MEG (Military Energy Gum - Arctic Mint| Energy Caffeine Gum | 100mg Caffeine Per Piece |Fast-Acting Performance Boost - 12 Packs

I've purchased this before, in smaller quantities, the sample size, which I highly recommend the first time you try this. Having said that, I have elevated this to be a staple in my life now. I won't ever be without it.It's a cup of coffee in a stick of gum! Not the taste of coffee, but the caffeine effect.Here's why it's actually better than coffee: 1) It is absorbed through the mouth, so it hits your system faster 2) It's cheaper than Starbucks 3) It doubles as a breath freshener 3) Tested by the military, for the military. (Send you soldier or sailor some in a care-package!) 4) No need to tip the waitress, 5) Less messy when you put the leftovers it in your pocket (5 sticks to a package).Here's why it's worse than a cup of coffee: 1) You won't get to talk to that cute waitress 2) You won't get to gaze into the eyes of that girl you're meeting, 3) You don't get the enjoyment of stirring your cream and sugar and watching the color change 4) You can't discuss business ideas over a stick of gum 5) Its weird to ask a friend out for a piece of gum.I was so distressed when I couldn't find this online, I actually tracked down and emailed the company asking what the supply problem was. Turns out it was a packaging equipment failure...they couldn't wrap it up to sell. Of course I offered to come over and help fix the equipment right away, but they politely declined. What they did do, however, was to send me a couple of samples (along with some Big League Chew gum which they also make) to help me get through the shortage. They didn't have to do that, I was already a raving fan, but I'm even more so now.And, for the record, I purchased a tray of each flavor so that I won't run out again...I usually chew a stick every afternoon when that dip in energy starts around 2-3 pm. It really does shift my productivity and alertness back up, but without the crash later you get from sugary energy drinks. I originally got this to use working snow removal during snowstorms...when I often couldn't leave to get coffee, or there wasn't anyone open to get it. I probably gave out half of the first tray I bought to co-workers and friends. I always keep some with me.Please note that there is a bit of a strong taste sort of "in the middle" when you're chewing it after a minute...my guess is that is the caffeine kicking in. I don't mind it, but some more delicate paletes might. Get the smaller sample first and send it to me if you don't like it, I'll chew it! ;)If you're a prepper, then you certainly need this for your bug-out bag...when the adrenalin starts to fade, or if you need to push on to escape the apocalypse, this will help you do the job. If you want something to barter, this might work well too.And I will acknowledge there are other caffeine products on Amazon, but I'm not into taking a caffeine pill, and the other gums had less, some significantly less caffeine, which meant it would cost more and I'd have to chew more to get the same results. I found the best, I don't need to experiment.One caution: READ the label. Follow the recommended number of sticks in the time frame. I've never had any issues...but I can see someone getting sick from being foolish and chewing 400 pieces at once.Buy all you want, Ive already got mine!

