gel shots

[ridgefire]

What do you guys use for the times you need a little shot of energy during the mid afternoon? I used to use the wilderness athlete shots but they are no longer made. Besides hearing a bugle or a catnap what do you use?

 

[JNDEER]

I use GU

 

[Poser]

I'll take a GU shot during sustained climbs that are longer than 60 minutes to have some fuel to run on. When you are putting out hard while climbing, you're pretty much going to burn through your any fuel you have available in 60-90 minutes, in which case your body will begin to rely on fat stores for energy, which, for most people, is going to be a less efficient process. A Gel shot will give you about 30 minutes of energy.

 

[jwatts]

I use Gu. I also like the Sport Beans and Clif Shot Bloks as well. I usually pack at least one GU, pack of Sport Beans, or Clif Bloks for every day I am hunting. I also keep a few extra in case we end up packing something out.

 

[ridgefire]

What is GU? Sounds like I need to try it.

 

[mtnclimber]

i use GU as well. by far the best of the gel shots IMO.

Chocolate outrage is the best flavor.

https://guenergy.com/shop/energy-gel

 

[Orion81]

Another vote for GU...I'm not sure if it's making a real difference or if it's giving me a kinda placebo mental edge, but I always have them on hand.

 

[Laelkhunter]

I use 5 hour energy. Works for a little pep in my step, but doesn't last 5 hours, maybe three at best. Never heard of GU, I need to check on it !!

 

[Trial153]

I can only a take so much GU, a gel base isn't the most appealing to my pallet. The one I like the best is the espresso. But I really like shot bloks.....margarita and black cheery.

 

[danarnold]

what flavor shot blocks? I'm gonna hit amazon for a case& dont wanna get a nasty tasting one

 

[Ross]

Hammer gel and Gu for that quick pick me up....mocha and huckleberry two favs at this time...rei gives a discount if you buy at least ten and they had a bunch about 30% off a few weeks ago

 

[Poser]

Another vote for GU...I'm not sure if it's making a real difference or if it's giving me a kinda placebo mental edge, but I always have them on hand.

There are some extensive studies on them and, if used correctly, they do work to maintain energy.

 

[Trial153]

what flavor shot blocks? I'm gonna hit amazon for a case& dont wanna get a nasty tasting one

Margarita and black cherry are two my wife an I like.... She buys them by the case and carries them an GU when she is training/ running

 

[BeWitty]

Im surprised no one has mentioned the PB Energy Chews. These work well and are pretty darn good. I keep them in my pocket and just toss a chew in every 10 minutes or so while climbing. Strawberry Banana are great and have Caffeine.

http://www.amazon.com/PowerBar-Gel-...d=1441201996&sr=8-1&keywords=powerbar+gummies

 

[Ridge Ghost]

I like both Hammer and Gu

 

[novcie870]

Hammer in huckleberry flavor.

 

[Archerm]

I like the Honey Stinger Gels pretty much flavored honey. 95% Natural.

 

[Jarrod Renaud]

Im loving the Clif Gel's. Mocha or esspresso. Tasty and enough caffeine to recharge

 

[les welch]

Lots of good options. For hunting I just prefer to stay on top of my nutrition needs with real food. Racing or heavy training and I will use Hammer or GU. Don't forget salt and electrolyte replacement.

 

[switchback270]

does anyone use or have experience with the PowerGel?