Wild Gainz Creatine Gummies Review
We live in a world where you have to second-guess everything. Is your food really organic? Is your news actually news? And now, thanks to the trainwreck known as Gummygate, we even have to...
Category: Nutrition
Nutrition Product Reviews
Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of any outdoor adventure. Whether you’re scaling mountains, conquering trails, or paddling whitewater, the right food choices fuel your performance and keep you going strong. But navigating the world of sports nutrition products can be daunting. From energy bars and protein powders to hydration packs and electrolyte drinks, there are countless options vying for your attention. At Active Gear Review, we help you choose the tastiest and most effective fuel for your outdoor pursuits. Our in-depth reviews analyze products, exploring factors like taste, portability, calorie content, macronutrient profile, and ingredients. Discover unbiased recommendations to find the perfect strategy that keeps you energized, focused, and ready to conquer any adventure.
Endurance Fuel That Works: Our Go-To Picks for Training Days and Epic Efforts
For years, my approach to training, especially those early morning sessions, was simple: go fasted. It was convenient, a no-brainer. Just roll out of bed, lace up, and hit the pavement or the trails....
David Protein Bars – Tested: The Lineup Grows Stronger
In a protein bar world littered with mediocrity, David Protein Bars have been quietly earning respect. They’re not perfect, but when they hit, they hit hard. The formula is simple: creative flavors, layered textures,...
National Hydration Day: Why Your Water Needs an Upgrade
There’s a quiet killer stalking your performance, and its name is poor hydration. It doesn’t wear a ski mask or carry a machete. It shows up as brain fog at mile ten, cramps halfway...
Equip Prime Bar Review: Real-Food Protein with Quality Ingredients
The world doesn’t need another “healthy” protein bar pretending it’s food. But Equip Foods? They didn’t get that memo. They came out swinging with the Prime Bar; a beef-powered, collagen-laced protein bar that skips...
Electrolytes for Performance and Recovery: Tested
The sun’s out, your muscles ache, and that voice in your head says it’s time to ease up. Don’t. Not yet. If you’re pushing hard (running, riding, hiking, etc.) you’re not just burning calories;...
Creatine Gummies Reviewed: Swoly, Legion, and the Ongoing War for Trust in the Wild West of Supplements
Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: Trust in the supplement world is a currency rarer than a clean barbell at a chain gym. And right now, we’re in the middle...
Tailwind Nutrition Review
I entered into the ultramarathon scene in 2017 when I signed up for a 50k in Michigan. From there, my miles increased and I just haven’t stopped. As I started signing up for 100...
Bar-U-Eat Review
All Natural. Nothing Weird. This is what caught my eye about the Bar-U-Eat. There were founded in Colorado by a small business man working out of a paddleboard shop. The bars are created with...
Honey Stinger Race Nutrition Review
As the summer race season was upon me, I decided to try out new (to me) race nutrition for a 100 mile race I had planned in August, 2024. I had been running with...
BlendJet 2 and Jetsetter Insulated Lunch Bag Review
After testing the BlendJet 2 blender and the Jetsetter Insulated Lunch Bag for the past month, I felt prepared to provide a review. BlendJet promised to provide ease and efficiency to the smoothie consumer’s...
10 Barrel Brewing Co. Canned Cocktails Review
10 Barrel Brewing Co. recently released their line of 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Canned Cocktails, and if you’re a fan of pre-made mixed drinks that are ready to go at a moment’s notice, read...
Osmo Nutrition Review
Hydrate. Fuel. Recover. That is the goal of every endurance athlete everywhere. Finding the perfect mix of ingredients can make or break a big challenge. Osmo Nutrition has introduced athletic fuel that is customizable....
Revolution Nutrition Protein Review
Revolution Nutrition has set the supplement world ablaze with its arsenal of protein-packed offerings. From ready to drink to whey to vegan, they’ve got it all. Prepare to embark on a protein pilgrimage as...
GU Roctane Energy Review
GU has long been a household word for the running community. The founder created the first running gel back in 1993 trying to find a nutrition solution for his ultra-running daughter. Since then, GU...
Untapped Mapleaid Review
Untapped Athletic Fuel was started in 2013 when professional cyclist partnered with Slopeside Syrup out of Vermont. The founders were all avid athletes who had recognized the value of pure maple syrup as an...
Tasty New Flavors from Astronaut Foods
Astronaut Foods, the pioneers in the freeze-dried ice cream industry, have once again brought the taste of space to everyone with their latest product launches for Fall. With an array of delightful new flavors...
Backpacker’s Pantry Meals Review
In 1971, Ronald Smith purchased Dri-Lite foods from an innovative Girl Scout leader who was tired of carrying canned foods. Dri-Lite foods became Backpacker’s Pantry. In the last 50 years, this family owned business...
Signos CGM Review
As someone who puts a high priority on their health and seeks to understand the impact of various factors on my overall well-being, I was intrigued when I came across the Signos Continuous Glucose...
Skratch Labs Sport Crispy Rice Cake Review
Scratch Labs Crispy Rice Cakes: A training energy source you can’t wait to eat. For better than a decade, Scratch Labs strived to create training and racing fuels for the endurance athlete. Since the...
