Groups sharing snacks at the campsite
Separate bags make it easy to hand out crisps without opening one large bag for everyone. Auchan and Carrefour both offer multipacks containing six bags.
Who are these formats for?
People preparing lunchboxes
A sealed bag can be packed separately. Among the products listed by Auchan, Carrefour and E.Leclerc, the weight per bag ranges from 25 g to 30 g. Check which size fits the space you have available.
Groups with different tastes or dietary requirements
An assortment gives you a choice of flavours, but check the ingredients and allergen information for each recipe before sharing it among the group.
What should you check before buying?
For camping at a festival, start by thinking about how you’ll share the crisps, then check the recipes and the format you’ll need to carry. If you’re planning to bring food onto the festival site, check its rules before you set off.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Sharing portions | Count the sealed bags and check the weight of each one, not just the total weight of the multipack. | If I want to put crisps in several lunchboxes and leave some at the campsite, I need to be able to share out the portions without opening a communal bag; around 42% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Flavours and ingredients | For an assortment, read the ingredients list and allergen information for each flavour. | If the group wants more than one flavour, or someone needs to check the ingredients, I want to look at each recipe separately; this would be the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Format for taking with you | Compare the total weight, how much space it takes up in your bag and how you’ll share an opened pack. | If I need to carry the crisps with the rest of my camping gear, I’m looking for a format that fits without making them difficult to share; around 25% of consumers would prioritise this. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Mistaking a tube for a multipack of individual portions
Pringles Original comes in 40 g, 70 g and 200 g tubes. A tube doesn’t give you several sealed bags to share between lunchboxes.
If everyone needs to take their own portion, check the number of bags and the weight of each one on the packaging.
With a single container, you’ll need to decide how to share the crisps once it’s open.
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Sharing an assortment without checking each recipe
The Lay’s variety pack listed by Auchan includes Barbecue, Roast Chicken and Emmental flavours. Different flavours shouldn’t be treated as if they were one recipe.
If anyone in the group has an allergy or intolerance, check the information on each bag and set aside a suitable alternative for them.
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Going by the number of bags alone
Six 25 g bags and six 30 g bags don’t contain the same weight per portion or the same total weight. Both formats are listed by Auchan and Carrefour.
Check the weight of each bag against the lunchboxes you’re preparing and the number of people you need to cater for.
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Assuming a small bag tells you everything about its nutritional content
The weight of a portion alone doesn’t tell you how much salt it contains. The DGCCRF states that the nutritional information on prepacked foods is given per 100 g to make comparisons possible.
To compare two products, check the ‘salt’ value per 100 g, then look at the weight of the bag you’re thinking of taking.
Brands and retailers to know
Vico
Vico offers multipacks of six bags, including Extra Craquantes Nature in a 6 × 30 g pack listed by Carrefour.
- Separate bags are handy for sharing between several bags.
- For a flavoured recipe, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack.
Lay’s
Auchan lists Lay’s Nature in a 6 × 25 g pack and a variety pack containing six 26.5 g bags.
- The variety pack includes Barbecue, Roast Chicken and Emmental flavours for groups looking for a choice.
- For an assortment, check the information for each flavour separately.
Pringles
Pringles Original comes in 40 g, 70 g and 200 g tubes rather than multipacks of individual portions.
- The tube provides a rigid container to pack with your camping gear.
- If several people want to take a portion, you’ll need to organise how to share it once opened.
Carrefour
Carrefour lists products including Classic’ Nature and Vico Extra Craquantes Nature in 6 × 30 g packs.
- These two products let you compare bags of the same weight.
- Check the recipe and packaging information for the product you choose, even when the pack size is the same.
E.Leclerc / Marque Repère (Pom’Lisse)
The E.Leclerc catalogue lists Pom’Lisse Nature crisps in a 6 × 30 g pack, among other products.
- This format gives you six bags of the same weight to share out.
- Check the exact product if you’re looking for a particular recipe or specific ingredients.
Auchan
Auchan lists multipacks from its own brand, as well as Lay’s products with different weights per bag.
- Product listings let you check the number of bags and the weight of each one for different products.
- To compare nutritional information, use the same basis, such as values per 100 g.
Individual packs available on Joybuy
These individually wrapped formats can be shared at the campsite or packed into individual bags. KOIKEYA products are crisps in 60 g bags; CRISUP products are potato sticks in 20 g bags, not crisps. Check that the weight suits your plans, and read the packaging information if anyone has dietary requirements.
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KOIKEYA Karamucho Chilli, 12 × 60 g
Ideal for sharing individual bags with a group who enjoy a spicy flavour. Each bag weighs 60 g, so check that this size suits your lunchboxes and read the label if you need to take allergies into account.
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KOIKEYA Karamucho Ridge, 12 × 60 g
Share spicy crinkle-cut crisps between several people. The pack contains 12 bags of 60 g. Check how much room you have in your bags and read the allergen information on the packaging.
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CRISUP tomato potato sticks, 5 × 20 g
Take five small, individually wrapped tomato-flavoured portions with you. These are potato sticks, not crisps. Check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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CRISUP Original potato sticks, 5 × 20 g
Prepare five individual 20 g portions. The Original variety is a pack of potato sticks rather than crisps. Check the packaging for ingredients if needed.
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CRISUP black pepper potato sticks, 5 × 20 g
Share five small bags with people who enjoy black pepper flavour. These are potato sticks, not crisps. Read the packaging information before offering them to anyone with an allergy.
Frequently asked questions
What size bag should you choose for a festival lunchbox?
Choose a size based on the portion you want to take and the space in your lunchbox. Auchan lists Lay’s Nature in a 6 × 25 g pack, while Carrefour lists Vico Extra Craquantes Nature in a 6 × 30 g pack. Both contain the same number of bags, but the weight is different.
How should you store crisps while camping?
Keep the bags sealed according to the instructions for the product you buy, and pack them where they won’t get crushed. For Lay’s Nature, the listing from Auchan advises storing the crisps away from light and eating them within seven days of opening.
How can you compare the salt content of two multipacks?
Check the ‘salt’ value per 100 g on each nutrition table, then take the weight of one bag into account. The DGCCRF states that giving nutritional values per 100 g makes it possible to compare prepacked foods on a like-for-like basis.
Is an assorted pack suitable if someone needs to avoid an allergen?
Check the label for each flavour separately before offering them a bag. For prepacked foods in France, the DGCCRF states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. Also check the exact packaging for any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Should you choose an assortment or plain crisps?
Choose an assortment if your group would enjoy a range of flavours: the Lay’s pack listed by Auchan includes Barbecue, Roast Chicken and Emmental. If one recipe is enough, plain multipacks are also available. Either way, check the ingredients and allergen information for the product you buy.