Product Review - High5 Energy Gel
Quick Verdict
- Best for: Easy consumption if you struggle with thick gels
- Standout: Very watery, drink-like texture
- Downside: No noticeable energy boost
Overall: Easy to take, but lacks real performance impact
Pros
- Very easy to consume
- No mess or stickiness
- Pleasant taste
- Gentle on stomach
Cons
- No noticeable energy boost
- Lacks impact during hard efforts
FIRST IMPRESSIONS & TESTING
Tested during a tough StairMaster session with added load (15kg), simulating sustained climbing effort.
Expectations were low — and unfortunately, they weren’t exceeded.
PERFORMANCE ON THE TRAIL
Ease of Use
- Very easy to open
- Extremely easy to consume
👉 Almost like drinking rather than eating
Texture & Taste
- Watery consistency
- Pleasant orange flavour
- No sticky residue
Energy Delivery
- No noticeable boost
- No change in performance
The key issue — it simply didn’t deliver
Stomach & Comfort
- No stomach issues
No discomfort
