Here’s a compact, travel-friendly list of widely loved packaged chips from around the world, organized by category with what makes each one stand out and a quick “when to choose” tip.

Classic potato chips

• Lay’s (global) — the ubiquitous thin, crispy standard with many local flavor variations. Great all-purpose chip.
• Walkers (UK) — Britain’s favorite (sibling of Lay’s) known for very well‑balanced classic flavors like Ready Salted and Cheese & Onion. Ideal with afternoon tea or pub food.

Kettle-cooked / premium potato chips

• Kettle Brand / Kettle Chips (US/UK) — thicker, crunchier, often less oily and more potato-forward. Best when you want texture and real potato flavor.
• Tyrrells (UK) — boutique, hand-cooked style with bold, clean flavors. Good for gourmet snacking or pairing with cheese.
• Cape Cod (US) — reliably crunchy kettle chips with a simple sea‑salt profile. Great for dipping.

Ridged / heavy-duty chips

• Ruffles (US) — ridged for dips and hearty toppings. Pick these for layered dips or nacho-style snacks.

Tortilla & corn chips

• Doritos (global) — flavored, crunchy tortilla chips (Nacho Cheese is iconic). Great for bold-flavored snacking and nachos.
• Tostitos (US/Latin America) — classic plain tortilla chips made for dipping and sharing.

Bold / spicy / rolled corn snacks

• Takis (Barcel, Mexico) — intensely flavored rolled corn chips with a strong, spicy kick (popular worldwide). Best when you want heat and chew.
• Santitas / other traditional tortilla brands — straightforward, affordable chips for salsas and cooking.

Asian favorites and unique textures

• Calbee (Japan/Asia) — wide range from potato sticks to shrimp/cracker snacks; known for light, crunchy textures and regional flavors. Try these for unusual, delicate flavors and crispness.
• Pringles (global) — uniform, stacked crisps in a can; many flavors and very portable. Choose when you want a neat, transportable snack.

Regional standouts (worth seeking out)

• Smith’s (Australia) — Australia’s staple potato chips with strong, familiar flavors.
• Herr’s, Zapp’s, and other high-quality regional U.S. brands — often offer unique local flavors and kettle varieties.

Special categories

• Baked / lower-fat options (e.g., Baked Lay’s or similar) — for lower-fat snacking when you want a lighter chip.
• Multigrain / vegetable chips (various brands) — for different textures and perceived health benefits.

How to pick the “best” for you

• For dipping: choose ridged (Ruffles) or thick kettle chips (Kettle, Cape Cod).
• For portability/portion control: Pringles.
• For bold spice/flavor: Takis or Doritos.
• For premium potato flavor/texture: small-batch kettle brands (Tyrrells, Kettle Brand).
• For regional discovery: try the local brand/flavor wherever you travel — many countries have beloved local varieties not sold elsewhere.

If you want, I can narrow this down to a top‑10 ranked list, give specific flavor recommendations (e.g., Salt & Vinegar, Sea Salt, Masala), or suggest where to buy or sample any of these brands. Which would you prefer?