GU Energy Gel - 8-Pack

rla111050360

Posted on June 7, 2018

Gets the job done

• Familiarity: I've used it several times

It gets the job done but it's not my favorite flavor. The salted caramel and the Chocolate Outrage and Smores are my favorite!

Mark Merrill

Posted on February 6, 2015

NOMNOMNOM

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Salted caramel. Tastes like love.

Proof? I was riding with my kids, and my 7 year old said he was dragging. I had a GU in my bag, so I gave it to him. He KILLED it.

Never heard so much as a whinge for the rest of the ride.

Now he wants to eat them as a snack. Uh...no...those are mine....

Monica Purington

Posted on November 13, 2014

Chocolate Outrage!

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

It's like packing a snickers bar but better.. these are delicious, energizing and easy! The best way to refuel in the middle of a ski mission, run, hike or bike!

TomJEmployee

Posted on August 14, 2014

Good quick energy

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Good for a quick boost while running or riding and be sure to wash it down generously with water. Wife likes Strawberry w/ no caffeine. I like Salted Caramel and Plain. Orange and Lemon lime are ok but only in winter.

Robert L

Posted on July 13, 2014

Gu-d Stuff

• Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I have just recently been using different energy gels for my hiking, biking and fishing excursions and tried out Gu gel over a long weekend of backpacking, and was very happy with the results. After climbing Mt. Hatch I downed one of these because I was starting to feel the burn and could tell that my energy stores were running low, the caffeine and simple sugars provided me with the boost I needed to take the treacherous descent down without crashing. I tried the Mandarin Orange flavor and the taste was okay, but I just sucked it down and chased it with a swig from my Camelbak. One note, Gu like many other energy gels will leak and get your pack messy once the gel heats up after you have eaten most of it, so really squeezing out every last drop is definitely beneficial to you and your gear.

Hadley Hammer

Posted on June 3, 2014

keeps you stable

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I always assumed that the energy dips while hiking (both mental and physical) were always going to be a standard for me...that is until I used GU and used it as directed (every 45 min). I've stopped counting down miles, minutes, etc and keep focused and calm and moving whether it's a long backpacking trip or even just a 1 hour bootpack to skiing. The flavors are great, and a great treat is spreading the salted caramel, vanilla bean, or peanut butter on a chocolate bar...delicious.

Amanda L

Posted on December 11, 2013

Best Flavor: Salted Caramel

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Never thought I would applaud an energy gel for its flavor, but the Salted Caramel is good. Great. So great that I'm worried I'll need to grab another box or two in case it truly does end up as a limited time production. I like that it's a lower caffeine option (20mg). Previous favorites have included Mint Chocolate, Peppermint Stick, Espresso Love, and Peanut Butter. But Salted Caramel definitely takes the cake in my book! I take one of these mid-way through long runs greater than 10 miles.

WesB

Posted on October 31, 2013

Quick Energy

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

These are great tasting gels that provide lots of quick energy...love the Strawberry bananna flovor but all are good.

Greg Adams

Posted on July 31, 2013

These complete me.

• Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

These complete me. When I am on the bike/running/trail I pull one of these out to give me that blast of nutrition to keep me killing it. These are super easy on the gut and allow me to feel confident that they will give me what II need to get the job done.

Adam

Posted on June 30, 2013

My favorite chew

This chew does the trick and out of the other options, in my opinion, it gives me the best energy boost. Decent taste.

AnOnYmOuS

Posted on May 29, 2013

A good option

Gu seems to be one of the more difficult brands to find in stores in my area, but I do like it, especially the peanut butter. I find Gu to be one of the thickest gels out there and the flavors are never overly strong, but PB is a great option that I don't think anyone else makes. I like to have a variety of gels and Gu doesn't disappoint.

Robert Handy

Posted on February 14, 2013

pretty good

• Familiarity: I've used it several times

drank it/ ate it lol. A little while later I did feel a second wind up on the mountain. had the peanut butter it doesn't exactly taste like peanut butter but its not bad either

Ted Fundoukos

Posted on October 29, 2012

Thicker Than Other Brands

No chemical taste. You have to like peanut butter and if so than you will like this. GU seems a bit thicker than other brands but it may just be the peanut butter flavor. No to sweet and goes down better than the chocolate.

Peter EischeidEmployee

Posted on July 25, 2012

Avg. ride time: 6m per week

worked like a charm

I've used this product and flavor on multiple 20+ mile runs and it worked great. I wasn't too sure about the peanut butter flavor but surprisingly it has turned out to be my favorite of all the flavors. Definitely 2 thumbs up and going back for more now.