No road trip is complete without a stash of snacks. While a gas station stop is typically the time to refuel, why fall into the pitfall of whatever salty, sugary snack that catches your eye?

When it comes to jerky vs. chips, there’s no question which reigns supreme.

Beef jerky travels well and packs a nutritional punch that other snacks can’t compete with. It’s also full of flavor and good-for-you ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied mile after mile.

Whether you’re hitting the open road with friends, embarking on your annual family trip, or off on a spontaneous solo journey, stock up on plenty of healthy road trip snacks and keep your cravings in check.

The Problem with Typical Road Trip Snacks

Sure, they’re convenient, but chowing down on an endless supply of chips, candy, and other processed snacks is bound to leave you feeling sluggish at best. 

Between the sugar crashes and bloated feelings, you’re likely to be left hangrier than when you started. 

For the best road trip snacks, do your next drive differently with Savage Jerky.

Why Jerky is the Perfect Road Trip Companion

What’s not to love about beef jerky snacks? They’re portable and mess-free, which is ideal for car travel. Plus, each bag has several grams of protein per serving, keeping you fuller, longer.

There’s also a flavor for every palate. From the slightly sweet savoriness of Sizzlin’ Maple Bacon Jerky to the Carolina Reaper’s extra spicy heat, and several tasty options in between, it’s one of the best healthy road trip snacks you can pack.

The Savage Jerky Difference: It’s in the Bag

Take a peek down the snack aisle, and you’ll see beef jerky has become one of the top road trip treats. And though there’s a variety of options to choose from, Savage Jerky stands apart from the rest. In every bag, you get:

  • Handcrafted flavors made with real ingredients

  • No nitrates, no preservatives, no BS 

  • Low-sugar, low-sodium meat snacks that are naturally high in protein

  • Gluten-free and paleo- and keto-friendly jerky

All the goodness is packed with resealable bag convenience, and unlike your average gas station snack, you won’t be left with grease or sugary stickiness on your hands.

Chips vs. Jerky: A Quick Comparison

Snack

Protein

Sugar

Satiety

Ingredients

    Chips

Low

High

Low

Processed oils, additives

Savage        Jerky

High

Low

High

Clean, real ingredients


Pro Tips for Road Trip Snacking

It’s easy to eat healthy even when on the road. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Don’t wait until hunger takes over to tempt you into eating a bag of chips. Instead, keep a stash of jerky handy in your glove compartment or backpack.

(This is a good rule of thumb, road trip or not. Having beef jerky snacks readily available will help you avoid an unhealthy and unsatisfying alternative.)

  • Switch up your beef jerky flavors with a variety pack. That way, everyone stays happy and ready to roll another 100 miles down the road. 

  • Pair jerky flavors with nuts or dried fruit for a fuss-free, homemade trail mix. You get all the flavor without the added sodium, sugar, and calories. 

  • Always stay hydrated when hitting the road. Take a refillable water bottle and electrolyte packets so your thirst doesn’t take over.

Jerky Made by Adventurers, for Adventurers

So next time you’re hitting the road, skip the chips and stock up on healthy road trip snacks. It’ll fuel your road trip and beyond. 

Whether it’s on your way to your next summit, onto the beach for a surf weekend, or somewhere in-between that leaves you feeling active and alive, don’t cut the adventure short because you didn’t pack the right snacks. 

Get road trip ready with Savage Jerky. Pick and choose your go-to flavors or secure a variety pack today.

Savage Jerky Co.