Product Description
Picking your race-day fuel shouldn't be a gamble. You've probably grabbed a random gel off a shelf, choked it down at mile 10, and swore you'd never do that again. Here's what most athletes don't realize: finding the right fuel format is just as important as the fuel itself, and the only real way to know what works is to test it before it matters.
This is the exact 8-pack The Feed built so you can test every Honey Stinger format: waffles, gels, and chews — across real training before you commit to race day.
Real Food Energy, Not Lab-Made Fuel
Honey Stinger builds everything around organic honey, a natural glucose-fructose blend your body absorbs through two separate gut pathways simultaneously, meaning more fuel per hour with less GI distress.
Every Format, One Pack
Waffles, gels, and chews each serve a different moment in your race. All three are here, so you know what works before it costs you a finish.
Clean Ingredients You Can Trust
No artificial sweeteners, no synthetic dyes, no fillers, certified organic, and trusted by over 2,000 pro and college teams.
Honey fuels endurance performance because it delivers glucose for immediate energy and fructose for sustained output through two separate intestinal absorption pathways. That means your muscles can access up to 90 grams of carbs per hour, roughly 50% more than single-sugar fuels — without overwhelming your gut even at race pace.
Before your workout: Eat a waffle 30–60 minutes out to top off your glycogen stores.
During your effort: Rotate gels or chews every 45–60 minutes on sessions longer than an hour.
Pro tip: Test each format at different intensities across multiple sessions — so race day is never a first-time experiment.
Honey Stinger is one of the most consistently repurchased brands at The Feed, favored by runners, cyclists, and triathletes who cite better stomach tolerance and palatability over every other brand they've tried.
This isn't just another variety pack. This is eight products, three formats, one training block, so you show up on race day already knowing exactly what works.
Sweeten the Burn™️!
What Is the Honey Stinger Tryout Pack?
The Honey Stinger Tryout Pack is The Feed's curated 8-product sampler containing Honey Stinger's organic energy waffles, gels, and chews built for endurance athletes who want to test every fueling format before race day. Every product is built around organic honey, a natural glucose-fructose blend that lets your body absorb more carbs per hour without the GI distress that derails most athletes mid-race.
When I was managing a Tour de France cycling team, I watched the best riders in the world dial in their fueling in training, not in competition. The athletes who made the podium had already eaten thousands of gels and waffles before the race started, they knew exactly what their stomach would tolerate at hour four. That's why I built this pack. Eight products, three formats, one training block. By the time you toe the line, you'll know exactly which Honey Stinger product belongs in your jersey pocket.
— Matt Johnson, Founder, The Feed
What You Get:
- 4 x Gels
- 2 x Waffles
- 2 x Energy Chews
Flavors may vary.
Always Happy Promise: Don't like a product? Tell us within 30 days of receipt and we'll make it right and make you happy. Here at The Feed, we want you to love your experience and the sports nutrition products you purchase. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your nutrition specific purchase, tell us.
We do not accept returns on food items that have been opened, but we will issue a store credit if you are unsatisfied. In the event of a return, you must first contact us before sending back a return shipment.
Consumable products over $40 receive a 50% store credit. This includes specialty nutrition products such as ketones or supplements/vitamins.
Honey Stinger Tryout Pack FAQ's
Everything you need to know about Honey Stinger Tryout Pack.
It depends on the format. Waffles and bars work best 30-60 minutes before activity to top off your energy stores. Gels and chews are designed for during exercise — aim for one serving every 45-60 minutes on efforts lasting over an hour.
Different efforts call for different fuel. Waffles and bars are satisfying and solid — great pre-effort or during low-intensity long days. Gels are fast and easy to take at race pace. Chews give you something to eat during steady efforts when you want a little more texture. Testing all four helps you build a smarter, more complete fueling strategy.
Honey Stinger uses organic honey as its primary carbohydrate source rather than synthetic syrups. Honey naturally contains both glucose and fructose, which your body absorbs through two separate gut pathways — meaning you can take in more fuel per hour with less risk of stomach issues compared to many conventional products.
Honey Stinger offers both caffeinated and non-caffeinated products across their line. Depending on which specific items are included in your pack, some products may contain natural caffeine. Check individual product labels for caffeine content.
Absolutely. Even if you love one format, most endurance athletes benefit from having multiple fueling options for different race durations and intensities. This pack is a low-commitment way to round out your nutrition toolkit and find a go-to for every scenario.