Energy bars & snacks

Purpose

Maintain energy and morale during long tasks, cold, or an unplanned wait.

Used in kits

• Winter Vehicle Recovery Kit

  Vehicle

• Motorcycle Touring Tool Kit

  Vehicle

• Overland Camp Kitchen Kit

  Camping

• Severe Weather Home Shelter Kit

  Home Emergency

• Storm Chasing Support Kit

  Home Emergency

• Backcountry Water Treatment Kit

  Camping

• Fly Fishing Streamside Kit

  Fishing

• Ice Fishing Day Kit

  Fishing

• Offshore Boat Emergency Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Kayak Day Trip Safety Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Family Day Hike Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

• Wildland Fire Crew Personal Gear Kit

  Professional & Field Ops

• Search and Rescue Field Team Kit

  Professional & Field Ops

• Ham Radio Field Day Kit

  Electronics & Radio

• RC Car Race Day Kit

  Hobby & Making

• Portable Astrophotography Kit

  Hobby & Making

• Dog Hiking Safety Kit

  Pets & Animals

• Pet Evacuation Go-Bag

  Pets & Animals

Alternatives

• Trail mix— Cheaper by the calorie; messier to ration.
• Field rations— A full meal instead of a snack.

Maintenance notes

• Rotate before the printed date; check kits seasonally.
• Bars go hard in cold and melt in heat — pick types that suit the kit’s climate.

Buying considerations

• Favor formats that eat well cold and one-handed.
• Include options that work for the people who’ll actually be there.