Jerky: The Snack Choice of Adventurous Bikers

Forget the gas guzzling automobile or the strain on your body from hiking or climbing with all your gear on foot. Bike packing, a relatively new trend for enthusiasts of mountain biking, backpacking, and cycling, combines elements of all three and is an excellent option for anyone seeking adventure.

But it’s very difficult to seek adventure when your stomach is empty and all you can think about is your next opportunity to consume some calories and protein. If you’re planning to hit the trails, you need a plan.

Sure, you can grab a bag of chips. But without protein and with added carbs, chips aren’t going to fill you up or provide the nutrition you need to keep going and going.

Jerky, on the other hand, is the snack choice of outdoorsy, adventurous types who know the value of packing light and being prepared. Jerky is a great choice for many reasons, including:

1. No Preparation Needed: Unlike other foods, like canned goods, you don’t need to prepare beef jerky. You don’t have to wash it beforehand. You don’t need a can opener. You don’t need a pot or pan. In fact, you don’t have to cook jerky at all. Just open the pack and enjoy, making jerky a hassle-free snack.
2. High Protein Content: After hours of spinning your wheels, you need protein for muscle recovery. The many varieties of jerky offered by Wild Game Jerky are all packed with the high-quality protein your muscles crave, helping replenish your body even after a long ride. Potato chips will not give you this benefit.
3. Compact and Lightweight: Resourceful packing is essential when you’re bike packing—you want only the basics. Beef, alligator, or venison jerky is lightweight and doesn’t take up much space, making it easy to pack and carry. Unlike potato chips or other cruncy snacks, jerky won’t get crushed and end up as a pile of crumbs in the bottom of the bag. Unlike fruit, jerky won’t bruise or wither in your backpack or in the sun.
4. Long Shelf Life: You don’t have to worry about beef jerky going bad during your trip. Jerky has a long shelf life and will remain fresh throughout your adventure.
5. Quick Energy Boost: Because cycling can be a strain on your muscles, you might need a snack as a quick energy boost. The natural sugars in some jerky flavors can provide that instant pick-me-up. But because of the high protein content in Wild Game Jerky, you won’t crash like you might with a high-sugar snack, such as candy bars and even many cereal, granola, or snack bars. Wild Game Jerky is proud to limit our sugars to 1.5g per ounce. Granola bars often have more than 10g of sugar per ounce, and lack the protein our snacks provide.
6. Variety of Flavors: Wild Game Jerky boasts a range of flavors, from our classic Beef Jerky to our exotic Smoked Ostrich Flavor . WIld Game Jerky has something to satisfy every adventurous taste bud you have!

It All Adds Up. Add Jerky to Your Bike Packing List

You need to be prepared when you are bike packing, especially when it comes to meals and snacks. With so many benefits to jerky, why wouldn’t you add it to your packing list? If you’ve been a bike packer since the beginning, or even if you’re just starting out, make sure you’re prepared with some Wild Game Jerky for your next adventure.