CLIF
CLIF energy bars and chews, made to fuel tramping, running, biking and long days outdoors. Shop CLIF Bloks energy chews in flavours such as Mountain Berry, Strawberry, Tropical Punch and Orange, including caffeine and Margarita with sodium options, CLIF Energy Bars, Nut Butter Filled Bars and Builder's protein bars, singly or in boxes of 12 and 18.
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CLIF
About CLIF
CLIF began with a long bike ride. In 1990, baker and cyclist Gary Erickson was on a 175 mile ride, eating energy bars he found hard to stomach, and decided he could make a better one. Two years later, after testing recipes in his mother's kitchen, he launched the CLIF Bar, named after his father, Clifford, and it became one of the best known energy bars in the world.
CLIF makes food for people who move, whether that means a long tramp, a trail race, a big ride or a day on the hill, with recipes built around ingredients such as rolled oats.
Bloks energy chews
CLIF Bloks are soft, chewable energy cubes that are easy to eat on the move, even when you are breathing hard. Each pack is divided into individual cubes, so you can take one or two at a time and pace your fuelling through a run or ride. Flavours include Mountain Berry, Strawberry, Tropical Punch, Orange and Black Cherry, and some options include caffeine for an extra lift late in a long effort.
Margarita with Sodium Bloks add extra salt, which helps replace what you lose through sweat on hot days and in long events. Boxes of 18 packs are a good way to stock up for a training block.
Bars and CLIF at Land & Sea
The CLIF Energy Bar is the original, a filling bar for longer days on the move, in flavours such as Chocolate Brownie, Blueberry Crisp, Crunchy Peanut Butter and Cool Mint Chocolate with caffeine. Nut Butter Filled Bars wrap a creamy nut butter centre in a soft bar, and Builder's bars are high protein bars designed to help with recovery after a big effort.
At Land & Sea we stock a range of CLIF bars and Bloks alongside our tramping food, so you can stock your pack for the trail or your vest for race day. Try a few flavours on training days so you know what sits well before an important event.
Frequently asked questions about CLIF
What are CLIF Bloks?
CLIF Bloks are soft, chewable energy chews, sold in packs divided into individual cubes. They provide quick carbohydrates that are easy to eat during running, cycling, tramping and other endurance activities, and the cube format lets you take small amounts at regular intervals. Some flavours include caffeine, and the Margarita flavour includes extra sodium to help replace salt lost through sweat on long or hot days.
When should I eat energy chews during exercise?
For efforts longer than about an hour, most people start fuelling early, taking a little every 20 to 30 minutes rather than waiting until they feel tired. With CLIF Bloks, that might mean one or two cubes at a time with a few mouthfuls of water. Practise your fuelling in training so you know how much suits your body and what your stomach can handle, then follow the same plan on race day.
What is the difference between a CLIF Bar and a Builder's bar?
A CLIF Energy Bar is designed to provide sustained energy during or before activity, with a mix of carbohydrates from ingredients such as rolled oats, plus some protein and fibre. A CLIF Builder's bar is a high protein bar designed for after activity, to support muscle recovery, or as a filling snack between meals. Choose the Energy Bar for fuelling on the move and the Builder's bar for recovery.
Do some CLIF products contain caffeine?
Yes. Some CLIF Bloks flavours, such as Tropical Punch, Orange and Black Cherry, are available with added caffeine, and some CLIF Energy Bars, such as Cool Mint Chocolate, also include caffeine. Caffeine can help with alertness and perceived effort late in a long event. Check the label for the caffeine content, avoid them late in the day if caffeine affects your sleep, and try them in training first.
Are CLIF bars good for tramping?
CLIF bars are a convenient, filling snack for tramping. They are compact, light, do not need cooking and hold up well in a pack, so they are easy to eat at a rest stop or on the move. Pair a CLIF Energy Bar or Nut Butter Filled Bar with snacks such as nuts, dried fruit and chews to keep your energy steady through the day, and carry a few spares in case your trip runs longer than planned.
Why do some energy chews contain sodium?
You lose sodium through sweat, and on long, hot or very intense days those losses can add up and contribute to cramping and fatigue for some people. Energy chews with added sodium, such as CLIF Bloks Margarita with Sodium, help replace some of that salt while also providing carbohydrates. They are especially useful in summer races, long rides and big tramps where you sweat heavily for hours.