u/TheShortWhiteGuy

Rosie (L) is my youngest son's beagle. Apollo (R) is my oldest son's beagle. Apollo visits several times a week with a beagle wannabe in the form of a 3-legged Boykin Spaniel housemate. We have two TBR (Triangle Beagle Rescue) boys as well.

After 2.5 years of work, DirtBags are now officially here! https://shop.forthetrail.com

Was pretty sick and tired of seeing energy gel, powder, chew packets lining the trail over the years and those that weren't discarded ended up in the landfill after a single use, this isn't right.

So 2.5 years ago I got to work on some prototypes, testing many sizes, materials, ziplocs for 2 years and then spent the last 6 months manufacturing the first ever batch of DirtBags.

The Small DirtBag is the world's first purpose made reusable energy gel, powder, chew and snack packet. (it's multi-functional!)

The Large DirtBag is a reusable gear organiser or great for carrying bulk snacks.

DirtBags are made with bioplastics and home compostable too, meaning that they have a much smaller impact on the planet in their production compared to single-use plastics like gel packets.

They will help you save money on sports nutrition by moving to bulk bought or home-made fuel options whilst still giving you the convenience of precise fuel control in single serve offerings and drastically reducing the waste you create.

Instead of binning the gel, powder or chew packet after just one use, where it will end up in the landfill, you take it home, wash it out, dry it and it's ready for your next adventure!

And if you're wondering what to put in them, I spent months writing the Sustainable Fuel Guide www.forthetrail.com/fuel-guide which shows you how you can fuel like a pro but at a fraction of the price, all whilst demanding less of the planet.

My youngest son's beagle, Rosie (L), and her litter brother, Apollo , my oldest son's beagle (R). The other two beagles are our TBR boys, Ollie and Woody. While, the Boykin Spaniel is my oldest son's rescue.

Even though I may be poor.

Rosie (L) and her brother Apollo (R).

The second photo was from several nights ago. Rosie wasn't happy with Apollo occupying her spot next to me. Apollo, who is visiting this week (our son and DIL are moving) doesn't understand nightly chair occupancy.

*We have two other beagles in our pack.