What do you pack?

Morninglory81

So you know you will be in the car for 4-5 hours what if anything do pack with you to eat?

Alatariel75

I'd eat before, but my car is new and I'm still too precious about it to eat in it.

jme6976

Lightly salted almonds, a kashi bar, small cooler with string cheese or Greek yogurt, simple sandwich.. Pretty much anything that I would normally take anywhere like work. I will spending all weekend at the ballpark (teenage daughter plays traveling competitive softball) and those are the worst times to not have brought something. No healthy options at the concession stands! I know I will be there 7 am to 7:30 pm so I will pack lots of options and probably hit up some healthier take out on the way home.

Morninglory81

I'd eat before, but my car is new and I'm still too precious about it to eat in it.

I don't have that problem. 2 boys under 3 and a husband who occasionally uses it to do plumbing serves calls has taken its toll on my beautiful stallion.

gabegrammy

Plan you meals in advance. Stay under calories for that day. and pack, raw veggies,healthy calorie contral snack pack, water, sugar free gum ( when you are bored and want to eat something), decide where to stop to eat and eat the healthiest food choice there (subway has under 300 calories choices), when stopping for gas do not get anything to eat, only water and gum.
Hope this helps. I have a trip planned for next month, I will use my advise as well.
Viki

Morninglory81

Lightly salted almonds, a kashi bar, small cooler with string cheese or Greek yogurt, simple sandwich.. Pretty much anything that I would normally take anywhere like work. I will spending all weekend at the ballpark (teenage daughter plays traveling competitive softball) and those are the worst times to not have brought something. No healthy options at the concession stands! I know I will be there 7 am to 7:30 pm so I will pack lots of options and probably hit up some healthier take out on the way home.

I like the almonds! Unfortunately dairy doesn't like me. I will be driving so a sandwich becomes difficult. I'm not that coordinated.:ohwell: thanks it's a start:happy:

Cr01502

A loaded shotgun.

A couple of beers.

And some reading material.

links_slayer

beef jerky and nuts are my go to for "long-ish" road trips.

mmsilvia

When I am on the road I pack my water bottle, fruit and trail mix. Portable & easy snacks with lil or no trash.

pickledginger

Quiche is good. Apples or pears and cheese. Sliced carrots, celery, red pepper plus goat cheese. A thermos flask of soup. A couple hardboiled eggs and an orange. Lettuce/roast beef or ham/cheese roll-ups. A jar of nuts. A pack of protein bars and a bottle of diet soda. A couple liters of water. Something like that.

PeaceCorpsKat

Luna Bars and water

dward2011

4-5 hours isn't too long. I would take: carrots, apple slices, clementines (already peeled), boiled egg (already peeled), grapes, nuts, jerky or chicken cut into bite-sized pieces. I would take a couple of refillable water bottles too.

EDA: I wouldn't need to take everything above, but for your entire family it would be a nice variety.

Morninglory81

Plan you meals in advance. Stay under calories for that day. and pack, raw veggies,healthy calorie contral snack pack, water, sugar free gum ( when you are bored and want to eat something), decide where to stop to eat and eat the healthiest food choice there (subway has under 300 calories choices), when stopping for gas do not get anything to eat, only water and gum.
Hope this helps. I have a trip planned for next month, I will use my advise as well.
Viki

Thanks this I think will become a weekly drive but it unfortunately cuts through my lunch which is mu largest meal. Maybe I will have to switch a snack with the lunch and just change my timing a bit?:sad: I like my schedule it keeps me on target. Guess its time to grow up a little and relearn to roll with the punches.:grumble:

Morninglory81

:drinker:

A loaded shotgun.

A couple of beers.

And some reading material.

SpitfireStacey

pre-portion your snacks before you go. Don't just get a big bag of almonds or dried fruit and slowly eat the whole bag throughout the trip. Put the snacks in individual snack size baggies and weigh or count out servings so you can be aware of the calories while you're on the road to avoid "mindless eating" while you're driving.

My last road trip, I took: almonds, apricots, sugar snap peas, turkey deli meat, cheese strings, cheeze its, protein shakes and boxed gourmet soups to heat in a crock pot. I was going away for the weekend and wanted to save money. I put all the snacks in baggies of serving sizes, drank the protein shakes for breakfast, and made the soups for lunch. It was perfect.

more ideas: raisins, trail mix, baby carrots/other veggies, yogurt, crackers... Good luck!

Morninglory81

beef jerky and nuts are my go to for "long-ish" road trips.

Do you have a lower fat suggestion as far as jerky brands?

jamimari777

Pretzels. Lara Bars. Water bottle. Popcorn. I always bring too much food so I'm not tempted

quiksylver296

Huh. After reading the title, my answer was going to be Glock 26.

