Green Belly Meals2GO Mango, Cashew Coconut Bar

-Manufacturer: Greenbelly

-Made in: Georgia, USA

-Price: $10.95 (small store in Trout Lake, WA)

-Availability: Online and some trail stores

-Weight: 5.47oz

-Calories:665

-Calories per oz: 121.57

-Calories per Dollar: 60.73

-Ease of use: Just eat it. Couldn’t be easier

-Water Needed: None

-Hydration Time: None

Taste: Lots of coconut with sweetness from the mango and a little bit of savory from the nuts

Texture: Good texture with the occasional hard chew or tough bite especially when cold.

Overall Score: Buy; if you like coconut

Notes: I first saw Greenbelly Meals on Darwin on the Trails YouTube channel. I loved how nutrient/calorie dense they were and allowed an easy lunch replacement option that did not require stopping to heat water and rehydrate a traditional backpacking meal. However, I could never find them in stores. I was able to find them online but was hesitant. Eventually I stopped by a popular small store along the PCT in Trout Lake Washington who had a nice supply of Meals2Go. I picked up a bar and was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted without being overly sweet or hitting your stomach like a bomb. I plan to order some for future long hikes as it is a much more convenient lunch option. Cheer!

May the miles you hike be filled with wonder and the glasses you raise be filled with whiskey. Cheers!

Rating scale:

-Bypass: This isn’t worth the money.

-Borrow: Handy but may or may not be worth your money.

-Buy: Get one. You’ll love it!