# Best reusable gel flasks

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/best-reusable-gel-flasks/49535>\
**Category:** Nutrition\
**Tags:** race-day, carb-loading, food\
**Created:** [December 28, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/best-reusable-gel-flasks/49535 "2020-12-28T00:49:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![webdev511](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/webdev511/32/135558_2.png) [@webdev511](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/webdev511)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/best-reusable-gel-flasks/49535/59 "2022-12-22T17:05:39Z")

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You might want to give this one a listen… [Are Gels Really That Bad? w/ Dr. Mark Hearris - The Science of Getting Faster Podcast Ep. 9 - #2 by webdev511](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/are-gels-really-that-bad-w-dr-mark-hearris-the-science-of-getting-faster-podcast-ep-9/77746/2)

TLDR evidence suggests that one should start with solids, then move to gels and finally carb drinks. Skipping right to drinks leaves a lot on the table in terms of pallet fatigue.

Personally I was already sort of doing this, but I’m also flexible. If I get an eat prompt and not able to eat solid, I adjust and take in what I can. Gel from a flask or a hit from a bottle loaded with carbs. Staying fueled is job one. how we get there is a matter of practice.

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