Morninglory81

Quiche is good. Apples or pears and cheese. Sliced carrots, celery, red pepper plus goat cheese. A thermos flask of soup. A couple hardboiled eggs and an orange. Lettuce/roast beef or ham/cheese roll-ups. A jar of nuts. A pack of protein bars and a bottle of diet soda. A couple liters of water. Something like that.

I like the roll up idea easer than a full sandwich. Thanks

Morninglory81

pre-portion your snacks before you go. Don't just get a big bag of almonds or dried fruit and slowly eat the whole bag throughout the trip. Put the snacks in individual snack size baggies and weigh or count out servings so you can be aware of the calories while you're on the road to avoid "mindless eating" while you're driving.

My last road trip, I took: almonds, apricots, sugar snap peas, turkey deli meat, cheese strings, cheeze its, protein shakes and boxed gourmet soups to heat in a crock pot. I was going away for the weekend and wanted to save money. I put all the snacks in baggies of serving sizes, drank the protein shakes for breakfast, and made the soups for lunch. It was perfect.

more ideas: raisins, trail mix, baby carrots/other veggies, yogurt, crackers... Good luck!

I love little baggies they help so much with the visual cue of I'm done

alpine1994

I would eat before, and bring a Luna Protein bar and an apple.

MassiveDelta

Springfield Armory XDs .45acp

musycnlyrics

I LOVE road trips!! (just had to put that out there :happy: )

When I am the primary driver (for more than half the trip) I pack:
natural almonds (no salt or flavoring)
bananas
apples
pears
Kind nutty bars (the coconut almond ones are my fave)
water and iced tea (homemade with a little honey or a little sugar because I dont care for artificial sweeteners)

If I am not the primary driver:
protein sandwich (egg whites, chicken, provolone on fiber one bread)
pita chips
fruit (same as above)
Kind bars
iced tea or water
a good book

Fruit goes well in my car because I can pass it back (I have 3 kids, aged 9, 7 and 2) as well as nuts and pita chips
I dont let anyone pack any candy, potato chips, cookies or pies because I dont want to be tempted. If we stop for gas, I avoid going inside the station

If we stop for food, we try to pick a buffet so that I can get a loaded salad and everyone else can get what they want. Buffets dont really bother me because I dont like their food (too bland) and their desserts dont tempt me at all.

Hope this helps, enjoy your trip!
:flowerforyou:

MassiveDelta

Springfield Armory XDs .45acp

My bad I only read the title.... Uhhh I like fruit... Apples mostly and almonds occasionally granola or unbuttered unsalted popcorn

Morninglory81

Huh. After reading the title, my answer was going to be Glock 26.

Nice I like how you think:bigsmile:

Morninglory81

Springfield Armory XDs .45acp

:laugh:

SweetestLibby

I'd eat before, but my car is new and I'm still too precious about it to eat in it.

This^^^

but if I ABSOLUTELY have no other option I'll pack fruit, a protein shake, and a protein bar of some sort. Eating it outside of my car.

boroko

I will be driving so a sandwich becomes difficult. I'm not that coordinated.:ohwell: thanks it's a start:happy:

This sounds dangerous to me - if you're doing the driving you shouldn't be eating at the same time. I don't know what the laws are where you are but if you did that in England you could be arrested, which is probably better than causing an accident and killing someone. Either eat when you get there or stop for 15 minutes to eat and take a break.

Morninglory81

I LOVE road trips!! (just had to put that out there :happy: )

When I am the primary driver (for more than half the trip) I pack:
natural almonds (no salt or flavoring)
bananas
apples
pears
Kind nutty bars (the coconut almond ones are my fave)
water and iced tea (homemade with a little honey or a little sugar because I dont care for artificial sweeteners)

If I am not the primary driver:
protein sandwich (egg whites, chicken, provolone on fiber one bread)
pita chips
fruit (same as above)
Kind bars
iced tea or water
a good book

Fruit goes well in my car because I can pass it back (I have 3 kids, aged 9, 7 and 2) as well as nuts and pita chips
I dont let anyone pack any candy, potato chips, cookies or pies because I dont want to be tempted. If we stop for gas, I avoid going inside the station

If we stop for food, we try to pick a buffet so that I can get a loaded salad and everyone else can get what they want. Buffets dont really bother me because I dont like their food (too bland) and their desserts dont tempt me at all.

Hope this helps, enjoy your trip!
:flowerforyou:

Thanks the first part is where I am and it is not so long that I plan to stop so I won't have to worry about that.

bcattoes

Usually Combos or chips. Or nothing.

Morninglory81

I will be driving so a sandwich becomes difficult. I'm not that coordinated.:ohwell: thanks it's a start:happy:

This sounds dangerous to me - if you're doing the driving you shouldn't be eating at the same time. I don't know what the laws are where you are but if you did that in England you could be arrested, which is probably better than causing an accident and killing someone. Either eat when you get there or stop for 15 minutes to eat and take a break.

There is a short stop in the middle guess I can plan to have a car picnic.:happy: