Nutrition on the road - What, How and Why?

Does anyone have a recommendation for carb drinks? As an alternative to gels I guess (never been attracted by them).

I've just battled through a big bag of Zipvit which was gross, and stained my bottles :(
Also tried SiS stuff a while back which I didn't mind, despite tasting quite synthetic and a bit syrupy..

Never really liked High-5 electrolyte tabs, but would try their energy stuff if it's good?

Fanks!

I use high 5's 4:1 Carb to Protein powder if going any further than around 80 miles. Otherwise just electrolytes.

The high 5 drink don't taste too bad, but I rarely use it to the full concentration recommended.