12 Field Trip Snacks That Don't Require Refrigeration

There are few things more exciting to a kid than a field trip. Field trips are a blast and a great way for kids to get out and learn in the real world but once your kids are on the school bus and away from the cafeteria, their snack options get pretty limited. And nothing spells trouble like a hangry child trapped on a bus or — please, no — in a museum, tummy grumbling away.

Luckily, you don’t have to send your kid off empty-handed. There are tons of snack options available for kids these days and lots of them don’t require any refrigeration, making them perfect for kids out learning in the field. These satisfying snacks will help things go smoothly by keeping them full and energized on their day away, no refrigerators required.

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Chomps Chomplings
Pack something savory and satisfying for them to snack on when lunch seems just too far away. Beef jerky is the perfect sugar-free solution, and these mini Chomplings sticks by Chomps have all the flavor and none of the fillers. That’s because the brand uses grass-fed and finished beef, so you can rest assured it’s packed with vitamins and antioxidants — not to mention protein. Available in packs of 6 or 24, they come in lots of seasoned flavors like Habanero beef, jalapeno beef and even turkey, but you can never go wrong with original beef.
Chomps Chomplings
$28 for 24
That’s It Bars
Sick of sorting through an ingredient list packed with words you can’t even pronounce? That’s It bars keep it simple. They contain only two ingredients: apple and one other fruit. This 20-pack includes options like strawberry, mango and cherry. And that’s it! They lack anything else including GMOs, preservatives and sugar. These allergy free snacks are a sweet treat in disguise.
That's it Fruit Bars Snack Gift Box
$29.99
MadeGood Granola Minis
Amazon’s number one best-selling granola is by MadeGood, a brand that makes its organic granola snacks bite-sized for hungry kids on the go. Stock up on a box filled with 28 packets of chocolate chip, chocolate banana, mixed berry and other flavors your field tripper will go gaga for.
MadeGood Granola Minis 28pk
$21.07
Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Fruit Snack
You can risk it by packing a fresh apple in their backpack, or you can guarantee their snack maintains its freshness when they’re ready to eat it by sending them off with Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips. These apple chips, sold in a pack of 16 bags, have zero sugar or preservatives, but they do have a satisfying crunch that no salty, greasy potato chip can compare to.
Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips
$21.69
Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks
There is not a kid on earth who does not love fruit snacks. We love these fruit snacks from Annie’s because they’re organic and the box contains 24 pouches in varying flavors.
GoGo SqueeZ Fruit on the Go
Have an applesauce fan in your home? You’re in luck because these convenient little pouches, Amazon number one best-sellers, are perfect for kids on the go. This pack contains three different flavors so you have lots of options to choose from.
GoGo SqueeZ Fruit on the Go
$9.95
Gluten-Free Stroopwafel
This Stroopwafel is a great sweet treat option for any gluten-free kids. This crunchy and sweet snack is sure to be just the afternoon pick-me-up your kid needs.
Gluten-Free Stroopwafel
$21.99
Nutella and Go
Nutella on the go? Genius! These little snack packs come with a small amount of Nutella and some crunchy breadsticks to dip on it.
Nutella Snack Packs
$23.76
Popcorners
Popcorners are a great alternative to greasy potato chips and they’re gluten-free! This variety pack contains 20 bags that come in six different flavors. And they have Amazon number one best-seller status.
Pistachios
You’ll need to check with the school to ensure it’s safe to bring these on any field trips, but if you are able to pack pistachios as a snack, it’s a great and filling option for kids without any nut allergies.
Pirate’s Booty
Another great chip alternative, Pirate’s Booty only comes in one flavor (aged cheddar) but it’s a guaranteed hit with kids. It’s also gluten-free and this big pack contains 30 travel-ready bags so it will last you through several field trips.
Pirate's Booty
$27.99 (originally $34.99)
Partake-cookies
Partake Cookies are a great option for kids with food allergies because they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, wheat-free and soy-free. But our favorite part is that despite being free of lots of typical ingredients, these cookies are still delicious.
Partake Cookies
$24.49