allergen information for each relevant variety before handing out the bags.
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Leaving an open bag loose in the tent
Crisps that aren’t stored in a properly sealed bag can lose their crunch.
Seal an opened bag securely and store it according to the instructions on the packaging, keeping it away from moisture.
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Relying on the packaging from a previous purchase
If you’re choosing based on ingredients, check the variety and pack size you’re buying now.
Check the label on the current packaging again, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Brands and retailers to consider
Lay's
Lay's Benelux lists a Celebration Box containing 30 bags of Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos snacks. Albert Heijn also lists a Lay's Mega Box with 20 bags.
- The boxes listed combine individual portions with a variety of snacks.
- For a mixed box, check the ingredients of each variety; the contents of the boxes aren’t identical.
Pringles
Pringles lists Original in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g sizes. A single tube is a different option from a box of assorted individual bags.
- This product range lets you choose a size to suit one or more snack breaks.
- A tube of Original doesn’t offer a choice of flavours for a group; check the current ingredients label too.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand sharing bag with 15 bags of 25 g: eight ready salted and seven paprika.
- The number of bags, weight per bag and split between the two flavours are listed.
- Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for this sharing bag; check the current packaging before handing it out.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists, among other products, the Lay's Mega Box with 20 individual snack bags. The product information describes the contents of that specific box.
- The listed contents help you compare portion sizes and types of snacks.
- For ingredients and allergens, use the information on the current packaging and for each individual variety.
Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s crisps and snacks brand. Lidl Netherlands lists, among other products, a multipack with 15 bags.
- A pack of individual bags is an option if you want to hand out portions.
- When you’re looking at the pack in store, check which flavours and ingredients that particular multipack contains.
Crisps multipacks on Joybuy
These packs offer different ways to take crisps and snacks with you: mixed boxes of individual bags, a multipack of small tubes and a smaller sharing mix. Compare the number of portions and, for mixed packs, check the ingredients of each variety.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 pieces
This mixed box is a good fit for a group that wants to hand out individual snacks. The product name lists 20 pieces; check the packaging for the split between varieties and the ingredients in the bags you plan to hand out.
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Pringles Red Pepper, 12 × 40 g
This multipack is a good fit if you want to hand out small tubes and aren’t looking for a mix of flavours. The product name lists 12 tubes of 40 g in the Red Pepper flavour; if you have an allergy, check the current ingredients information.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
This sharing mix is an option if you want to share flavours with a smaller group. The product name lists 180 g; check the packaging for the weight of each bag and the ingredients of the different varieties.
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Lay's Family Box, 15 pieces
This box is a good fit for a group that wants to hand out individual snack packs. The product name lists 15 pieces; check the packaging to see which varieties are included, how much each pack weighs and which allergens are listed.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 pieces
This box is a good fit for sharing individual snacks with a group. The product name lists 12 pieces; check the packaging to see which varieties are included, and check their portion sizes and ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
When should you choose individual bags instead of one big bag?
Choose individual bags if you want to hand out sealed portions or don’t want to keep opening a large bag. If you’re sharing straight from one bag, a large bag may work too, as long as you can seal any leftovers properly and store them according to the instructions.
How should you store opened crisps at the campsite?
Seal the bag securely and keep the crisps dry, cool and out of direct light. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging; moisture and an open bag can affect their crunch.
Should you check every type of bag in a mixed box for allergens?
Yes. Check the information for each variety you plan to hand out, as ingredients can vary within a mix. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.
Which label information can help you choose packaged crisps?
Read the ingredients, allergens, net quantity and best-before date on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes this information as part of the labelling for prepacked foods; also follow any storage instructions for the product you buy.