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Gel 100 (box of 12)
$45 / €35–39
Hydrogel 25g carb/sachet; major marathon/Ironman DNA; brand US $45/12; RW.eu ~€38.90
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Fast carbs in a sachet for race-day fueling. Hydrogels, isotonics, and classic options.
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Maurten
Gel 100 (box of 12)
$45 / €35–39
Hydrogel 25g carb/sachet; major marathon/Ironman DNA; brand US $45/12; RW.eu ~€38.90
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Gel 100 Caf 100 (box of 12)
$52 / €45–55
Same hydrogel + 100mg caffeine/sachet; brand US $52/12; trial caffeine in training
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PF 30 Gel (4-pack)
$12.49 / €10–14
30g carb, mild Original; US $12.49/4; strong tri fuel-plan camp
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BETA Fuel Energy Gel (multipack)
$25–40 / €14–25
~40g dual-source carb/gel; UK from ~£14 multipack; for >2h high intake
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C30 Energy Gel (12-pack)
$42 / €42
30g carb + 200mg Na/gel; US $42 / EU €42 per 12; liquid-like texture
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GO Isotonic Energy Gel (30-pack)
$69.99 / €55–70
~22g carb, isotonic 'no extra water' pitch; US ~$70/30; Informed Sport
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Original Energy Gel (24-pack)
$48 / €45–60
~100 kcal / ~22g carb; US $48/24; UK mixed 24 ~£51.60; widest flavors
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