At 51 years old. I have suffered for years with Sleep Apnea and "Excessive Daytime Sleepiness" I know it sounds like I made that up. When I was diagnosed with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness I told the doctor he made it up. Google it.I take medication to counteract the Excessive Daytime Sleepiness but sometimes it just does not work. I will fall asleep in meetings or even while talking to someone in my office or on the phone. This gum has changed my life. When I notice the first signs of sleepiness I chew one piece and within a few minutes I am wide awake.I saw a report on 60 minutes, I told you I was old, about how 5 Hour Energy says it has the caffeine of one cup of premium coffee. Well it does, along with the caffeine of other cups of coffee. And all the other stuff 5 Hour Energy has in it that it says help you stay awake do not do much at all. It is all the caffeine. Here is the link to the story.[...]The story says that all the energy in 5 Hour Energy comes from the caffeine. Vitamins and supplements do not give you energy. Well I felt like an idiot, I have been buying 5 hour energy from Amazon for a while and I must admit, even with the discount from buying in large volume the cost was still high, and it was not a perfect solution. I would sometimes have to take more than one in a 5 hour period.Well after seeing the 60 minutes story I used Google and found several studies performed for the Military that stated that the absorption of caffeine via the mouth is much faster than through the stomach or intestines. Makes sense to me, that is why cocaine users snort or dip the stuff instead of eating it. Anyway, long story short, I bought this product and it has saved my job and my life. Now if i feel tired I just pop one in my mouth and within minutes I am wide awake. The packaging is not going to win any awards for marketing but it does as advertised. I see a lot of competing products available in stores, Jolt! for instance, but I never even tried it. This one works and it is used by the military. Check out [...] and you will see links to all the studies, the story about how long it took to develop, and the order instructions for quartermasters.I was intrigued enough to try it from the web site but after using it I can tell you this stuff is the real deal. The other big plus is the cost. 5 pieces per pack, 24 packs per box, $28 per box = just under a quarter ($0.25) per piece. That is a lot easier on the pocket than $2.00 per bottle for 5 hour energy. I can carry a packet in my pocket, keep a pack at my desk, one in my lunch box, one in my car, where ever I might need a piece. Much more convenient than when I was using 5 hour energy.Finally, I have only tried the Arctic Mint flavor and it is not too bad. I do not notice the bad caffeine taste so many other reviewers are talking about but that is just me. In the end, regardless of the taste, it works when I need it to and it is easy to carry. By this point, if you are not convinced then you never will be.'Nuff said!**UPDATE** Amazon will not allow me to enter the links to the CBS 60 Minutes story on 5-Hour Energy or the link to the official Stay Alert Gum web site but just Google "60 Minutes 5 hour energy" and/or "Stay Awake Gum" and in each case the web sites one of the top links. **UPDATE****UPDATE 2** **September 26, 2013**Well it has been two years and I am still using this stuff. The name was changed recently to "Military Energy Gum" but it is still the same product. I have tired all three flavors and rank them in this order.Best Flavor - SpearmintSecond Best - Artic MintWorst (by an long shot) - CinnamonOf course those are just my opinion, the two mint flavors have the least bitterness, the Cinnamon has the most intense bitter taste to me but you may be different.

I noticed this product a few months ago, and thought it might be worth it to try it out. I was pretty excited until I saw all the negative reviews for the gum.Everyone was complaining about the awful, bitter taste, and the lack of a "boost".After trying this product out for a few weeks, I highly recommend it to those looking for a "pick-me-up".Once you start chewing the gum, the flavor is, quite honestly, the best gun flavoring I've ever had (Arctic Mint). It's suprisingly strong, and was a lot sweeter than I'd expected. The flavor lasts for about 5 minutes (longer than other gums I've had, like Wrigley's or mentos), and has a fairly gritty texture. The gum does not harden after time, which is a great rendition.There have been countless times where I've been chewing gum, and it wears out my jaw due to the clay-like rigidity.What might deter you from the gum is the aftertaste. Once the flavor wears off (which, again, takes fairly long, because it's mint), you're left with a slightly minty, slightly bitter flavor. I would compare it to stale bread. This is the caffeine, and the stale taste grows a bit stronger as the mint wears away. I usually chew a piece for about 20 or 30 minutes before I spit it out, because the caffeine taste gets a bit overwhelming.Now, for the energy.Holy. Cow.I have never experienced a faster rush in my life. Within seconds of chewing a piece, you can feel the effects. It's not a slow, gradual rise, though. It hit me like a train. The effect was immediate, I felt more awake and energized. The energy I felt lasted for at least 2 hours before I started to wind down.Now, most people experince a "crash" after the effects of coffee wear off. With this gum, I didn't notice a thing. I didn't suddenly run out of juice, I just felt more focused for the rest of the day.I cannot recommend this product enough. With the $30 price tag, this is a steal.

Initially, the flavor is minty and not bad. That flavor goes away very quickly within one minute and is replaced with a absolutely disgusting taste. It tastes like you are chewing on a caffeine pill but you can't swallow it and have to keep tasting it. I can't get through a piece long enough to get all it gives and have to spit it out. It makes me salivate more than anything I've had in my mouth and not in a good way. I popped a couple at once and as soon as the minty flavor wears off (very quick), it is hard to swallow the spit. I tried swallowing it (saliva) a few times and I can't say whether it was the caffeine or the flavor or maybe the mental aspect of swallowing a mouthful of warm spit but it always makes me feel like vomiting afterwards. With all that said, it does make my teeth feel tingly very fast and does indeed give me energy. Is it worth it? That depends on if you can stomach the flavor and how bad you need that energy. I bought a huge pack and have went through two packs of 5 pieces in a matter of months. Overall, they work well for what they are but I'll stick to coffee and gift these to somebody that can stomach them, or maybe use them as a stocking stuffer or gag (literally) gift.

