I go in Saturday. I want some snack comfort foods to bring in. Are Pringles allowed? Is that container considered a can??

We bring a short container. Come to think of it, the biscuits that we have been bringing in for years for cowboy doughnuts come in the same style packaging. Never gave it a thought. The metal ring around the cardboard tube might give one pause, but I think that it's hardly the type of tin can they had in mind when the rule was written.

I wouldn't count that as a can

I say: if you pack it in, pack it out. No worries.

Yes

I can see it now. I'll be in the Ely prison, and I'll ask my cell mate what he's in for. Robbery, Murder....what you in for? I wanted me some Pringles....

^^^ LOLOLOL Dbor! ^^^

Original are allowed. Sour cream, BBQ, Cheddar Cheese and other flavors are prohibited.

Pringles are an invasive species. No, they’re illegal.

Dump them in a ziplock and use the crumbs for fish breading. That’s the only valid, legal use.

Once you pop...

Ask the forest service at 2-3 different ranger stations. Take the average answer.

Since they come in a card board tube the answer is no. Please pack the metal ring out. If you have any sour cream and onion left send them my way.

Talking with USFS Rangers at issuing stations I have asked about food containers and was told "if it is a closable/resealable container that is allowed" this was in reference to plastic soft drink containers and plastic lidded food containers.
Third person answers and anecdotes though are just worth thqat much sand so I'd suggest asking for yourself. One consideration is the Pringle can's suitability as a trash container to carry wrappers out in.
Another option, Tall Clear Spaghetti Pasta Container


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I think I found a reasonable solution that might not end me in the Ely jail.

Lays Stax!! No metal at all in the container!!! Not sure they are as good as though...

Only if you have Top of the Tater dip to go with them!

Love it. This one ranks right up there with the Junk thread in the Gear Forum!
"When I was young, we had burnt bannock, and we Liked it that way!" grumpy old man

A single Pringle will serve as a fire starter as well, in a pinch. It will get almost completely black and then burst into flames. Sour Cream and Onion. Can't vouch for any the flavors :)

We took 2 cans on my trips this summer and like someone else said they make pretty good little trash cans.

Dbor: "I think I found a reasonable solution that might not end me in the Ely jail.


Lays Stax!! No metal at all in the container!!! Not sure they are as good as though...


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Just got back from a trip one week ago. When buying food beforehand we pondered the same Pringle's question and opted for the Lays Stax for the very same reason: no metal in container at all. I'm not a taste expert on the stuff but could not tell much difference between the Pringles and Lays product.

thegildedgopher: "A single Pringle will serve as a fire starter as well, in a pinch. It will get almost completely black and then burst into flames. Sour Cream and Onion. Can't vouch for any the flavors :)"

The gopher is right. If busted with them declare them to be fire starters.

Dbor: "I think I found a reasonable solution that might not end me in the Ely jail.

Lays Stax!! No metal at all in the container!!! Not sure they are as good as though..."

They're very similar, but are a thicker chip. Less breakage.

I've taken Pringles twice but kept them in the bottom of the pack and had someone on the lookout when I took them out.

maxxbhp: "I've taken Pringles twice but kept them in the bottom of the pack and had someone on the lookout when I took them out. "

Lol treating pringles like an illegal drug

Schroedinger's cat comes to mind... :)

Here’s an out of the box (can) answer. If you must have snack food, why settle for Pringles? Dump your favorite chips (snacks) into a Tupperware. It will prevent crushing and moisture (unlike cardboard). Just a thought.

old_salt: "Here’s an out of the box (can) answer. If you must have snack food, why settle for Pringles? Dump your favorite chips (snacks) into a Tupperware. It will prevent crushing and moisture (unlike cardboard). Just a thought."

Or go with Ritz Garden Vegetable. Great for adding cheese too and they come in a plastic moisture free wrapper. And if any get crushed they are great at fish breading.

We have a special rod tube that we use to smuggle in our Pringles. It holds 6 containers.

HayRiverDrifter: "We have a special rod tube that we use to smuggle in our Pringles. It holds 6 containers."

Dang, your group really likes to party.

HayRiverDrifter: "We have a special rod tube that we use to smuggle in our Pringles. It holds 6 containers."

Really? Haha that is great.

Don’t try this. I never considered a Pringle’s sleeve to be out of bounds, so to speak, so I put six eggs in one, thinking it was a handy dandy container. Not so much. Broke three eggs on the way in and my son, being a somewhat fussy eater wasn’t having it. Not even the unbroken ones. Next trip we just used the foamy container they come in from the store. Not much padding in Pringle’s sleeve.
Like Pringles some times. But I will not venture into the exotic flavors. They are fake enough food as they are the regular type. Kinda funky. I guess it’s the salt, or just a need to eat something funky.

jhb8426: "Ask the forest service at 2-3 different ranger stations. Take the average answer."

Made me laugh out load...probably because there is a little truth in that answer...

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Yes Pringles are allowed, but Fritos are banned.

I’ve been to over 50 trips and have been checked by rangers few times. If by chance you should have a ranger encounter one of the last things they’re looking for is a Pringle can. They are more concerned with coolers of beer cans or bottles. They will not be going through your packs. I’m not even sure if they have the right to do that. If they see you are eating out of a can of beans or beef stew that’s a problem. If you want to follow the law just repackage your chips into a crush proof package. But personally I wouldn’t worry about it. Just remember the dip.

Dbor: "I think I found a reasonable solution that might not end me in the Ely jail.

Lays Stax!! No metal at all in the container!!! Not sure they are as good as though.”

Who cares if it has metal? Look at all the other metal in your gear.