Campers sharing with a group
If several people are eating from the same stash, you can share a larger bag across different snack breaks. Just think about how you’ll keep it dry and sealed after opening.
Which pack is right for you?
Campers splitting up portions
Individual bags are easy to share between friends and day bags. A resealable tub is a better fit if you want to snack from the same pack at different times.
Campers checking labels
If you have allergies or specific dietary requirements, the information on the exact product variant matters. If you’re choosing a mix, check the ingredients and allergens for each snack too.
What should you consider when choosing?
A bag to share
Choose this if: the group will share the crisps in the same place and around the same times.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to seal an opened bag properly between snack breaks.
Individual bags
Choose these if: everyone wants to take a portion in their own bag.
Bear in mind: small bags may contain less than someone expects for a single snack break.
A resealable tub
Choose this if: you want to be able to reseal the pack between snack breaks.
Bear in mind: you’ll still need to check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen variant.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A stash for the group | Compare the net weight and consider whether you can seal an opened bag. | I want to bring crisps for several people without having to open a separate pack for every snack break. For around 50% of consumers, a shared stash comes first. |
| Splitting and taking snacks along | Check the number of bags or tubs and the quantity in each pack. | If everyone has their own day bag, I want to be able to split up the snacks in advance. This is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variant; compare the nutritional values per 100 g. | If someone in the group needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in each flavour. Label checks are the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming allergens are the same across a brand
Ingredients can vary by flavour. For example, Albert Heijn lists wheat in Pringles Original and says that milk and soya may be present.
Read the ingredients and both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack for the exact variant.
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Opening a large bag without a way to store it
If the group is eating at different times, an opened bag may be left open for longer than intended.
Bring something to seal the bag, or choose individual bags or a resealable tub if that better suits your plans.
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Assuming you can always take snacks into the festival
Rules on food and drink can vary from festival to festival. Obelink’s festival packing list says to bring snacks only if they’re allowed.
Check the latest terms and conditions for your festival before packing food for the campsite.
Brands compared
Jumbo
Jumbo offers own-brand crisps in flavours including ready salted, paprika and ridged varieties. That gives you a few different flavours to consider for a shared stash.
- The Jumbo Paprika Crisps and Ready Salted Crisps shown are each sold in a 250 g bag.
- Check the ingredients and storage instructions for the flavour you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH Paprika Crisps is a 250 g own-brand option, with product and label information provided by Albert Heijn.
- Albert Heijn describes this specific paprika variant as suitable for vegans and says it is made to a gluten-free recipe.
- Don’t assume these features apply to other flavours; check the current packaging.
Lidl Snack Day
Snack Day is a Lidl own brand with a range of crisp flavours, including ready salted and paprika.
- The choice of flavours is handy if not everyone in the group wants the same thing.
- Check the packaging and ingredients for the specific Snack Day variant before taking it along.
Lay's
Lay's is available in large bags and boxes of individual bags. The Lay's Family Box on Joybuy also contains snacks from Cheetos and Bugles.
- The Family Box contains 15 bags, making it easy to split up the snacks in advance.
- Check which snacks are included in the mix and read the information for each variant.
Pringles
According to Albert Heijn, Pringles Original 165 g is sold in a resealable tub.
- You can reseal the tub after a snack break.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Pringles Original contains wheat and may contain milk and soya.
Joybuy products for sharing and taking along
These packs are suited to sharing snacks or enjoying them at different times on the festival campsite. Compare the quantities and, if you’re choosing a mix, check which snacks are included.
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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g
A mix to share with others during a snack break at the campsite.
The stated net weight is 180 g. Check the packaging to see which snacks and allergens are included in this mix.
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Pringles Original Crisps, 3 x 165 g
Three individual tubs can be shared between people or saved for different snack breaks.
Each tub contains 165 g. The Pringles Original tub is resealable. Check the label if wheat, milk or soya is a concern for anyone in the group.
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Lay's Family Box, 15 bags
The individual bags can be shared between friends or packed in day bags.
According to the Joybuy product information, the box contains snacks from Lay's, Cheetos and Bugles. Check the contents and ingredients of each variant if they’re important to your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take crisps to the festival campsite?
That depends on the rules of the festival you’re attending. Check the latest terms and conditions for food and drink before packing; Obelink’s festival packing list says to bring snacks only if they’re allowed.
What should I check if someone has an allergy or dietary requirement?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you know the brand. For a mix, check each variant separately and look at both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements.
How should I store an opened bag of crisps at the campsite?
Seal the bag properly after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. For AH Paprika Crisps, Albert Heijn advises storing the crisps in a cool, dry place away from light; check the packaging for any other variant.
How do I compare the nutritional information for different crisps?
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g so that different portion sizes don’t skew the comparison. On the label for your chosen variant, check details such as the stated amounts of salt, fat and saturated fat.