For camping lunchboxes, start by counting the sealed portions you need and checking the weight of each bag: Tesco Groceries lists Walkers and McCoy’s multipacks with 25g bags, while larger bags and sharing formats suit different plans. Check the current allergen information for every flavour, and leave cool-box space for food that needs chilling, as the Food Standards Agency advises.
Count a sealed bag for each planned lunch or snack, then check the weight and flavours in the pack. Tesco Groceries lists Walkers and McCoy’s variety multipacks with 25g bags, but the mix still needs to suit everyone eating them.
Individual bags can stay sealed in a rucksack until a break. Choose a bag size that suits the eater and keep space in the cool box for food that normally needs refrigeration, in line with Food Standards Agency and GOV.UK guidance.
Check the current label for each exact flavour rather than relying on a claim about a whole brand. Seabrook labels its Sea Salted bag gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan; other products and flavours need their own ingredient and allergen checks.
Work out the number of eating occasions first, then compare bag sizes and flavours before deciding whether individual portions or a sharing format fits the trip.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Portions | Compare the bag count, grams per bag and total net weight. Tesco Groceries lists 25g Walkers and McCoy’s multipacks; Walkers also lists a 22g Oven Baked Sea Salt pack. | I’m packing several lunches, so I need enough separate bags for the people and days planned. |
| Bag format | Decide whether bags will be eaten separately or shared. Seabrook lists a 31.8g Sea Salted bag, while REAL sells a mixed case of 24 × 35g bags. | For a group snack at the campsite, I may prefer a sharing bag; for day outings, I want portions that stay sealed until needed. |
| Flavours and allergens | Read the flavour breakdown, ingredients and may-contain statements on the current pack. Walkers lists milk ingredients in Cheese & Onion; the label for another flavour may differ. | Everyone needs a flavour they can eat, and a variety pack is only useful if its individual bags suit the group. |
| Pack labels | Compare nutrition figures on the same basis, such as per bag or per 100g. Walkers lists 2.8g fat and 0.19g salt per 22g Oven Baked Sea Salt pack. | If I’m comparing pack labels, I want to account for differences in serving size rather than compare unlike figures. |
| Food storage | Keep packets intact and dry. The Food Standards Agency advises keeping food that requires chilling at 5°C or below; GOV.UK says picnic food normally kept in the fridge should stay cool. | I can pack crisps outside the cool box and reserve its space for the chilled food in our lunches. |
| Empty packets | Bring a bag for used wrappers. Recycle Now says crisp packets are not accepted in home recycling collections but can be taken to selected collection points. | I need a way to carry wrappers away from the campsite and check which collection route is available at home. |
A box with more bags does not necessarily contain more crisps: the evidenced individual formats include 22g, 25g, 31.8g and 35g bags.
Count the portions you need and compare both grams per bag and total net weight.
Ingredients differ by flavour. Walkers lists milk ingredients in Cheese & Onion, and McCoy’s Salted lists several may-contain allergens.
Check each relevant flavour on the current pack before buying, particularly when someone has an allergy.
Crisps do not replace temperature control for foods that normally need refrigeration. The Food Standards Agency advises keeping chilled food at 5°C or below.
Keep unopened crisps dry and use cool-box space for the chilled parts of your meals.
Individual portions create several empty packets. Recycle Now says crisp packets are not currently accepted in home recycling collections.
Take the packets away with you and check the rules for a suitable out-of-home collection point.
Tesco Groceries lists Walkers variety multipacks with 25g individual bags in several pack counts.
Tesco Groceries lists a 150g Tyrrells sharing bag, a format to consider for food served at the campsite rather than separate lunchboxes.
KETTLE lists a box of eight sharing bags; Tesco Groceries also lists a Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 5 × 25g multipack.
Seabrook lists a 31.8g Sea Salted crinkle-cut bag, which offers a different portion size from the listed 25g multipacks.
Tesco Groceries lists McCoy’s Classic Variety multipacks in 6 × 25g and 12 × 25g formats.
REAL sells a mixed box for choosing 24 individual 35g bags, a format to consider when packing for a group.
These Joybuy options are individually bagged crisp multipacks for camping lunches and day outings. Compare their pack counts and flavour formats against the number of people you are feeding.
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A single-flavour 12-pack to consider when the group wants Salt & Malt Vinegar rather than a variety mix. Check the current ingredient and allergen label for everyone eating them.
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Twenty individual 25g bags give a group separate portions across multiple lunches. Check the flavour mix and each flavour’s allergen information before packing.
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Twelve individual 25g bags offer a smaller pack count than the Walkers 20-pack above. Confirm that the included flavours suit the group; Walkers Cheese & Onion contains milk ingredients.
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A 12-pack for groups choosing a mix of McCoy’s flavours. Tesco Groceries lists the Classic Variety 12-pack as 12 × 25g; check the current flavour and allergen details before allocating bags to lunchboxes.
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Six individual 24g bags provide portions for a shorter packing list. The separate salt sachet lets each eater season their own crisps; check the current allergen statement even if the crisps are eaten without it.
Keep unopened crisp packets dry and use cool-box space for food that normally needs refrigeration. The Food Standards Agency advises keeping chilled food at 5°C or below, while GOV.UK says food normally kept in the fridge should also be kept cool on a picnic.
A 25g bag is a practical starting point when you want one sealed portion per lunchbox: Tesco Groceries lists Walkers and McCoy’s multipacks in that format. Check the exact weight before buying, as the listed alternatives include Walkers 22g Oven Baked Sea Salt and Seabrook 31.8g Sea Salted bags.
No. Dietary suitability and allergen information are separate checks, and flavours can differ. Walkers Cheese & Onion contains milk ingredients, for example; read the current label for each flavour against the affected person’s requirements.
Recycle Now says crisp packets are not currently accepted in home recycling collections. Take them away from the campsite and check whether a selected out-of-home collection point accepts them with plastic bags and wrapping.