I was curious to know if anyone regularly uses protein powder on the trail. I workout regularly and I sometimes make a protein shake instead of a snack so I'm taking in less calories (I use the stuff sweetened with Splenda).
I know they do make those sweetened with sugar, and since it is a powder it seems that for the calories they offer they might not be a bad idea. Mixing most of the chocolate flavored mixes with water tastes like a bland hot chocolate.
You can get 5lbs of the stuff in different flavors off the internet or at a GNC/health food store pretty cheap. 5lbs of the stuff could then be divided and picked up as you go. I usually pick up 5lbs of Prolab chocolate flavor for about $36-$40. EAS is more expensive, but their Myoplex MRP tastes better I hear.
Some lifters take them to gain weight (I have no problem gaining on my own, thanks! ). They have a good dose of protein and vitamins also. Might may a good breakfast to start the day. The fully sweetened versions are likely more tasty than the low carb versions.
The tastes of the flavors vary but I'm weird when it comes to that. Protein bars for the most part taste good to me, along with Powerbars and Clif Bars. My friends never trust me when I tell them anything tastes good. I guess I just have weird tastes.