Tailwind Nutrition Caffeinated Endurance Fuel, Tropical Buzz, 12 Servings

I've become a big fan of Tailwind, like many endurance athletes. The various flavors are "barely there", never overpowering or strong enough to be sickeningly sweet during runs or leave an aftertaste. The mixes come in caffeinated and non-caffeinated formulations, and a "naked" mix is available with no flavoring. I like to have both caffeinated and non-caffeinated mixes in my drop/transition bag. The beauty of these products is that they provide both a complete panel of electrolytes and 200 calories of carbohydrates per package, in theory obviating the need for gels and reducing the need to refuel using solid foods on the event course, depending on duration and demands of the event. No protein. The packaging is very functional and clever--a pre-cut opening provides a small spout and a line in the middle of the package shows where to divide the contents to use half the mix at a time or in separate smaller flasks. You can customize the mix in dilution to personal need/taste. The recommended mix is 1 package in 24 oz. of water. Taking slugs every 15-minutes is convenient, makes for consistent hydration, and avoids the high/low effects of downing gels every 45 minutes. I use gels and always feel like I can blast off shortly after downing one before returning to baseline or even crashing a little half an hour later. I stay very even using Tailwind. I run with a couple of these in my 1.5L hydration pack on my back, and another split between two 12 oz. flasks in my vest. Depending, I may carry another 16-24 oz. flask in hand. That makes me good to go for marathon distance self-supported runs, in temperate weather. These are easy to throw in your vest so when you hit a water source or aid station at an event, you can just reload your flasks/hydration pack with water and toss these in. I've read some reviews stating the mix tastes salty--true for me when in stronger dilution than recommended, not true for me in recommended and weaker dilution. It's electrolyte, folks. I personally do not find it to be more salty than any other electrolyte drink in the recommended solution, and don't find it makes me "more thirsty". I'm drinking on a timed schedule combined with responding to any sensation of thirst, in any event. You can adjust the solution to reduce the salty taste. When running a supported event, you'll find they often mix Tailwind in more dilute solution which isn't a serious problem since you can reload at each station and drink more fluid. I personally prefer it in full strength. Again, you can bump that up or reduce it--the product gives you max flexibility. I find this works extremely well to drink as I go without stopping or slowing from my bite valve, and is very efficient to use with water provided at aid stations--refill the hydration pack, dump two (or however many) packages in and shake to mix, and take off. Same same for flasks. I view it to be a good substitute for gels--it is not a substitute for fueling. You'll still need to down some real calories depending on duration of your event. It's also not a substitute for FLUIDS--you must determine your fluid intake requirements to stay hydrated and factor in weather. UCAN Super Starch? I have found no specific guidance other than UCAN's statement to NOT use it in combination with other carb/energy drinks.

Good after workout. Will find out its usefulness on a long haul in September.

My dietitian recommend Tailwind for use backpacking and mountian hunts. It's a good source of carbs and calories. I tried the caffeine version last week. It was about 330 and I was in need of a nap. But I needed to hike cross country to check out a new spot then from there bush wack down to forest service trail that wasn't marked on the map. So I put a packet of Tailwind in my jug and got to it. I'd already hiked my butt off that morning and figured I had about four miles to take this scenic route to camp. The Tailwind woke me up and along with some other snacks I didn't crash. I think I was well over 11 miles for a total that day. Pretty good for the terrain going off trail for most of it. I got home and ordered two more bundles. I have a 15 day backpack hunt in a couple weeks and Tailwind will be a daily thing!

Love this on long runs and hikes. Best when mixed with a BCA

As a Triathlete this is a must have for long runs, bikes and swims. Keeps me energized throughout.

Tailwind is a necessity for long hikes or runs! Love it!

I love tailwind and these pouches are great for during a race! They are pre portioned to dump into my hand bottle and go.

Used while hiking in PR and at various festivals: the taste isn't amazing but it kept me from getting heat exhaustion symptoms and low blood sugar on the trail.

ja es hält das was es verspricht. bin sehr zufrieden. top kundenservic.für ultrasportler fast ein muss herzlichen dank für das produkt

Amazing and so much better than Active Root

Tried many products for endurance running/cycling and this is definitely the best for me. No gut problems and because it has everything you need for hydration as well as calories etc it just takes all the hassle out of it. Used only this for a 100 km ultra and got me through to the end brilliantly. Nice taste as well and not sickly or too sweet.