After 2.5 years, i've finally launched DirtBags - A reusable alternative to single serve and single-use energy gel, energy chew and energy powder packets that end up in landfill - Opening up the world of bulk buying and home-made nutrition that costs far less!
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.