Do the bars have a smell to them? When backpacking or otherwise out in the wilderness, would these need to go in a bear bag or bear box overnight?
1163062
The bar is vacuum-sealed in a foil like packet, so there is no apparent scent. However, each bar is dense and heavy, not what I would recommend for backpacking. I keep one in my car for emergencies.
1163063
The packages are sealed, there is very little if any odor to humans, however, all food items need to go into the bear bag.Weight would be a concern when backpacking as they are very dense.
1163064
There is no odor from the packaging. I have them for emergency bags, but have not used them camping. I would suggest a bear box, as with any packaged food. Bears have a much keener sense of smell than I do.
1163065
I have not detected any smell from them while in the original packaging and would not have a concern for having them in my pack while hiking. That said, I would use your descretion on how to store them while in camp. I always error on the side of caution if I have concern for visitors during e night.
1592919
The pack smelled like plastic, but I took them out and put them into a different bag. It doesn't bother me at all.
344978
I was worried about that too, but no. They did have a smell for a couple days, but nothing too overwhelming. Now they are odorless.
1000115
I'm not sure. The bags are soft and I use them for bread. There isn't any odor to them as there is with a polypropylene trash bag. I like them!
704346
No, they don't, but I'm always keeping them inside their bag. However, the inner arch section gets dirty quick. Probably because of oily hair or sweaty hair. I have oily hair so, that might be the reason. Other than that, it's all good if you keep them covered.
368534
BUYER BEWARE! Yes, they may have an odor. This is because the product is basically home made. It is made in somebody's backyard. No certified facilities, nothing. Look them up. Google them for yourself. It would not surprise me if the smell you were sensing was mold due to inadequate processing. You just never know, unless your product comes from a name brand and a legitimate lab.
161082
They don't have any scent to them when they haven't been used. I've carried them with me after using on hikes. I wouldn't say they are scent free, but it's not terrible. I'm not sure any dog waste bag would be totally scent free.
1951206
Mine arrived very quickly and had very little odor. Simply sanitizing them in rubbing alcohol and leaving them in the open air will defeat the smell.
2047241
They are wonderful We used them this past summer while trekking in Dingle Way in Ireland. They were God sent. They are moisture resistant. Just wipe them clean for later use. Without them. we would have experienced great problem during our nine days of trek in the mountains and valleys of the Emerald Island.
1726545
I may just have a more sensitive nose than most people, but YES, they have a major, very unpleasant smell. It is supposed to smell like peanut butter, but MUCH STRONGER. It's enough to gag me. When I received them, I put the box in the garage in a closed plastic grocery bag, but had to move them onto my porch, since the garage smelled so bad. HOWEVER, they work GREAT.
1681336
I did not notice any smell. I'm not sure of any other smells that wildlife could detect that I did not notice. Probably best to contact McNett (gear aid) and ask, they may have done studies for possible hunting related products.
2034683
we have only used these when camping, so outdoors, but seems not to smell...
941341
I did not detect any odor when I unpacked mine. And I usually have a good sense of smell. One could always spray them with Febreze, if there were to be a slight odor.
758155
I store mine in the coat closet by the front door--I just sit it on the floor so it is ready to grab and get out of the house. We added strike-anywhere matches, a can opener, and one dollar bills in a zip-lock to ours. I am thinking I may order the packs to carry in the cars as well. Not sure what the heat would do to the protein bars, though...they are probably like spam and could survive a nuclear attack.
1565918
Mine did not have an odor. I still have this backpack and I use it quite frequently and have not had any problems with it. I have used it out in the woods and on 4 different flights. I love it!
548474
We have used them for our Scout Troop for over 6 years now on same tents. We are in Utah and so we camp in 100 degree weather and zero degree weather with snow! Never a problem!!!! They look almost new still to this day, we do however take very good care of them and make sure they are put up dry. We probably have 80 nights on them.
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they are in a 'ziplock' style sealed bag and will last for at least a year, I would actually say longer but taste might be affected...doubtful the potency will change in bag. I actually had a hole in my bag and transferred to a mason jar. I too refrigerate some supps but not the bcaa powder...as long as it is sealed it probabaly isn't a problem but don't allow moisture to get in!