How to Pack TRIBE Bars and Flapjacks for a Day Out
By Protein & Energy, Bars & Shakes. Natural Ingredients, Nothing Else. | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: How-to Guides
A practical, step-by-step guide to packing protein bars and flapjacks for day trips, hikes, and packed lunches so they stay intact, fresh, and easy to eat.
Quick answer
Pack your TRIBE bars and flapjacks in a rigid, airtight container, separated by parchment or cupcake liners, and place them in the middle of your bag away from heavy items. For a day out, take only what you will eat, and avoid crushing them at the bottom of a rucksack. This keeps flapjacks from crumbling and bars ready to eat.
Why packing matters for protein snacks
TRIBE bars and flapjacks are soft, chewy, and often coated in chocolate. That texture is what makes them enjoyable, but it also means they can squash, melt, or crumble if they are thrown loosely into a bag. A little planning protects their shape and makes them far more appealing when you stop for a snack.
The goal is simple: keep them cool, keep them flat, and keep them from being crushed. Whether you are hiking, commuting, or making a packed lunch, the same principles apply.
What you need before you start
Gather a few basic items: a rigid airtight container (a hard plastic lunch box or a sturdy tin), parchment paper or small cupcake liners, and a cool bag or insulated pouch if the weather is warm. If you are carrying a rucksack, think about where the container will sit—ideally in the middle, surrounded by soft items like clothing.
For individual bars, you can also use reusable beeswax wraps or small zip-lock bags, but these offer less crush protection than a hard container. Choose based on how much space you have and how fragile your snacks are.
How to pack TRIBE bars and flapjacks step by step
Follow these steps to pack your snacks so they arrive in one piece. Each step includes a common mistake to avoid.
Packing steps
- Choose a rigid, airtight container: Use a hard plastic lunch box or tin that fits your bars without bending them. Avoid soft bags or cling film alone, which offer little crush protection. Checkpoint: The container should close securely and not flex when pressed.
- Line with parchment or cupcake liners: Place a sheet of parchment paper or individual cupcake liners between bars to stop them sticking together, especially if they have a chocolate coating. Mistake to avoid: Stacking bars directly on top of each other without a barrier can cause them to merge or smear.
- Layer flat and avoid overpacking: Lay bars flat in a single layer if possible. If you must stack, keep it to two layers maximum and place the firmer bars at the bottom. Checkpoint: The lid should close without pressing down on the contents.
- Position in the middle of your bag: Place the container in the centre of your rucksack, surrounded by soft items like a jumper or towel. Avoid the bottom where heavy items can crush it, and avoid the top where it might get squashed when you set the bag down. Mistake to avoid: Putting the container next to sharp or heavy objects like water bottles or camera gear.
- Keep cool on warm days: If the temperature is above 20°C, add a small cool pack to your bag or use an insulated pouch. Chocolate-coated bars like Protein + Focus are especially prone to melting. Checkpoint: If you feel the container warming up, move it to a shaded part of your bag.
- Pack only what you will eat: Take the number of bars you actually need for the day. Extra weight and unused bars can get crushed or forgotten. Next step: If you are out all day, pack one bar per person for each snack break, plus one spare.
Product facts to help you pack
- TRIBE 12 x 50g Protein Energy Bars | Sustained Energy, High In Fibre & Protein: TRIBE 12 x 50g Protein Energy Bars are soft, chewy, and sprinkled with choc chips, with 7g protein and 6g fibre per bar. The soft texture and choc chips mean these bars can smear or break if crushed, so a rigid container helps them hold their shape.
- Protein + Focus 12 x 60g Bars | High Protein Flapjack | Lion's Mane & 9 Focus Nutrients: Protein + Focus 12 x 60g Bars are chocolate-covered vegan protein flapjacks with 10g protein, up to 8g fibre, and 100mg Lion's Mane and 100mg Panax Ginseng. The chocolate coating can melt in warmth, so keep these in a cool bag on hot days to avoid a sticky mess.
- TRIBE Protein Flapjack | Natural Energy, High Protein & Fibre: TRIBE Protein Flapjacks are a delicious everyday healthy snack with 7g protein and 6g fibre. Flapjacks are prone to crumbling, so layering them flat with parchment between them prevents them from breaking apart.
