I’m in the process of adding a few new items to my OpenSky storefront, and I’m happy to announce that you’re now able to purchase a variety of CLIF Shot BLOKS directly from the Modern Hiker Shop.
In case you haven’t had the chance to try these yet, they’re lightweight gummies that act as electrolyte replacements and energy boosts. You pop a few, drink some water, and it’s like chugging a sports drink – except you don’t have to worry about mixing anything into your water or cleaning out that water container later. Obviously, these are also a lot easier and less messy than gels, too.
They come in a variety of flavors, from the traditional-tasting Mountain Berry to the caffeine boosted Cola and cramp-busting Margarita (which is really tasty!), and they keep pretty well if you don’t end up eating an entire pack on a single hike.
If you’re looking for an easy, simple energy or electrolyte replacement, these guys are probably right up your alley. I’ve used them on long backpacks in the San Bernardinos, after intense workouts, and while tramping up steep mountainsides in New Zealand. Pick up a box to keep yourself going on the trail – and to help support Modern Hiker, too!
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…and given that the packaging recommends 3-6 per hour while exercising, you’ll need at least a couple boxes a month! ;-)
(Seriously though, I love the orange shot bloks, even if I eat waay less than their recommendation most of the time.)
Yeah, 3-6 per hour is a bit overkill. I usually eat 3 at once on long hikes if I’m feeling run down, and I’ll usually have another 3 while resting at the summit or after I get back to the trailhead.
Do you ever find yourself not drinking enough water as a result? The one think I like about electrolyte drinks is they also rehydrate me at the same time…
I don’t think I’ve ever run into that problem – mostly because I usually end up bringing too much water with me when I’m hiking! These guys are not quite as thirst-quenching as downing a full bottle of G2, but they’re lighter and take up less space. Also – margarita flavor. Nuff said.
I am a big fan of Gels (especially the chocolates ones), but I’m gonna give the Clif Shot Bloks a try. Thanks for sharing the recommendation :)
The Shot Blocs are awesome! I usually get the ones with caffiene and pop 3 just before the hike out–they really give you enough of an energy boost to make it a bit easier. I like the cola and black cherry ones. No worries on the tummy either. I’ve never found the need to use more than 3 per hike.
These things came in handy when I was hiking Villager and Rabbit Peaks and on some more recent hikes.
They are tasty and do the trick. My stamina seems better after I take these. I feel like I can hike all day.
These look good. Will have to try and get our hands on some here in the UK!
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