Travellers handing out snacks
If you’re taking crisps for several passengers, individual bags make it easy to portion them out in advance. The Lay's and own-brand multipacks listed by Jumbo each contain 15 bags, but the weight per bag varies.
Who are these packs useful for?
Groups with different flavour preferences
If not everyone wants the same crisps, check how many bags there are of each flavour. The Lay's Party Mix listed by Jumbo combines paprika, ready salted and Bugles Nacho Cheese. A mix is only useful if the varieties included suit your group.
Travellers with one firm favourite
If everyone wants Original, a multipack of individual tubes could be a good fit. Albert Heijn lists 12 tubes of 40 g in its Pringles Original 12-pack and describes the packaging as resealable.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want individual portions or a pack to share. Then check that the amount per person, flavours and label information suit the people travelling with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portioning | Compare the number of packs and the weight per bag or tube. | If I’m taking something separate for each passenger, I want to know whether the portions will suit our stops. Around 44% of consumers prioritise easy sharing and portion size. |
| Choosing flavours | Check which varieties are included and how many of each flavour you get. | With different preferences in the car, I want to avoid one flavour being left behind. For around 33% of consumers, the mix of flavours is the deciding factor. |
| Checking the label | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety. | If a traveller needs to watch what they eat, I want to be able to check the pack I’ve chosen rather than rely on the brand name. Around 23% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Counting the bags and nothing else
Fifteen bags don’t tell you everything about how many crisps you’ll get. Jumbo lists its own portion bags as 15 × 25 g and Lay's Party Mix as 15 × 27.5 g.
As well as counting the bags, compare the weight per bag and the total net weight.
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Assuming a mixed pack contains just one flavour
The contents can vary between products. According to Jumbo, Lay's Party Mix contains three varieties, and the packaging lists milk as an allergen and says it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
If anyone has a relevant allergy, check the information for the exact multipack and the current packaging.
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Relying on average nutritional values for your chosen product
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides average nutritional values for crisps, but notes that values can vary by brand. So an average won’t tell you how much salt or fat is in the portion you’ve chosen.
Compare the nutritional information on the specific pack, paying attention to the amounts given per 100 g and per portion.
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Assuming every multipack is available online
Lidl lists the 15-bag multipack reviewed as an in-store purchase.
Before you set off, check where you can buy the variety you want, and check the best-before date on the packaging.
Brands to consider
Lay's
An option if you’re looking for individual bags with different snack varieties for a group.
- Jumbo lists Lay's Party Mix as 15 bags of 27.5 g: five paprika, five ready salted and five Bugles Nacho Cheese.
- According to Jumbo, the Party Mix contains milk and may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the exact variety if anyone has an allergy.
Pringles
An option if one flavour and individual resealable tubes suit your trip.
- Albert Heijn lists the Original 12-pack as twelve tubes of 40 g and describes the packaging as resealable.
- This Original variety doesn’t offer a choice of flavours within the pack. According to Albert Heijn, it contains wheat and cereals containing gluten, and may contain milk and soya.
Jumbo
The own-brand range includes both portion bags and larger bags for those who prefer to share.
- Jumbo lists a mix of 15 bags of 25 g, with eight ready salted bags and seven paprika.
- The portion mix reviewed lists milk as an allergen. A larger sharing bag also doesn’t provide the individual portions you get in a multipack.
Snack Day
Lidl’s own brand is worth considering if you want to buy crisps for your trip in a Lidl store.
- Lidl lists a multipack containing a mix of 15 bags.
- Lidl describes this multipack as available in-store only. Check which varieties are included when you buy it.
Smiths
An alternative if you’re looking for individual snacks rather than a multipack of portion bags.
- Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks Barbecue and Smiths Sticks Paprika, both in 100 g packs.
- A single 100 g pack doesn’t offer the same individually wrapped portions as portion bags.
Crisps and multipacks at Joybuy
These products offer options for a road trip, whether you want one favourite flavour, a mix of crisps or snacks to share with a group. For each pack, check how many individual portions it contains and which flavours and allergens matter to your group.
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Pringles Original crisps, 12 × 40 g
For travellers who all want Original and prefer to take individual tubes. Joybuy lists wheat and gluten as allergens; the product may contain traces of milk and soya. If anyone has an allergy, check the current packaging.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
For anyone taking a mix of crisps along to share at a stop. The pack lists 180 g; check the contents per bag and the mix of flavours if you want to plan a portion for each passenger. Also check the allergen information on the packaging.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box crisps, 15 pieces
For a group that would rather take a mix than stick to one flavour. The title lists 15 pieces; check the weight and mix of flavours before planning the portions. If anyone has an allergy, check the information for this specific pack.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 pieces
For travellers considering a box of assorted snacks. The title lists 12 pieces; check the pack for the contents per piece, the mix of varieties, and the ingredients and allergens.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 pieces
For a group looking to take a variety of snacks. Joybuy lists 20 pieces and flavours including paprika, salted and cheese; check how many individual packs you get and how the varieties are divided. Read the allergen information on the box you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Are portion bags or one large bag more convenient in the car?
Portion bags are a better fit if each passenger wants their own sealed portion. If everyone is eating from the same pack, a large bag may be enough; check how to store it once opened.
Should I check for allergens again if I know the brand?
Yes. If anyone has an allergy, check the exact variety and the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists ingredients and allergens as information found on the labels of prepacked foods. The Lay's Party Mix listed by Jumbo and the Pringles Original 12-pack listed by Albert Heijn have different allergen information.
Are all the portions in a multipack of crisps the same size?
No, it varies by product. Jumbo lists portion bags of 25 g and Lay's Party Mix bags of 27.5 g, while Albert Heijn lists 40 g tubes in the Pringles Original 12-pack. So compare the weight per item, not just the number of items.
How should I store crisps during a road trip?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and close an opened pack as instructed. If you’re saving snacks for a later stop, it’s better to take an unopened portion if you don’t plan to store a sharing bag once it’s open.