Birthday cake.....

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I've put it through the wringer

..... is the best. Tastes just like yellow cake batter.

mountaindesertgirl

Keeps you conscious

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I've used it several times

Endurance athletes can be at it for hours on end, and much of the time the body doesn't have the sugars to last longer than about 1.5-2 hours. Gu gels help provide sugar for your brain and keep you awake. I have definitely felt my vision get fuzzier and my reaction time get slower when I go to long on a run without one.

Aaron Redd

My go to!

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I've put it through the wringer

I always bring these on my long runs or bike rides. Keeps me going! Strawberry Banana is the best!

Alec Friend

Great Gel

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I've put it through the wringer

I like to keep either these gels or some chews in my jersey for emergency energy at the end of a long ride. I like both the strawberry banana and the chocolate (which tastes like cake batter). They can be a little messy if you are not careful, but they go down really easily, and you can feel the sugar hit pretty quickly. Note that some of these are caffeinated, and some are not, which might make a difference for you.

Nick Topham

Love the flavor!

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I've used it several times

First gel that I actually enjoy. The salted caramel is really good. Might be a little too sweet for some. But these are great energy boost. Package opens very easily, so they are good for race day when you are on your bike and don't want to struggle opening your food.

Jonathan Calderon

Starberry Banana

Cant go wrong with go, dont forget that one before hand. Recently stopped taking the caffeinated gu's and have found that strawberry banana is amazing!

Andrew Butterworth

the quick fix

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I've put it through the wringer

I use these right before I am about to take on a particularly difficult section of a ride (ie: big climbs). They work well, but to many on an empty stomach does not go well for me.

Steven Rozendaal

Gets the job done

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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!

rla111050360

NOMNOMNOM

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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....

Mark Merrill

Chocolate Outrage!

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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!

Monica Purington

Good quick energy

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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.

TomJ

Gu-d Stuff

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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.

Robert L

keeps you stable

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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.

Hadley Hammer

Best Flavor: Salted Caramel

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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.

Amanda L

Quick Energy

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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.

Wesley B.

These complete me.

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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.

Greg Adams

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.

Adam

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.

AnOnYmOuS

pretty good

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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

Robert Handy

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.

Ted Fundoukos