Anybody know of a (preferably vegan) recipe for granola bars? Or any other recipe for food that fits in a backpack and won't mind getting knocked around or squished.

I was thinking of (I am an abomination to the culinary arts) of taking peanut butter and mixing it with oats, granola, dried fruits, and honey. oh maybe brown sugar. And just baking it in the oven into bar shapes.

maybe use agave nectar instead of honey (if you want STRICT vegan).

you know I never thought of honey as a naimal product but you are right!
I like taking small apple sauces in those 3 oz bowls they sell in 6 packs.
sunflower seeds..raisns in box..sometimes even on longer rides a snicker bar w/almonds..hey you need that glcucose might as well enjoy a little treat!

PB&J with extra PB&J !!! For simplicity, I just nuke a couple of potatoes and take those along. Bananas, dried apricots, etc. Figs are pretty good concentrated source of energy, two of them equals one banana without the bulk.