Arrived quickly. Excellent taste and provides plenty energy and alertness. In my opinion this product works better than coffee. This gum is great especially when driving long distances to prevent drowsiness.

Looks like they changed the gum formula. Took out the blue dye. Now it is an off white. Coating seems different. The flavor is less intense, less minty? I chew this frequently and actually came to like the intense "minty" flavor. Also has more chewiness now. Still 5-star for the caffeine.

I am not going to lie to you, when you read the back side of a product you are consuming and it reads something in the lines of: "Yeah, you should reeeeally not chew more than 3 pieces in an hour. Oh and by no means eat like 8 pieces in a day, that would be totally messed up, lol", you know you are in for something special. And honestly, that was the impression that I got from the warnings in the Stay Alert gum packages.Look, I am an addict to Coca Cola, I drink about a liter of that stuff daily. Wikipedia says that Coca Cola classic carries about 36gr of caffeine. Each Stay Alert gum has 100gr. So really, one gum piece does nothing for me, it doesn't even touch me. Most of my friends who have tried this agree. So I have to put at least two to get me going, or three maybe if I am in dire condition. I must add that I only use this little things in emergencies, like when studying takes whole evening, depriving of one's sleep.About the effects. Look, this thing will not give you wings or anything, it will just prevent you to fall asleep. When I take them, my concentration and ability to do stuff is the same as without them, the only difference is that sleepiness is nonexistent. Advice: It feels like doing some exercise is the better way to pump the caffeine around your system. It was around 6:00 PM, I was in my circuit analysis class and I had not slept at all the night before. So I took three pieces, waiting the required time to do so (like 15 minutes). I took them while I was sitting on the class. Nothing happened. Absolutely nothing, not even a spark, nothing. By the time the class ended my head was rocking, it was a friend on mine's who woke me up. Later, when I was walking home, I felt like this very strong sense of excitement, and I started walking fast (I am naturally a very fast walker, but this was freaky, I was getting looks all over). One would suppose that, because I had not slept the night before, I would've dropped dead in my bed as soon as I got home. Wrong, I had energy for like five more hours. I must admit I was feeling shaky at the time.About the taste. All my friends who happen to be girls love this. Most of my manfriends hate it, some say its ok. This has been my personal experience. For me its just fine. Both spearmint and artic ice are ok.Stay Alert has helped me to:-Complete all-nighters-Stay awake during classes that are given right after lunch-Make interesting conversations with women (in Ecuador, you don't get to see many gums like this)My counsel to you:-Do not overuse it, because you will become dependent on it. As I said, I seldom used this things. They lasted months. But there was one time where I had overused them, and I had decided that I was going to stop for a while. The next day was completed in 12 hours (instead of my usual 18). The day after that was over in 13 hours. It took me a full week to get back to my old schedule without them.-This is no save heaven, sometimes it just doesn't work.

I have been using this gum for over 3 yearsso far it has been marvellousAmazing taste and fine chewinghowever this has changed since the change of formula observedbelow is a list of changes in the new formula and packagingCons1- no change in Energy boostpros1- Poor texture , gum sticks to the teeth and very uncomfortable2- taste is different ,there is a strong synthetic sweet taste with after taste3- packaging quality is poor and it rips easily4- the gum is FILLED with strange debris, see pictures, I am not sure what it is, seems like chemical materials and papersI have currently stopped taking it and I will dispose of it.I will change to another brand until the old formula is backthis is dangerousUPDATE: the quality have improve overtime, and somewhat the gun became acceptable, however my new order of the gum in mid 2026 shocked me, as the color have changed and the taste again is different, there is no more arctic taste i don't taste the mint, i don't taste the crust on top, and more improtantly it looks ugly, before it looked very interesting and similar to precious stones, but noe it looks bland white. i don't understand why is the continuous change from good product to less than good?

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