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Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving
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Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving

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Get clean, consistent and long-burning energy with this complex carbohydrate gel that won't cause insulin spikes and tastes great.

  • Proprietary Energy Smart® blend of long-chain complex carbohydrates delivers smooth, sustained energy release.
  • Can be used straight, diluted or as a flavoring for complete versatility
  • Consume before, during and after workouts for more endurance and quicker recovery from exertion
  • Specifications based on a range of flavors; nutrition facts displayed here and on wrapper may differ; information on wrapper reflects actual contents
  • *Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Ingredients: long-chain maltodextrin, filtered water, apple juice concentrate, Energy Smart® (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), malic acid, vanilla, cinnamon, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), sodium chloride, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isolucine), potassium chloride.

Made in USA.

Item 721956

Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useDuring activity
Net weight1.25 ounces
Serving size1 pack
Servings per container1
Calories per serving86 - 93
Calories from fat0
Total fat per serving0 grams
Saturated fat0 grams
Trans fat0 grams
Cholesterol per serving0 milligrams
Sodium18 - 27 milligrams
Potassium per serving0 milligrams
Carbohydrates per serving22 - 23 grams
Dietary fiber0 grams
Sugar2 grams

Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving Customer Reviews

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Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving
 
4.7

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Goes down easy (9)
  • Good value (7)
  • Good taste (6)
  • Provides A boost (6)
  • Nutritional (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Quick boost (9)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Competitive athlete (6)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Feb

    14

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Give them a try

    By Paddy the Ultra Kid

    from Nashville TN

    About Me Competitive Athlete, Cyclist, Ultra Runner

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Goes Down Easy
    • Good Taste
    • Nutritional
    • Provides A Boost

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Longer Training Runs
      • Races

      Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

      Months ago I went out and bought two of almost every brand of gel I could find in the store. With long training runs and a lot of races I get to use gels fairly often. I recommend that you personally try a few different brands and flavors to find what works best for you. My taste buds and stomach say one thing, but yours say something completely different.

      Hammer Gels where the first gel for me to try. I like them a lot, not too sweet, not too tart. They are thicker than GU’s but thinner than Clif Shots. They seem to sit a little heavier on my stomach and need a little more water than others. I really like hammer gels, it doesn’t feel really gritty or sugary on your teeth when you use for a while. I just wish that the creative packaging (the hammer shape) didn’t get caught on everything.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      11

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best gel there is!

      By RP24Hours

      from Irvine CA

      About Me Competitive Athlete, Endurance Athlete

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Goes Down Easy
      • Good Taste
      • Good Value
      • Mixes with Hammer drinks
      • Nutritional
      • Provides A Boost

      Cons

      • None so far

      Best Uses

      • Men
      • Quick Boost
      • Women

      Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

      The best thing about Hammer Gel is that is easily mixes with other Hammer calorie replacement or electrolyte drink mixes. I mix chocolate gel with unflavored Perpetuem and Sustained Energy to give it a chocolate milk flavor. Orange, Vanilla, and raspberry also work well. While not scientific, if it mixes this easily with drinks, it must break down quickly on its own.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      10

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Hammer Gel will not let you down!

      By motionH20

      from Mill Valley, CA

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Pros

      • Goes Down Easy
      • Good Taste
      • Good Value
      • Nutritional
      • Provides A Boost

      Cons

      • None that I know

      Best Uses

      • As A Snack
      • Men
      • Quick Boost
      • Women

      Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

      I trust Hammer Gel at any point in a race to give me a lift without a crash, for agreeing with my belly, and for getting me to the finish line.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      8

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awesome taste and great energy boost

      By team ramrod

      from California

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Goes Down Easy
      • Good Taste
      • Good Value
      • Nutritional
      • Provides A Boost

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Quick Boost

        Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

        These gels are great in taste and provide a great energy boost. Took 6 of these packs on a century bike ride and kept me going nicely. If you're unsure of which flavors to try, I would recommend getting the sampler, which provides a flavor of each along with the powdered drinks.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        10

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great for on the slopes!

        By Pray for Snow!

        from the Rocky Mountains

        About Me Weekend Warrior

        Pros

        • Convenient
        • Espresso is delicious
        • Goes Down Easy
        • Good Taste
        • Good Value
        • Nutritional
        • Provides A Boost

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Quick Boost

          Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

          It's so easy to toss a few packets of gel in your pockets on the way to the hill. Eat one on the lift when you're feeling a little hungry and you won't have to stop at the lodge for overpriced junk food!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          4

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Works so well you can get over the taste

          By leighette

          from Denver, CO

          About Me Triathlete

          Pros

          • Goes Down Easy
          • Works Quickly

          Cons

          • Bad Taste

          Best Uses

          • During Ride
          • Quick Boost

          Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

          I used these at the halfway point on the bike in a few olympic distance tris last year and they really give me a great sustained boost that lasted all the way through the run. For whatever reason, the Hammer Gels had a staying power that some other gels/chews that I've tried did not. Personally, I hate the taste of these things (hence the 4 stars), but performance wise they're the best I've used.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          12

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          If I could live on this stuff, I would..

          By ian the endurance geek

          from Austin, TX

          About Me Competitive Athlete, Runner

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Goes Down Easy
          • Good Taste
          • Good Value
          • Provides A Boost

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday Use
            • Quick Boost

            Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

            I bounced around a few other gels before I landed on Hammer. This stuff is fantastic. It's not too sugary, so it's easy on the stomach. I'm a huge fan of the espresso flavor. It's gotten me through a couple of Ironman races as well as a few marathons. Recently, it helped me to a 2:42 marathon with no issues.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            27

            2009

             
            4.0

            These are the best ones so far

            By Ventura

            from Seattle, WA

            About Me Runner

            Pros

            • Goes Down Easy
            • Good Value
            • Works Quickly

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • During a run
              • Quick Boost

              Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

              This helped me get through the last 2 miles of my long run, just when I wanted to quit. I don't like sugary sweet gels but this one tasted pretty good and it was just like doing a shot of espresso - except in gel form. I didn't think I'd find a gel that I liked, but I went back to REI and bought a bunch more, all in Espresso flavor.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Nov

              22

              2008

               
              5.0

              Great Stuff

              By CalfeeChick

              from Northern California foothills

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Goes Down Easy
              • Good Value
              • Tasty
              • Works Quickly

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Before Riding
                • During Ride
                • Quick Boost

                Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

                I've tried many brands and this stuff is great. A little thicker than some others, but sits well on the tummy and gives an almost immediate boost. Espresso gets me started and raspberry gets me through the long rides..

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Dec

                11

                2007

                (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                hands down best goo on the market

                By ush

                from sf bay area

                About Me Competitive Athlete

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Instant boost

                Cons

                • None

                Best Uses

                • Quick Boost

                Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

                i've tried them all and none compare...absolutely the best.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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