GrawnolaLonger flights (especially international ones) are fairly good about keeping the food and beverages coming throughout the flight. Still, you’re at the mercy of whatever is on the menu or on the snack tray of that particular airline. Wouldn’t it be nice to have your favorite snack, treat or even drink with you if you wanted it?
Magellan’s offers a variety of containers that make keeping travel foods safe, clean and convenient. Some of these products are actually intended for storing toiletries and medications but they do great double-duty. So we suggest buying some for toiletries and some for food products. TRAVEL TIP: Store them separately so that you don’t reach for your water in the dark and end up taking a gulp of hand lotion!
The Top 10 Foods for a Long Flight pack well and store well, thanks to our containers:
- Freeze-dried/dehydrated veggies
- Dried fruit
- Snack mix with crackers and pretzels
- Yogurt-covered raisins
- Mints for fresh breath, to stay alert and ease stomach distress
- Favorite teas in teabags
- Nuts/popcorn*
- Granola/dried cereal
- Nut butter/chocolate spread such as Nutella*
- Edamame
All of the above, and more, can be stored in our variety of handy containers:
GoTubbs (Small) ($6) and (Medium) ($8) be used to store medication or snacks. The ingenious GoTubb travel containers feature a unique, patented design that allows them to pop open with one hand with just a gentle squeeze. They're made of sturdy, lightweight plastic that's water-resistant, food-safe and BPA-free. There's even a recessed, textured area on the side for a label (not included).
Both the small ($10) and large ($13) sizes of GoCup are made of soft, flexible silicone. They compress for easy stowing in a purse, pocket or carry-on bag. They also have a protective lid with waterproof compartment for stashing daily meds or vitamins. But we can imagine using that small compartment for things like oat bran or flax seed that you could sprinkle over your in-flight meal. The cup can certainly be drank out of but could also store a couple of your favorite variety of tea bag. Put some granola or cereal in the cup and add milk or yogurt for a quick snack you can mix and eat right from the cup. As a bonus, all GoCups are dishwasher-safe.
Our GoToobs are absolutely brilliant when used for squeezable food items like nut butters*, chocolate spreads or even jellies. Their pliable silicone, easy-filling wide opening and no-drip valve mean your go-to comfort foods are always handy and easy to serve. GoToobs come in small ($7), medium ($8.50) and large ($9.50) or in sets of three ($18-$26).
Wherever you are going and no matter how long it will take you to get there, bringing a little nibble from home can help stave off airsickness and certainly hunger pangs in the handiest of ways.
TRAVEL TIP: Be sure to check with the airline about nut allergy precautions before bringing any food product on board.
