6 ATV Snack Essentials

Outdoor adventure is calling. How do you answer? There are a lot of options like fishing, hunting, hiking and many other great hobbies. But one of the most thrilling is riding ATVs.

You’re out in nature cruising. The wind whips against your body as you traverse through open land, up and down hills and all kinds of different terrain. It’s freedom.

But while riding an ATV is a great time, it can also be a lot more tiring than people realize. If you’re new to the hobby, you might be surprised by how beat up you can feel after a trip.

Since driving ATVs can be physically demanding, it’s important to bring nourishing snacks along with you on longer trips.

What Makes an Excellent ATV Snack?

Here are some key things to look for in snacks before you go driving on your ATV:

• Snacks need to be portable enough to fit in the ATV box.
• It gets hot out there with little protection from the elements, so food must be non-perishable and unlikely to melt.
• The trip will be bumpy, so avoid bringing anything fragile along for the ride.

Overall, it’s fairly straightforward stuff. Now that you’ve got the basic idea, here are some ideas for some essential snacks to bring along on your next ATV trip.

Wild River Mild Old Fashioned Beef Jerky

A rugged journey deserves a rugged snack. Wild River Mild Old Fashioned Beef Jerky is the ultimate choice. It’s a traditional, made with 100% beef snack that’s durable and rich in flavor.

Our jerky is seasoned with simple ingredients like black pepper and onion and then slow-cooked and smoke-dried to deliver a timeless, satisfying experience. But there are more benefits than the taste alone.

This jerky comes in a resealable pouch and can go with you on any journey. It also contains 15 grams of protein and less than a gram of sugar per serving.

Bananas

Sometimes you want something with a sugary flavor that’s still healthy. That’s where bananas can shine. They’re a wholesome fruit, but they still manage to be sweet like candy.

One of a banana’s biggest selling points is its portability. Since a banana is low-profile and comes in its own natural casing, you can bring it with you anywhere.

Granola

When you think about outdoor excursions, there are two foods that probably come to mind: trail mix and granola. Nuts and granola are staples in adventure sports because they’re simple, filling and easy to travel with.

You can buy granola in convenient, individually-wrapped pouches at pretty much every grocery store and gas station.

Pick out any granola-friendly ingredients you want, mix them all together, and portion them out into sandwich bags ahead of time. When it’s time to go on your trip, simply toss the bags into your ATV box and you’re good to go.

Apple Slices

Apples are similar to bananas in that they offer a sugary sweetness and easy portability. But one advantage they have over a lot of fruits is their durability.

Apples are able to withstand being tossed around. They may get some bruises along the way, but that won’t tarnish the flavor.

Apples also won’t get turned into mush like other fruits, such as grapes. They also have good nutrients (14.8 grams of carbs and 95 mg of potassium in a 100-gram serving of red delicious apple).

Dried Fruit

Apples and bananas are great choices for fresh fruit on an ATV trip. But if you want to open up your options to a more broad range of fruits, then you’ll want to go the dried route.

Dehydrated fruits are non-perishable and provide a different snacking experience than fresh fruit. It’s more like eating a chewy candy, except without unhealthy, artificial ingredients and fillers.

You also broaden the possibilities, when you turn to dried fruits. Instead of just the travel fruits like apples and bananas, you can also have dried fruits like grapes (raisins), apricots, mangoes and many more.

Protein and Granola Bars

Granola bars are delicious and usually great for carbo-loading, during active days. In this case, you can’t go wrong with protein bars, which are low-profile and individually wrapped like granola bars.

Protein bars are available in a multitude of flavor options to fit any craving. You can get bars that taste like brownies, peanut butter or birthday cake to satisfy a sweet tooth, and some brands even provide spicy or savory options.

But be warned, there are plenty of protein bars on the market that are nothing more than glorified candy bars. It’s important to read the label to make sure you’re getting a bar that’ll provide the right level of nourishment.

Wild River Is Your Ultimate Snack for ATV Riding

Nothing beats the rush of cruising on an ATV on a beautiful day. It’s a fast-paced journey that’ll make you work up an appetite. You need a snack that’ll give you a moment to slow down and take in the scenery. Wild River has you covered.

Our beef jerky is traditional and rugged. It’s meant to be chewed slowly so you can relax and savor the rich flavor. Wild River jerky is produced in America and made of 100% beef.

It’s gluten-free and contains no artificial flavors or colors and no added nitrites or nitrites (except for those naturally occurring in cultured celery extract and sea salt). It’s an authentic snack made for authentic experiences. Stock up today for your next ATV trip!