
The Best Road Trip Snack Hack:
Our family loves road trips! My youngest daughter is a natural nester, bringing her favorite blankets, stuffed animals, toys, and books on trips. We often have to limit her collections on our journeys.
On one of our most recent 14-hour road trips, she brought all her favorite snacks in one convenient container. The big cargo bag of snacks we typically bring would not suffice.

Enter the "Snackle Box."
She repurposed (after cleaning) one of Dad's toolboxes and filled it with all her favorite goodies. This fun portable smorgasbord was our family's highlight for the trip and a great idea we're sure to repeat.
You will likely notice many of your favorite junk foods in this box—rest assured, my cargo bag stash still contains. healthy options.
So, consider repurposing that old sewing, tool, or tackle box for a portable snack buffet on your next road tripI appreciate your support
How To Pack a Snackle Box
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Step 1: Choose a Box

We love the STANLEY DEEP PRO Organizer. I'm pretty sure "Snackle Box" isn't what Stanley had in mind when they designed this box but it works great. The containers are dishwasher safe and each compartment comes out for easy packing and cleaning. And the seal is tight in the car. It's a win-win.

The Snackle Box Container is made from high-quality materials, it features durable PP inner compartments and a transparent PET outer box and lid, ensuring food-grade safety and longevity. The transparent outer box, sturdy handle, and eight inner compartments make this box ideal for snack storage. While the Snackle Box is freezer-safe and can withstand temperatures from -20° to 60°, it is not suitable for dishwasher, microwave, or oven use.

This large outer box containing 30 small inner boxes is ideal for distributing individual snack boxes effortlessly. Each small box is self-contained. The outer box dimensions are 8.8" L x 6.7" W x 2.4" H, while the inner box measures 2.16" L x 2.16" W x 0.79" H. ECO-MATERIALS: These clear container boxes are crafted from high-quality, non-breakable plastic, ensuring durability and a smooth, clean surface. They are perfect for organizing various items with these bead accessory organizers. The transparent container allows you to clearly see the contents, making it easy to locate what you need quickly.
Step 2: Choose Your Snacks
This is our Family's Ultimate Road-Trip Snack List:
Favorite Salty and Savory Snacks:
- PLANTERS Dill Pickle Cashews
- Emerald Roasted and Salted Cashews
- Protein Balls
- Emerald Roasted Peanuts
- The Only Bean Edamame Snack
- Wasabi Coated Green Peas
- Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites
- Mini Pretzel Twists
- Elan Organic Raw Sunflower Seeds
- Trail Mix
- Cheez-It Cheese Crackers
- Pistachios
- Wheat Thins
Favorite Sweet Treats:
- Nature's Garden Probiotic Strawberry Yoggies
- Mavuno Harvest Dried Banana Chips
- Trader Joe's Tiniest Chocolate Chip Cookies
- M&Ms
- STARBURST FaveREDS Fruit Chews
- Muncheeze Gourmet Freeze Dried Asteroid Crunchies
- Dehydrated Strawberries
- Mavuno Harvest Coconut Chips
- Sour Patch Kids
- Black Forest Gummy Bears
- Gummy Worms
- Nerds Gummy Clusters
- Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins
Step. 3: Enjoy the ride!
Road trips are a great way to enjoy family, make memories, and discover new adventures.
What are your favorite road trip snacks? Share in the comments below.
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