Trail mix is a nutritious and quick energy boost. It was first recommended by outdoorsman Horace Kephart as early as 1910 in his camping guide. Since then, the combination of granola, dried fruits, nuts and sometimes chocolate make it a popular choice for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Lightweight and easy to store, trail mix is a healthy snack for anyone. So, whether you’re hiking the trail, at the office, or need a healthy snack for your hungry campers, trail mix is a delicious, convenient choice.

Check out these 3 quick and easy ways to package trail mix.

Perfect for Travel and Reuse

On the trail or taking a trip? This clear zipper pouch gusset bag works great for holding trail mix when you are on the go. The resealable pouch is simple to open and close for a quick nibble. Apply a hole punch and tie it together with brown twine. Add a custom label to finish off your presentation.

Save this pouch and reuse it for the next time you hit the trail. You may want to skip the label so you can reuse this packaging for other items.

To create this look:

• Zipper Pouch Bag- we used our ZBG2
• A piece of twine, ribbon or bow 
• Homemade gift tag (see Printables below)

Party Favor Ready

Fill this flat bottom gusset bag with your homemade or store-bought trail mix. Either way, your hungry campers won’t leave the party empty-handed. Try a Kraft paper twist tie for a special touch.

To create this look:

• Flat Bottom Gusset Bag- we used our FG4
• Twist tie, ribbon, or twine- we used a Kraft twist tie
• Homemade gift tag (see Printables below)

Single Serve Snacking

Snack on some trail mix before your workout, single serve style. This bag works well when you want a heat sealing closure and is perfect for the single serving snack size. Show off your package with an attractive label.

To create this look:

• Flat Heat Seal Bag- we used our SFB38
• Hand Sealer
• Double Stick tape
• Homemade gift tag (see Printables below)

Download the printable:

At ClearBags we understand commitment, high standards, and the need for flexibility with a growing brand. Today we would like to focus on a special relationship with one of our customers, Rifle Paper Co., which is co-owned by Nathan and Anna Bond. In the span of just six years, Rifle Paper Co. has enjoyed a trajectory of steady growth. In 2009, Anna and her husband launched Rifle Paper Co. from their apartment garage with a line of “couple scene” wedding invitations. Since then, her whimsical, nostalgic designs have become a lifestyle brand and have set a new bar for surface design.

Like any blank canvas, paper is merely a surface. Anna’s lush, romantic designs have blossomed onto many surfaces including journal notebooks, appointment planners, calendars, wallpaper, fabrics, iPhone cases, pencils, and more. The company’s product lines are featured in more than 4,000 stores, encompassing 50-60 new products a year, and includes big name partners like Anthropologie, Garance Doré, Hygge & West, and Puffin Books. Her creations are inspired by fashion, travel, nature, textiles, patterns, architecture, old film, and interior design. Whether her designs appeal to the aesthetic eye or serve a functional purpose, it’s likely Rifle Paper Co. makes a lasting impression.
We had our first impression of Rifle Paper Co. at the National Stationery Show in New York in 2010, where we both exhibited at. We like to think this meeting was written in the stars. Since then, our stars have aligned to form a creative relationship in which we have expanded alongside the growth of their product line, a testament to what we value as an important strength of our company philosophy. We want to work with you to find the most perfect packaging solution to fit your product, whatever it may be.

Like with many of our customers who are first starting out, Rifle Paper Co. used our stock products to try out their concepts. In 2011, Rifle Paper Co. placed their first order with ClearBags to include 7 flap seal bags, all of which they still use today. In one short year, they ordered 11 additional bags for their expanding product line. The first clear box was added to this list in 2012, offering a boost in the quality of presentation, and an important component to Rifle Paper Co.’s packaging strategy.

As Rifle Paper Co. launched new products at stationery trade shows, our paths continued to converge. With their products developing from stationery to calendars, planners and notebooks, their orders evolved from stock products to custom design. By 2014, four of their five custom bags were moved from custom to stock, due to the high quantities and order frequencies over time. Besides convenience, this affords faster turnaround time for their orders to help keep up with their product line growth.

Our latest custom collaboration with Rifle Paper Co. is their much anticipated 2017 Constellations Calendar. They were looking for the perfect bag to show off the gold-foiled illustrations that are found throughout the calendar.

We here at ClearBags, look forward to working with you to provide exquisite packaging that puts your creations on display for the world to see.

If you can dream it, we can package it!

 
Apples and the fall season go hand-in-hand. Caramel apples are a popular choice this time of year and are bound to make an appearance at your local farmers’ markets, orchards, and retail confectioners. Here are three packaging ideas that we feel are worthy of the caramel apple’s gooey goodness and are sure to make them fly off the shelves:

1. The Ornate Candy Apple Box
2. The Flat Bottom Gusset Bag
3. The Flat Bottom Gusset Bag with White Paper Insert

These options, whether box or bag, travel well and keep your caramel contained. A loaded caramel apple dipped in chocolate, toffee, nuts or sprinkles is no easy thing to hold together. These options ensure all your fancy morsels won’t be wasted.

With so many packaging options out there for caramel apples, we get that it’s hard to choose. The focus of this packaging is on the apple. That’s what should show through. That’s what should POP! It doesn’t matter if it’s fancy or a simple old-fashioned caramel apple. It’s the quality of your apple that is important. Wouldn’t you agree?

Let’s take a look at each option more closely to match the needs of your apple.

Elegant Minimalism with a Candy Apple Box

Less is more with a candy apple in a box (FS56). This sturdy, sleek box is built specifically for the caramel or candied apple. A hole-tip on the top of the box will keep your apple from tipping over. An apple double-dipped in chocolate or in an extra layer of nuts stays secure and free from any smudging against the walls of this roomy box. It is also easy to put together and scratch resistant. Add a custom label for the perfect finishing touch.

Cutesy Does It with Flat Bottom Gusset Bags

Gusset bags offer a cute and casual lunch-sack style for packaging your apple. The flat bottom gusset bag (FG9) works well for large, bulky items and is a great fit for a decadent caramel apple. A 4-inch gusset on the side seam minimizes cling and spilling of precious toppings. It’s a convenient way to package your apple for picnics, hayrides, or a walk among the changing fall colors. Tie a bow on this package to add your own favorite fall color.

Sophisticated Charm

The flat bottom gusset bag with a paper insert in the bottom (FGPB7) is a sophisticated packaging option without compromising anything in the charm department. The white paper insert adds stability and a refined touch. This bag is flexible with a 4-inch expandable gusset and tall enough to enclose the apple stick. Hold the bag in place by folding down the top of the bag and applying tape or an adhesive tie. Your apple will be fully protected in inclement weather and poised to brace any fall storm.

These three packaging ideas put a spotlight on your caramel apple. Celebrate fall with this scrumptious treat!

Love one of these options, but want something more? Try custom printing! Check out the customs page on clearbags.com to explore creating something perfectly tailored to your brand and product.

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In 1905, Frank Epperson, as an 11-year-old, created what was to become the first Popsicle when he left his glass filled with powdered soda, water and mixing stick on his back porch during a cold night. When he found it the next morning he was delighted…Years later he patented his “frozen ice on a stick” and sold his invention to the company that started Popsicle.

Laminated Heat Seal Bag

It’s that time of year again. No, we don’t mean the heat waves. Not back to school or pool season either. It’s time for our big bags and boxes sale. That’s what everyone loves this time of year, right? Ok, so maybe you haven’t lost sleep waiting for the sale, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s a great time to stock up on any packaging needs you may have.