Taking my two kids on a moderate 3 mile hike this Saturday. Looking for snack ideas that are easy to pack and won't melt. Trail mix gets old fast. Are those granola bars still a thing or am I dating myself? Also how often should we stop for breaks? Don't want the kids to bonk out halfway.
String cheese and those little peanut butter crackers work great for us in Denver since it's dry up here. Pack them in a small container so they don't get crushed, and your kids will have good energy for the whole hike.
Beef jerky is my secret weapon on the trail. My kid goes nuts for it and it doesn't take up much space in the pack. Plus you can feel like a frontier dad which is half the fun of hiking anyway.
Three miles with two kids is solid. I'd say granola bars and some dried fruit mixed together - keeps them from getting hungry and cranky on the walk back. Pro tip: bring more than you think you'll need.
Trail mix with chocolate chips. Not too heavy, keeps them fueled, and honestly my kids will eat it even when they complain about everything else. Three miles should be totally doable for that age range.
Peanut butter crackers and dried fruit. Easy to pack, doesn't spoil, and they'll actually eat it instead of just whining about being hungry. Pro tip: bring a snack they actually like as a surprise halfway through.
String cheese works great if you've got a cooler pack. Protein keeps them going longer than just carbs. I usually throw in some pretzels too because my boys get bored with the same snack halfway through.
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We just did a 3 mile hike last weekend and I learned the hard way that fruit pouches and granola bars were clutch. The pouches don't weigh much and kids love them. Also bring way more water than you think you need.