Solo camper without a cool box
If you plan to eat a tin in one sitting, compare smaller tins rather than choosing a container that will leave you with leftovers to manage.
Who are these sizes for?
A pair or small group sharing meals
For salads or meals prepared together, a multipack of 200 to 265 g tins lets you open one at a time. Choose the size based on how much you’ll finish at the meal.
Anyone planning provisions for several days
A multipack or large tin can help you organise several meals, as long as you plan how many containers you’ll open and what you’ll do with the contents afterwards.
What should you compare?
For camping at a festival, start with how much you’ll eat at each meal, then compare the weight per tin and the number of tins in the pack.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Leftovers after opening | The weight of each tin and the storage instructions on the label once opened. | Without a cool box, I want to open an amount I can finish at the meal; around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding leftovers. |
| Shared meals | The size of the tins in the pack and whether they have an easy-open lid. | When eating with others, I look for tins big enough for the meal without having to open the whole pack; around 29% of consumers prioritise sharing meals. |
| Provisions to take with you | The number of tins, their total weight and how much you plan to use. | If I’m preparing several meals, I want to take enough tins without adding unnecessary weight to my belongings; around 21% of consumers make provisions their priority. |
| Ingredients and condition | The ingredients and allergens for the product you buy, and that each tin is intact. | I need to be able to check the ingredients and set aside any damaged container; around 14% of consumers put these checks first. |
What mistakes should you avoid?
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Choosing a large tin without planning the meal
A tin weighing 530 g or more could leave you with leftovers that are difficult to manage if you’re camping alone without a suitable way to store them.
Decide how many people will eat when you open it. If you’re catering for a small group, also compare multipacks of individual tins.
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Assuming every product has the same allergen information
The Monoprix Pois Chiches 265 g product listing warns that it may contain traces of gluten and soya. The name “chickpeas” alone doesn’t tell you everything on the packaging.
If you need to avoid an ingredient or traces of one, read the label on the product you’re taking with you.
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Packing tins without checking the festival rules
Rules for bringing and using containers and equipment vary from event to event.
Check your festival’s rules on metal tins, tin openers and cooking equipment before planning your meals.
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Relying on the date on a damaged tin
A tin can still be unsafe to eat even if its date hasn’t passed, if it’s bulging, misshapen or gives off a suspicious smell when opened.
Set it aside and don’t eat it, following the recommendations of Anses.
Brands to consider
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour offers tins in 265 g, 420 g and 530 g sizes, as well as a pack of three 200 g tins.
- These sizes let you compare a single tin with individual tins in a multipack.
- Check the exact size of the product you choose before planning your portions.
NOTRE JARDIN
E.Leclerc lists a pack of three 130 g tins under this brand.
- Smaller tins mean you only need to open one at a time.
- Check with your E.Leclerc store to confirm the product you want to collect.
Bonduelle
Auchan offers a pack of three 265 g tins of Bonduelle chickpeas cooked in very little juice.
- The pack divides the total quantity into three containers for separate meals.
- For this range, Bonduelle advises storing the tins at room temperature in a dry place before opening. Follow the label’s instructions after opening.
AUCHAN
The retailer offers chickpeas under its own brand in several sizes, including multipacks of small tins and a 530 g tin.
- These pack sizes let you compare how much you’ll open for each meal.
- Auchan says the ingredients may vary depending on the delivery or collection store and purchase date, so check the product you collect.
ALL SEASONS
ALDI France offers a 265 g tin of ALL SEASONS chickpeas.
- Depending on how many meals you’re planning, you can compare this single tin with tins sold in multipacks.
- Check the range at the store where you plan to buy it.
A large tin on Joybuy
This large tin of chickpeas is suited to a shared meal or provisions you plan to open all at once, rather than a multipack of separate small portions.
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GÜNES VADIS Chickpeas 820 gr
Consider this 820 gr tin for a shared meal if you can finish the contents after opening.
It’s one large container, not a multipack of separate tins. Check the label for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions after opening.
Frequently asked questions
Can you keep unopened tins of chickpeas in a tent?
Follow the storage instructions on the tin you buy. For its chickpeas cooked in very little juice, Bonduelle advises storing them at room temperature in a dry place before opening. Protect the tins from knocks during transport, too.
What should you do if a tin is bulging, misshapen or smells bad when opened?
Don’t eat the contents. Anses advises discarding tins that are misshapen or bulging, as well as those that give off a suspicious smell when opened.
Do all tins of chickpeas carry the same allergen information?
No. Check the information for the specific product. For example, the Monoprix Pois Chiches 265 g product listing states that it may contain traces of gluten and soya. If you need to avoid these substances, check the packaging of the product you buy.
Is the printed date enough to decide whether a tin is safe to eat?
No. Check the condition of the tin and its storage instructions, too. The Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reminds consumers that after opening, the printed date doesn’t replace the storage instructions that apply to the opened product.