[BearW]

GEL!

I've use them during endurance events and the way our hired nutritionist explain to use them is one 15 mins before excercise (if you're rolling on an empty stomach) and then one every 30 mins with a few ounces of water.

I arguably passed the death march on selection because of these bad boys, and I've acheived my personal best time on the canadian Battle Fitness Test while i was on these puppies.

I was skeptical at first, as most are but after trying them they DO make a difference. It's really nothing but a bit of simple sugar, carbs and a vital compound called Maltodextrin, and they work because your body processes them almost immediately. In the past i've used the individual gel packs in a hip pocket, to keep them warm (because they're impossible to get out and consume on the move when they're frozen or almost frozen). But i've seen guys experiment with pre mixing it in their water bottle's too. I like keep my bottles and camelbaks clean so i'll stick to the packs.

My fav's personally are Clif Shots (any fruit flavor) and AccelGel