Precision Fuel & Hydration: A Guide to Gels, Chews and Electrolytes
Planning a long ride, building towards a running event or sorting your nutrition for a day on the trails? Choosing what to carry should not be more complicated than the session itself. The Precision Fuel & Hydration range offers several ways to organise your fuel and hydration, from individual gels and chews to larger resealable pouches and electrolyte tablets.
Here is our guide to the options at Guardhouse Sports, and the differences worth knowing before you fill your pockets and bottles.
Fuel and hydration: two parts of your plan
Start by separating three things: carbohydrate, fluid and sodium. A gel can contribute carbohydrate without providing electrolytes. An electrolyte tablet can add sodium to your water without being a substantial source of fuel. A carbohydrate and electrolyte drink mix brings both into the same bottle.
That distinction matters when comparing products. Choose a format that suits how you like to eat and drink during exercise, then consider how the different parts fit together. Your plan should reflect your session and individual needs, rather than simply copying someone else's kit list.
PF 30 Energy Gel: a straightforward single serving
The Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 30 Energy Gel contains 30g of carbohydrate per gel. Its mild, neutral Original flavour makes it an option for anyone who prefers to avoid strong flavours in their fuelling routine.
The standard PF 30 Gel is caffeine-free and contains no electrolytes. It is a simple format to count when packing for a session, while keeping your fluid and sodium choices separate. The 30g figure describes the carbohydrate in the gel, not an instruction to take one every hour.
PF 90 Energy Gel: more carbohydrate in one pouch
If you prefer fewer individual packets, the PF 90 Energy Gel contains 90g of carbohydrate in a resealable pouch, equivalent to three PF 30 Gel servings.
The cap lets you spread the contents across an effort instead of opening separate gels. This makes it worth considering for longer runs and rides where carrying and managing your fuel is part of the preparation. It is caffeine-free and contains no electrolytes, so those parts of your plan remain separate.
PF 30 Energy Chews: an alternative to gels
Prefer something to chew, or want a change of texture during a longer session? PF 30 Energy Chews provide 30g of carbohydrate per packet, split into two chews containing 15g each.
Choose from Original, Watermelon and Mint and Lemon. They offer another way to carry carbohydrate, whether you use them instead of gels or mix formats during a session.
Like the standard gels above, these chews are caffeine-free and contain no electrolytes. Pick a flavour you enjoy and practise opening and eating them in training before relying on them at an event.
PF 300 Flow Gel: a larger supply for longer efforts
The PF 300 Flow Gel contains 300g of carbohydrate in one resealable pouch. Its easy-flow format is designed to be transferred into a suitable bottle or flask, providing an alternative to carrying multiple single-serve gel packets.
This is a format for planning and portioning your fuel, not a single-serving target. Decide how much you intend to carry and use, and follow the product's handling instructions. PF 300 is caffeine-free and contains no electrolytes.
Carbohydrate and electrolyte drink mix: fuel in your bottle
If you prefer to take some of your carbohydrate as a drink, the Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix combines carbohydrate and sodium in a mild citrus drink.
When mixed as directed, it provides 60g of carbohydrate and 1,000mg of sodium per litre. Those are per-litre figures: the amount you consume depends on how much prepared drink you actually drink. Follow the pack's mixing directions and include this carbohydrate when adding up any gels, chews or food you also carry.
PH 1000 and PH 1500: electrolyte options explained
The PH 1000 Electrolyte Tablets and PH 1500 Electrolyte Tablets make low-calorie electrolyte drinks. They are a different type of product from carbohydrate gels or fuel drink mix.
At the directed dilution of one tablet in 500ml of water, PH 1000 provides 1,000mg of sodium per litre, while PH 1500 provides 1,500mg per litre. The names describe the prepared drink's sodium concentration, not the sodium in each tablet.
A higher concentration is not automatically the better choice. Choose according to your individual hydration needs and follow the label directions, rather than assuming every run or ride calls for the strongest option.
How to choose your starting point
For separately packaged carbohydrate, look at PF 30 gels or chews. If you prefer a resealable pouch, compare PF 90 with the larger PF 300 Flow Gel format. If drinking some of your fuel suits you, consider the carbohydrate and electrolyte drink mix. If you want to manage electrolytes separately from your carbohydrate, explore the PH tablet options.
Keep your first training trial simple. Choose a format, note what you carry and what you actually use, and see how it fits your session. Practise your plan before event day, including opening packaging, carrying bottles and working out where you can refill.
Build your fuelling kit with Guardhouse Sports
Whether you prefer gels, chews or liquid fuel, the aim is a plan you understand and can use consistently. Explore the Precision Fuel & Hydration products linked above to compare formats and find your starting point for your next run or ride.
This guide explains product formats, not a personalised nutrition prescription. Check current packaging for ingredients, allergens, mixing directions and usage guidance.
