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Reviews > Food > Energy Bars and Drinks > Honey Stinger Just for Kids > Test Report by Michael Pearl
HONEY STINGERS JUST FOR KIDS
INITIAL REPORT - June 20, 2014
TESTER INFORMATION
I have a great appreciation for the outdoors and get out at every opportunity. I am a three-season backpacker and year round hiker. Currently, my trips are two to three days long as well as an annual week-long trip. I utilize the abundant trail shelters in my locale and pack a backup tarp-tent. I like to cover big distances while still taking in the views. I have lightweight leanings but function and reliability are the priority. I mostly travel woodland mountain terrain but enjoy hiking beautiful trails anywhere. SPECIAL GUEST TESTERS
I called in the reinforcements for this test. This being an item for kids, I have two of the (self proclaimed) "coolest kids on the trail", my seven and five year old daughters. Both have a sweet tooth. My older likes most things chewy. My younger likes most things fruit. Both enjoy hiking, the older likes rocky summits and younger likes streams and waterfalls. PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: EN-R-G Foods, LLC INITIAL IMPRESSIONS We received one box of all four varieties of the Just For Kids snacks. I passed one packet of each around to my 7 and 5 year old daughters. I asked them what they thought about them and why. They both said they were good because there are people on the package doing healthy activities. My older daughter added that there are no artificial colors. READING THE LABEL
Both the waffles and the chews are made with organic ingredients and contain no artificial colors or flavors, preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. When making food choices these are things my family prefers. TRYING IT OUT
We divided up one package of each variety for a quick taste test. Here's the ranking, first being most favored. SUMMARY
My children and I believe the Honey Stinger Just For Kids snacks are smartly packaged, tasty treats. My daughters and I had to restrain ourselves from eating more before getting out for a hike. These snacks seem like a good addition to our trail lunches. They will provide a welcome sweet boost of quick energy. LONG-TERM TEST LOCATIONS AND CONDITIONS
PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD
Feedback on the Honey Stinger Just for Kids Snack which my junior BGT'ers renamed stinger snacks, is almost all positive. They liked the taste, texture, flavors and "energy" of the snacks. They disliked the small portion size. On our Mt. Cube hike which is an almost constant uphill hike the girls decided they needed extra energy. They made a waffle fruit chew sandwich. It was decided this was the best! And that Honey Stinger should start package snacks this way. SUMMARY
In conclusion the Just for Kids snacks were a much enjoyed addition to our trail menu. Both of my guest testers asked where we could buy some stinger snacks for their next hike. As a hiker I am pleased whenever my children enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes this means providing the right "incentives." As a parent I am all too conscious of what the incentive is. If the Just for Kids snack incorporated some seeds and/or nuts, some type of protein and complex carbohydrate we would pack them on every hike. Read more gear reviews by Michael Pearl Reviews > Food > Energy Bars and Drinks > Honey Stinger Just for Kids > Test Report by Michael Pearl |