Choose a single 44 g bag if you want to take a set amount with you without any preparation; choose a larger bag if you want to portion it yourself or share it with others. Check the pack size, exact flavour and allergen information. A box of small bags is best suited to frequent walks or when you’re taking snacks for several people.
Want to pop an unopened bag in your rucksack without measuring anything out on the way? One example is Doritos Nacho Cheese in a 44 g bag, sold individually by PLUS. HANOS also lists a box of individual bags for anyone who wants to stock up in advance.
If you want to take more or less than a set snack bag contains, you can portion out a larger bag at home. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 25 g serving for their checked plain varieties; each bag contains several servings.
If you want to share a pack with other walkers, a larger bag may suit the amount you’ve planned. Lidl lists Snack Day Sea Salt Tortilla Chips in a 300 g pack, available in store only.
First decide whether you want to take a sealed bag or prefer to portion it yourself. Then choose according to flavour, ingredients and the amount that suits your plans.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a bag without portioning it | Check the weight of each bag and whether you’re buying one bag or a whole box. | If you want to grab an unopened bag when you set off and avoid measuring anything out, convenience matters most to you. Around 29% of consumers prioritise being able to take a snack with them straight away. |
| Choosing your own portion size | Compare the net weight with the stated serving size; these aren’t necessarily individually wrapped portions. | Want to measure out how much you’ll take from home, even if you have to store the rest? Around 24% of consumers give the ability to choose their own portion size top priority. |
| Choosing a flavour | Read the full flavour name; Nacho Cheese and Sweet Chilli Pepper are different varieties. | If you’re mainly looking forward to a particular flavour during your break, let that preference guide your choice. Around 18% of consumers put flavour first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if it’s a familiar flavour. | If ingredients or allergens determine your choice, you’ll want to check the product information before buying. Around 17% of consumers make suitability their top priority. |
| Stock that suits your plans | Check the number of bags or the total weight, and consider how many walks or people you want it to cover. | Want to avoid taking or being left with more than you need? Around 12% of consumers prioritise avoiding unnecessary stock. |
A larger pack may contain several stated servings without having individual inner bags. So the serving size doesn’t tell you how many bags are in the pack.
Check the net weight and the pack format separately. Bear in mind that you’ll need to portion out a larger bag yourself and store the rest.
The fact that a product is made from corn, or has a particular flavour name, doesn’t tell you which allergens the full variety contains. HANOS lists milk in the checked 44 g Doritos Nacho Cheese bag.
If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack you want to buy.
A box of 20 bags is a different pack size from a single snack bag. A box is best suited to several planned walks or when you need bags for a group.
Match the number of bags to when you plan to use them, and think about what you’ll do with any that are left over.
The best-before date doesn’t replace storage advice for a pack that’s already been opened.
Seal the bag well after use and follow the instructions on the pack. Voedingscentrum generally advises storing opened crisps in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days.
PLUS lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as an individual 44 g bag; HANOS lists Sweet Chilli Pepper in a box of 20 x 44 g bags.
AH Plain Tortilla Chips, 200 g, come in a larger bag that you can portion out yourself.
Jumbo Plain Tortilla Chips, 170 g, are a specific plain variety that you can portion out yourself.
Lidl sells Snack Day as its own brand. The checked sea salt variety comes in a larger bag for sharing or portioning out.
ALDI’s Dutch range page includes Doritos among its crisps. That makes ALDI a retailer worth checking, not the manufacturer of those crisps.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in a range of flavours and pack formats for retail and food service.
This selection includes a 44 g bag to take with you without portioning it in advance, as well as larger bags to portion out yourself or share.
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Suited to anyone who wants to take one small bag along without measuring out a portion at home.
Flavour: Sweet Chili Pepper. Pack size: 44 g. The product information lists gluten, soya and wheat; check the full information on the pack.
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Suited to anyone who wants to portion out a larger bag rather than take a separate snack bag.
Flavour: Nacho Cheese. Pack size: 165 g. The product information lists milk and lactose.
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Suited to anyone who wants to portion out a bag themselves and is looking for Sweet Chili flavour.
Flavour: Sweet Chili. Pack size: 165 g. The product information states that it may contain traces of milk and soya.
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Suited to anyone who wants to share a larger bag during a break, perhaps with dips.
Pack size: 185 g. The product information lists soya.
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Suited to anyone who wants to portion out a larger bag or share it during a break.
Pack size: 170 g. The product information lists 5–6 servings, with an average serving size of 30 g. The product information lists milk.
No. Compare the weight of the bag with the serving size on the pack. The checked Doritos bag contains 44 g; AH Plain lists a 25 g serving in a 200 g bag. A stated serving size isn’t personal advice on how much you need during a walk.
No, check each variety. AH lists the 200 g plain bag as gluten-free, but warns that the product may contain soya. HANOS lists milk in the checked 44 g Doritos Nacho Cheese bag. The NVWA explains that relevant allergens must be listed on the label.
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal an opened bag well. AH advises closing the pack after use; HANOS says to store the Nacho Cheese variety in a cool, dry place. Voedingscentrum generally advises storing opened crisps in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. This isn’t specific test advice for a warm or damp walking rucksack.
It depends on how many bags you need during the walk and what you’ll do with the rest. The checked HANOS box contains 20 bags of 44 g; a single bag is a different pack size. So consider how many people are walking and when you plan to use them.
At the very least, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. The NVWA explains the requirement to label allergens; the European information on food labelling sets out the wider EU rules for product information. Don’t rely on just the brand name or flavour on the front of the pack.
