If you need both gluten-free and vegan crisps for a hike, start with a pack that states both claims: Seabrook Sea Salted is labelled gluten-free and vegan in a 31.8g bag, while REAL Sea Salt is vegan, belongs to REAL’s stated gluten-free range and comes in a 35g bag. Neither claim settles a separate allergy requirement, so check the exact pack’s ingredients and precautionary allergen wording; carry crisps alongside the other food and drink needed for your walk.
Look for an explicit gluten-free statement rather than judging a crisp by its main ingredient. Seabrook describes its crisps and snacks as gluten-free and Coeliac UK accredited; REAL says its crisp range is gluten-free. Check the flavour and pack you intend to carry.
Seabrook labels Sea Salted vegan in a 31.8g bag, and REAL labels Sea Salt vegan and offers a 35g bag. Check the current pack if you also need to avoid a particular allergen.
A gluten-free or vegetarian claim does not answer every allergy question. Tyrrells Naked states “May contain milk”, while Walkers Lightly Salted lists several possible allergens. If salt matters to your choice, compare the same per 100g measure on the exact flavours.
Settle any dietary or allergen requirement first, then compare pack format and the nutrition values relevant to you.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary claims and allergens | Read the exact flavour’s gluten-free or vegan claim, ingredients and precautionary allergen wording. Do not treat vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free as interchangeable. | If I must avoid gluten or another allergen, I need the pack’s wording to address that particular requirement—not just a familiar brand or a short ingredient list. |
| Pack format | Check the bag size and whether you want to divide a sharing pack before leaving. Keep its allergen information available if you repackage it. | I want a snack I can reach during the walk, while still carrying food and drink for the day. The British Mountaineering Council also advises bringing emergency food. |
| Salt | Compare salt per 100g on the exact products; check the pack quantity separately. Tyrrells lists 0.06g per 100g for Naked, while KETTLE lists 0.7g per 100g for Lightly Salted. | When I’m comparing salt values, I still need the chosen pack’s dietary claims and allergen wording to fit my requirements. Tyrrells Naked, for example, states “May contain milk”. |
A vegetarian claim does not establish that a crisp is vegan or gluten-free, and a simple ingredient list does not settle precautionary allergen warnings. McCoy’s Salted is labelled vegetarian but states that it may contain milk, soya, gluten and mustard.
Start with the requirement you cannot compromise on, then read the exact pack’s dietary claims, ingredients and allergen statements.
A larger bag may need dividing if you want an individual portion that is easy to reach during a walk.
Choose an individual bag where its label meets your needs, or divide a sharing bag before leaving and keep its original allergen information available.
A salt value tells you about that product, not how much food and drink to carry. The British Mountaineering Council advises enough food for the day, regular snacks and emergency food; Mountaineering Scotland also advises carrying adequate food and drink.
Compare crisp labels if salt matters to you, but plan food and drink for the route and conditions separately.
Seabrook describes its crisps and snacks as gluten-free and Coeliac UK accredited.
REAL states that its crisp range is vegetarian and gluten-free.
KETTLE labels its Lightly Salted crisps gluten-free and suitable for vegans.
Tyrrells Naked is an option to examine when listed salt and ingredients are the main comparison points.
Walkers Lightly Salted has its own allergen wording, which needs checking independently of its salt-related name.
McCoy’s Salted is labelled suitable for vegetarians.
These potato, cassava and taro crisp options offer different pack sizes for a day walk. Check the exact product label before relying on a gluten-free, vegan or allergen claim; a product name or ingredient impression alone is not enough.
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This 80g cassava-chip pack can be carried without dividing a larger bag. Check its current dietary and allergen statements if you need a free-from snack.
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This 75g cassava-chip pack is an alternative to potato crisps for a walk. Read the exact pack’s dietary and allergen information before choosing it for a restriction.
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KETTLE labels Lightly Salted gluten-free and suitable for vegans, and lists 0.7g salt per 100g. This 130g sharing bag can be divided before a walk; keep its allergen information available if you repackage it.
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The 55g pack offers a smaller potato-crisp option for a day walk. Check the Hot & Spicy flavour’s current ingredients, dietary claims and allergen wording against your needs.
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This 50g taro-chip pack offers a small alternative to potato crisps. Check the Sea Salt flavour’s current dietary, allergen and nutrition information if those details affect your choice.
No. Choose by the exact product’s gluten-free claim and allergen information rather than its potato base. Seabrook describes its crisps and snacks as gluten-free, whereas Walkers Lightly Salted states that it may contain wheat, gluten and barley.
A vegan claim alone does not settle a milk-allergy decision. Check the exact pack’s ingredients and precautionary allergen statement. Food Standards Agency guidance explains that “may contain” wording concerns possible unintended allergen presence; Tyrrells Naked, despite its short ingredient list, states “May contain milk”.
Plan more than a bag of crisps. The British Mountaineering Council advises carrying enough food for the day, snacking regularly and bringing emergency food; Mountaineering Scotland also advises adequate food and drink during a walk.