Groups who want to share at the same time
If one pack is passed around during a group break, the amount in the pack is what matters most. Jumbo, for example, lists 300 g Lay's sharing bags and 250 g own-brand plain crisps.
Which size works best for you?
Walkers who want to take leftovers with them
If you won’t finish the crisps during one break, a resealable pack may be more convenient. Pringles describes its tube as resealable, and Albert Heijn says the same about AH Stapel op.
Walkers who want to check the labels
If you’re buying for others, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the flavour you’ve chosen before sharing. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
What should you look for?
First decide whether the crisps will be shared during one break or spread across several stops. Then consider the pack type, the amount you want and the label.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Check the net weight and decide whether the group will open one bag during the same break. | If we’re sharing crisps at the same time, I want one pack with enough for the group. Around 33% of consumers put this first. |
| Resealability | Check whether the pack you’ve chosen is resealable and will fit in your rucksack. | After a short break, I want to be able to seal the leftover crisps and take them with me. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Portion sizes | Compare one large pack with individual portions, and consider how much you actually want to open. | If not everyone snacks at the same time, I want to avoid opening the whole group’s supply. Portion sizes come first for around 25% of consumers. |
| Label | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact flavour and pack. | When I choose crisps for the group, I want to know what ingredients and allergens they contain before sharing. Around 17% of consumers give this check top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Taking a large bag as your only food
A sharing bag may be right for a break, but choosing crisps doesn’t take care of everything else you’ll eat and drink during your walk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of drinking when you’re active.
Separately, think about what food and drink you’ll need for the length of your walk.
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Assuming plain crisps contain no allergens
A flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.
If anyone needs to avoid certain allergens, ask them to check the information on the pack you’ve chosen before sharing the crisps.
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Mistaking a small pack for a sharing bag
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks Paprika and Barbecue in 100 g packs. That’s a different amount from the 250–300 g sharing bags mentioned above.
Check the net weight and decide whether you’re looking for a bag to share or individual portions.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Jumbo lists Lay's Ready Salted and Paprika in 300 g bags, and MAX varieties in 275 g packs.
- The 300 g bags are a good fit for a group sharing during one break.
- Consider how you’ll carry an opened bag; these bags are not shown as having a resealable feature.
Pringles
Jumbo lists Pringles Original in a 165 g tube. Pringles describes its tube as resealable.
- A resealable tube is a good choice if you want to take leftovers with you after a break.
- A 165 g tube contains less than the 250–300 g sharing bags mentioned above; check the allergens for each variety.
Smiths
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks Paprika and Barbecue in 100 g packs.
- This size can work as an individual extra.
- The 100 g packs mentioned are not large bags for sharing during a group break.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range includes 250 g AH Ready Salted crisps and a 175 g AH Stapel op variety.
- The 250 g bag is suitable for sharing; Albert Heijn describes the Stapel op pack as resealable.
- The resealable variety contains less than the standard bag. Check the allergens for the exact variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand Chips Naturel in a 250 g pack and Ribbelchips Naturel in a 335 g pack.
- Both sizes listed come in a separate bag that you can share with a group.
- Check which amount suits your planned break and how you want to take any leftovers with you.
Lidl / Snack Day
Snack Day at Lidl includes varieties such as plain, paprika, Bolognese and cheese and onion crisps.
- You can check in store which flavour and pack size will suit your group.
- Lidl lists these varieties as in-store products, so check the size of the pack you choose there.
Crisps for different walking breaks
These Joybuy products show three ways to pack your crisps: one large bag to share at the same time, tubes for a break when there may be leftovers, and packs for individual portions. Choose based on when the group will open them.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps 300 g
A bag for a group wanting to share crisps during one break.
Contents: 300 g. Before you set off, think about how you’ll carry an opened bag with leftovers.
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Pringles Original Crisps 3 × 165 g
For a group wanting to split the crisps between separate tubes or several breaks.
The multipack contains three packs of 165 g each, not one large sharing bag. Check the allergens on the exact pack.
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Pringles Original Crisps 165 g
A smaller pack for a short group break or for anyone wanting to take leftovers with them.
Contents: 165 g. Pringles describes its tube as resealable; this pack contains less than a 250–300 g sharing bag.
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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g
A mix for walkers who would rather share out individual portions than open one large bag.
Total contents: 180 g. Check the pack if you want to know the amount in each individual portion.
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Pringles Original Crisps 12 × 40 g
For walkers who want to take individual packs with them or spread them across several breaks.
The multipack contains twelve packs of 40 g each. These are small portions, not a sharing bag; check the allergens on the label.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large bag of crisps enough food for a long walk?
No. Think of a large bag of crisps as something to share during a break, not as your entire food and drink plan. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of drinking when you’re active; also decide what other food you’ll need for the length of your walk.
Which pack of crisps should I choose if there are likely to be leftovers?
A pack that’s confirmed as resealable is a better choice if you want to take leftovers with you after your break. Pringles describes its tube as resealable, and Albert Heijn says the same about AH Stapel op. With a standard bag, think ahead about how you’ll close it after opening.
Should I check for allergens in plain crisps?
Yes. Check the allergens on the exact pack of plain crisps too before sharing them with a group. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods, so don’t rely on the flavour name alone.