Gu: one of the original trail running gels. Offers 100 calories per packet with added sodium, and branched chain amino acids to help reduce muscle damage and mental fatigue. Available in lots of flavours, with and without caffeine.
Spring: relatively new but quickly becoming a favourite, Spring have designed all-natural gel products ranging from 90 – 235 calories per serve, so you can optimise your intake for your performance intensity. Available in a range of flavours with and without caffeine.
Maurten: The hydrogel products are based on natural ingredients for energy, hydration and recovery. These carbohydrate-rich fuels offer 100 calories per packet, and are more gelatinous than liquid – different to anything else we’ve tried – and come with a high-caffeine option for increased focus or performance efforts.
Clif: one of the original energy brands, Clif developed the Shot Energy Gel to provides quick energy to athletes for racing and training. These gels are made from 90% organic ingredients and available in a handful of flavours with and without caffeine in a neat package that helps prevent littering.
Pure: based in New Zealand, Pure Fluid Energy Gels use real fruit concentrates, juices, carbohydrates, and electrolytes to keep you fuelled and help you hydrate on the run. More liquid-y than some of the other brands. Available in 4 natural flavours with the option of caffeine.
Koda: fast-acting carbohydrate energy gels available in 3 caffeinated 5 non-caffeinated flavours that are Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan, delivering just over 110 calories per serve.