Our Favorite Energy Gels and Chews for Outdoor Activities

We asked our staff for the best energy gels and chews for electrolytes, vitamins, sodium, carbohydrates, and (sometimes) caffeine. These are the best-tasting, easiest to digest options for running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and skiing.

staff picks, backpackingTreeline Review StaffNovember 14, 2024energy gels, energy chews, food, performance nutrition, nutrition, mary beth skylis, tiffany searsdodd, aubri drake, shawnte salabert, liz thomas, becca downs, chris meehan, stasia stockwell