The 3 Bar System was designed as a simple, intentional approach to trail nutrition—three distinct bars that work together to fuel a full day outside. Each bar fills a different role: Summit Sunrise delivers steady, clean energy to start the day; Salish Sea–Salt Caramel bridges effort and recovery with balanced fats and carbohydrates; and Kombu Sesame Sea Bar anchors the system with savory minerals, umami depth, and sustained nourishment when sweet fatigue sets in.

Built with whole ingredients and functional foraged elements, the system prioritizes caloric density per ounce, ingredient purpose, and digestive balance—without relying on excess sugar or synthetic fillers. When stacked together, the three bars provide a more complete nutritional arc than any single commercial bar, offering variety in flavor, texture, and macro balance while maintaining a high calories-per-ounce ratio critical for long days in the backcountry. This isn’t about chasing extremes, it’s about thoughtful fuel, designed to work as a system, not a shortcut.

Visual Comparison — Calories per Ounce

Bar TypeCalories / BarBar WeightCalories per OunceNotes
Summit Sunrise Bar~400–420~4.5 oz≈90–93 cal/oz Clean carbs + fats for steady morning output
Salish Sea–Salt Caramel Bar~420–450~4.5 oz≈93–100 cal/oz Balanced sweet/salty, effort + recovery fuel
Kombu Sesame Sea Bar~430–460~4.5 oz≈95–102 cal/ozSavory, mineral-rich, fatigue-resistant fuel
Typical Commercial Energy Bar240–280~2.5–3 oz80–90 cal/oz Often sugar-forward, limited micronutrients
“Protein” Bar (Retail)200–260~3 oz65–85 cal/oz Heavy fillers, low trail efficiency
“Values are approximate and based on whole-ingredient formulations”The 3 Bar System Advantage

Why three bars instead of one?

• Sweet and savory to prevent palate fatigue

• Different macro balances for different moments of the day

• Higher average calories per ounce across the system

• Ingredients chosen for function, not shelf appeal

Used together, the 3 Bar System delivers more sustained energy, better digestion, and higher efficiency per carried ounce than relying on a single commercial bar repeated throughout the day.