Hammer Nutrition
I pair the Hammer bulk gels with the Hammer carrying flask, primarily because it's far easier to use during races than trying to open individual gels. In this respect it works perfectly, and I can add anywhere from 1-5 gels, mix with a little water/juice, and add a bit of caffeine powder if I choose. The fact that it's cheaper per serving than pre-packaged gels is also a plus. The only point of note I have is with the Montana Huckleberry - the flavor is good, however it's got seeds in it which make squeezing it through the flask nozzle slightly more challenging. Overall a great system that I will continue to use.
From the time I was a kid I was a water drinker while others drank Kool Aid and sodas. Never did like the sweet stuff. With the hammer capsules it's just easy for me to take one every hour (if I remember) and it keeps my body going with the vitamins my body needs while going back to back centuries , 545 mile rides from San Francisco to LA etc. At 72 I'm no long one of the fast riders but usually finish mid pack with no problems. Very satisfied ever since a trainer suggested them when I told him my system just doesn't agree with sweet, sugar sweetness electrolyte drinks.
It does its job of holding Hammer gel liquid and not creating landfill - I love that part! The clear lid is useless in practicality, not a fault of design, toss it in the trash. The volume it can release on a solid squeeze is low, very low, especially in winter temps. I have learned to suck and squeeze, yea dont tell my friends. Think if a gel pack, how fast you can pull in 2 ounces not possible with this flask. Store it nose down, that will help make the precious sugar evacuate better on demand. I use it on long slow distance days, which has value to me, never on race day or race rides.
