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I’m always on the hunt to find new suggestions for travel food.  Traveling can be expensive enough without the added expense of over-priced food.  Not only does flying and driving all increase your food budget, but airport food and fast food restaurants are full of salt and fat – completely unhealthy.

Deciding what type of foods to pack will be determined by when you’re traveling, how long you’re traveling, and how you will be traveling.  Will you be traveling during dinner?  Flying or driving?  Do you need snacks?

I remember flying to Disney World with my parents last year.  Our flight didn’t take off until about 4:30 (which meant arriving at the airport at 3pm), so I knew the kids would be starving even though the flight was only 1.5 hours.  I packed subs, chip, and a cookie for each of us.  I’d asked my Mom if they wanted me to pack extra for them, but they declined stating they would eat once we arrived.

BIG Mistake

Just before the plane took off, a huge storm passed through.  Lightning and pouring rain meant that we were stuck sitting on the runway for about 45 minutes.  My parents (and other passengers) were sure envious of our dinner on the plane!

How I Pack Travel Food:

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These days, you can get travel size food for just about any brand or product out there. Little size packages of food are beneficial for a number of reasons and the business is booming. Travel size food makes your life easier while on the road, but that is only one of many advantages it brings. Here are five more great reasons to bring travel size food on your next RV, camping or road trip:

Saves Space – Have you ever tried to pack food for a road trip? The condiments alone will take up the biggest part of a large cooler. Before you know it, you are carrying around food that weighs a ton and is more trouble than it is worth. Travel size means that you can save a ton of space while still having the things you enjoy eating.

Allows You To Bring a Taste of Home – Having the comforts of home for your taste buds is not something that has always been available. It used to be that you were lucky to get even a few of your favorite things to eat on a camping trip. With travel size foods you can have most anything you want no matter where you are.

Easy to Hide – How many of you keep private little stashes at your office? How about in your locker at school? If you like to stash little bites of heaven anywhere or you simply have someone sneaking your food at home, these little sized options are really easy to hide.

Guarantees Quality – Not everyone likes the off-brands of things like mayo, mustard or other condiments. These allow you to have the brands you love in a size that is still convenient and easy to carry. I know that my Miracle Whip is impossible to replace!

Eliminates Waste – Finally, you don’t have to waste a half a jar of anything any longer. When we took trips as a kid, I always noticed that we would either have to save nasty looking jars of condiments or throw them away and waste. Both options were horrible and these travel size foods solve that problem perfectly. Instead of wasting, you can have exactly the right amount and toss the package.

Travel size foods are not always the right choice because you might need more than they offer & they can be pricey. If you are traveling light or simply packing for one, they are perfect. Consider these the next time you head out for a road trip or camping trip and you might just love the convenience!

Why do you use travel size food?

If “Plan Road Trip” is still on your to-do list, check out my post HERE for helpful tips.