Choose sealed 25g bags when each camper needs a portion to pack separately; choose 35–40g individual bags when a larger personal portion matters. Save 130–150g sharing bags for a group stop where people plan to open one together. Check the flavours in the exact pack for ingredients, allergens and salt, as these can differ within a range.
The useful distinction is whether each person needs a sealed bag during the journey or the group will share an opened bag at camp.
Sealed 25g bags can be counted and allocated before leaving. ASDA Groceries lists a Seabrook 12 x 25g variety pack, while a Joybuy Walkers variety listing specifies 20 x 25g; check the flavours before dividing a mixed pack among campers.
REAL Hand Cooked Crisps lists 24 x 35g cases, and Pipers Crisps lists individual 40g bags. These formats keep portions separate without requiring someone to open and divide a sharing bag.
A KETTLE Originals box contains 130g sharing bags, while Tyrrells lists its Naked crisps in a 150g bag with five stated servings. Choose a sharing format when several people will eat from the opened bag at the same stop.
Count the people and snack stops first, then compare the inner bags—not just the size of the outer pack. Check each chosen flavour separately if ingredients or nutrition affect who can eat it.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Count the sealed inner bags and read their weight. Examples include 25g multipack bags, REAL 35g case bags and Pipers 40g single-serve bags. | I want to give each camper a bag before we set off, without dividing an opened pack later. |
| Sharing occasion | Check whether the product is an individual bag or a sharing bag. Tyrrells states five servings for its 150g Naked bag; KETTLE describes its 130g bags as sharing packs. | We will open a bag together at camp, rather than carry separate bags for each snack stop. |
| Flavours and allergens | Read the ingredients and emphasised allergens for every included flavour, plus any relevant precautionary wording on the packet. Do not apply one flavour's details to the whole variety pack. | Someone in our group needs to check ingredients before the bags are handed out. |
| Salt information | Compare the same measure, such as salt per 100g, then check the amount in the bag you intend to eat. Walkers lists 0.16g per 25g pack for Lightly Cheese & Onion; Tyrrells lists 0.02g per 30g serving for Naked. | If salt matters to my choice, I will compare the exact flavours and portion sizes rather than assume a brand has one value. |
| Transport and storage | Follow the packet's storage instructions and protect bags from crushing. Consider whether the group expects to finish a sharing bag once opened. | I need portions that are manageable in our bags and at the stops we have planned. |
A 130–150g sharing bag cannot be handed out as separate sealed portions in the way that 25g, 35g or 40g bags can.
Count campers and snack stops before choosing the format. Reserve sharing bags for a planned group stop.
A mixed box can include flavours with different ingredients; a cheese-flavoured bag may contain milk. One camper's suitable flavour does not establish that every bag in the box is suitable.
Read the ingredients, allergen declarations and relevant precautionary wording for each flavour before allocating bags.
A value per 25g pack cannot be compared directly with a value per 100g or per 30g serving. Action on Salt & Sugar reported wide-ranging salt levels across the crisps, nuts and popcorn it reviewed in March 2025.
Use the same basis on the nutrition panels, then check how much is in the particular bag or serving.
Product packaging can carry information that differs from an online listing, which matters particularly when allocating bags to people with ingredient requirements.
Before packing, check the delivered packets for ingredients, allergens, best-before dates, storage instructions and the number of bags.
These examples show which formats to look for; they do not mean that every flavour or pack from a brand has the same ingredients or serving size.
An option to examine when separately packed 25g variety bags suit the trip.
A 25g multipack format for allocating individual bags.
Worth considering when a 40g individual bag suits the planned snack stop.
A 35g individual-bag format for distributing a case before the trip.
Its Naked option is a sharing bag, not a set of sealed grab bags.
An option for a planned group snack rather than individually sealed portions.
These options focus on separately packed camping snacks: 25g Walkers crisp bags, 40g Pringles portions and 24g Hula Hoops ring snacks. They serve the individual-portion decision, rather than the sharing-bag option discussed above.
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Six 25g bags can be allocated as individual camping snacks. Check the packet's allergen information before handing them out.
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The six 25g bags suit a plan to pack one portion per person or stop. Check the physical packets for allergen and ingredient information.
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This six-pack provides 25g portions for separate snack stops. Its allergen information should be checked on the delivered packets before allocation.
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The 40g portions provide a larger individual option than the 25g bags listed here. Check the delivered packs for ingredients and allergens.
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Twelve 24g portions offer another way to allocate separate snacks. These are potato-based ring snacks rather than traditional flat or crinkle-cut crisps; check each flavour's packet for allergens.
A sealed 25g bag works when you want a smaller portion that is easy to allocate; consider a 35–40g individual bag if you want a larger one. A 130–150g sharing bag makes more sense for a planned group stop than for separate grab bags.
Not necessarily. Ingredients and allergens can differ between flavours: Seabrook's Cheese & Onion variant contains milk, for example. Check each packet before dividing a variety pack among campers.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the physical packet for each flavour. GOV.UK guidance for covered pre-packed foods says that required allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list; a delivered packet is also the practical check when an online description differs from the packaging.
Follow the storage directions on the packets and protect unopened bags from being crushed. If you choose a sharing bag, plan a stop when the group expects to finish it after opening.
No. Tyrrells lists Naked in a 150g bag with five stated servings, so it is a sharing-size option rather than individually sealed portions. Its listed ingredients are potatoes and sunflower oil, its salt value is 0.02g per 30g serving, and it may contain milk.