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January 24, 2015 / Comments (0)

New Snacks and Food at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015

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Allison is the founder of trailtosummit.com which she began as a way to track and share her first round of the NH 4000 Footers. Now on round 5 (the first round for her dog Ruckus) she has been honored to have taken part of many people’s firsts. She is an experienced trail maintainer, speaker, and passionate member of the outdoor community. In New England, Allison enjoys trekking along the highest peaks, bushwhacking to less traveled areas, and has a fondness for sunrise and sunset trips. Outside of New England Allison has also thru hiked the John Muir Trail and explored mountains in the German and Austrian Alps, Israel, and the Azores. Her goal is to share her passion for hiking and backpacking with others, especially with women, to inspire them to experience the freedom of the trail!
Cacao Nibs and Power Snacks

Cacao Nibs and Power Snacks

This year’s Outdoor Retailer (OR) Winter Market had a variety of snacks and fuel for the trail. Here’s a look at what impressed me along with one odd ball snack.

The line of snacks that really impressed me is Navitas Naturals. They have a variety of snacks that are all organic, GMO-free, and are nutrient dense. Navitas Naturals is a family-owned green business headquartered in Marin County, California. I tried all of the snacks offered at their OR booth and really enjoyed them all. Healthy can definitely be delicious.

Navitas Superfood Snacks

Navitas Superfood Snacks

Navitas Superfood Chips

Navitas Superfood Chips

GU Energy has gone through a re-branding process so you will notice different packaging. The gels have their active ingredients clearly written on the front of the labels. The flavors have not changed, just the packaging.

The most exciting thing I learned is that energy bar wrappers can be recycled or upcycled. You can send the wrappers in for free! Thanks Clif Bar for sponsoring this program!

Recylable packaging

Recylable packaging

 

 

Gu Roctane Drink Mix

Gu Roctane Drink Mix

 

There is a new Dark Chocolate KIT’s Organic bar! This bar is chewy and has dark chocolate with a hint of chili pepper. It’s not spicy, but gives it a more complex flavor. It tastes great, especially being gluten, soy, and dairy free!

new kit's organic bars

new kit’s organic bars

I was not impressed with Clif’s new line of savory energy food packs. The two savory flavors are pizza and sweet potato with sea salt. I will say the sweet potato one had a convincing taste, but I’d rather stick to sweeter smoothie packs.

clif sweet potato

New AlpineAire Mexican inspired freeze dried burrito bowls. They come in beef, chicken, and vegetarian options.

alpine aire

While not new, I had never seen these specialty coffee and teas. Grower’s Cup makes fair-trade, organic blends that would be easy to take on the trail. Definitely too large for thru hikers, but an option for a shorter trek.

Grower's Cup coffee and tea

Grower’s Cup coffee and tea

Looking for more new products? Check out the new sleeping pads seen at Winter OR!

Last modified: January 24, 2015

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