# Beef Jerky is the Perfect Back to School Snack *By James Hills — Updated July 2022* It's that time of year again! The kids are going back to school and parents are stocking up on snacks to send with them. If you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, look no further than beef jerky! Beef jerky is packed with protein and nutrients, making it the perfect snack for students of all ages. In this blog post, we will discuss the many benefits of beef jerky and why it should be your go-to choice for back-to-school snacking! Frankly, we love beef jerky and beef sticks from pretty much every flavor but the market is clear today that some brands are better than others. That's not to say that we haven't enjoyed big-name legacy brands ... but there's a clear difference when you start to look at brands like Old Trapper that have set out to create something different. I first discovered that there was more to "meat snacks" during a walk through Cleveland's West Side Market years ago. If there's one thing beyond great beer and sports that the folks in North West Ohio know how to do right, it's making sausages, smoked meats, and other creations designed to take meat to the next level of flavor and texture. When [Old Trapper](https://oldtrapper.com/) offered to send me some of their jerky and meat sticks I was taken back to those moments walking through the aisles in Cleveland. These guys aren't going crazy with exotic flavors ... it's just classic stuff like "Old Fashioned", Hot & Spicy, and Peppered. However, each bite actually tastes like you are biting into an actual piece of meat and not some overly preserved meat that has been dehydrated to the point where the natural flavor of the meat is gone. ### Northwest Passage Expedition Cruises: Following The Wake Of Legendary Arctic Explorers Northwest Passage expedition: Follow Amundsen's legendary Arctic route aboard HX expedition ships. Experience polar bears and historic Franklin sites. 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Jerky is the perfect snack to pack when you're on the run because it doesn't require refrigeration and can be eaten without utensils. Just throw a few pieces in your bag and you're good to go! This is even more essential when it comes to a schedule that involves early morning bus rides to school and then running off to soccer practice in the afternoon. Keeping a bag of jerky in the car, the locker, or even an emergency stash in a backpack can help your kids keep going, instead of stopping for a burger somewhere.   ## Old Trapper Comes In Sealable Bags To Avoid Stinking Up A Bag One of the things I love about [Old Trapper](https://oldtrapper.com/) is that their beef jerky comes in resealable bags. This is key because, as we all know, nothing ruins a good snack like getting your bag full of beef jerky stink!   ## Jerky Is Great To Share With Friends Jerky is also a great snack to share with friends! Kids love sharing snacks and beef jerky is the perfect size for little hands. Perhaps, more importantly, is that a bag of beef jerky is easy to reach into and grab a piece of without getting those grubby germ-infested mandibles all over everything else like they might with chips or chicharrons. Having a bag of jerky on hand is a great way to make new friends. If your child is the new kid at school or just shy, sharing a piece of jerky can help break the ice and make them feel more comfortable.   So there you have it! Beef jerky is the perfect back-to-school snack for kids of all ages! It's healthy, easy to pack, and great to share with friends. Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. [Contact Flow Voyages](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/EpRG85xdKV4ADiqrLlnxmQ.617) Promoted by FlowAds Details Written by: James Hills Published: 12 July 2022 Last Updated: 12 July 2022 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? 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