Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel, Sports Drink Powder Single Serving with Electrolytes, Non-GMO, Free of Soy, Dairy, and Gluten, Vegan-Friendly, Berry, Pack of 12

Taste was great - not too sweet, but also not bland. Used this as my primary nutrition for a century and I never bonked out. Mixed easily with the water provided. No cramps either. Quality is top notch and I will definitely use this again as part of my nutrition plan.

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.

I’ve competed in races of all sizes and distances. These individual packets make it simple to throw in a drop bag for races. Tailwind as a whole is a great resource for race nutrition and is easy on the stomach. 200 calories per bag is enough for an hour of working out. Not over potent with flavor either.

I have been using this product for over one year now during all my runs. It has held me up through anything from training runs, marathons, and various ultras. I placed 4th in the Leadville 100 run in 2017 using primarily Tailwind. It never gives me gut bombs, and it is a really easy way to get calories in when you don't feel like eating real food. The individual packets are great to throw into a pack and open nicely to put into water bottles while running. The powder dissolves quite nicely- I use two scoops to one 20 oz water bottle during races and I never have clumps in the water. It seems to work great in both room temperature or cold water. I cannot recommend this product enough!! Purchasing the variety pack is a great first step- you can experiment with the caffeine infused flavors, as well as the other non caffeine flavors.

Tastes good and mixes easily. I can drink for entire duration of 5-6 hours events with no GI distress. Can't ask for more.

The description said that it comes with 12 packets. When it came, it was in a plastic bag (inside the shipping bag), and there were only 11 in the bag. Pretty expensive to be short 1.Update: Their customer service was great and refunded me the cost of the missing 12th one.

I use the non caffeinated berry flavor. Tasty, and filling with good energy boost. The product makes for a slightly "thick" kind of drink. Does give a fuller kind of feeling, but without bloating. Great product I use for all my bigger hiking adventures!! Highly recommend!! :)

I'm a type 1 diabetic and an avid bicyclist. I need something to keep my glucose levels in check during long rides. I'm not a big fan of gels and bars. I'd rather drink something to keep my energy up. This product is easy to drink, quickly metabolises and tastes good. I've tried the lemon and tangerine, tangerine is my favorite. Will definitely continue using tailwind.