A pack of Marlborough NXTs (I have since quit so don't judge), a backpack full of blue gloves and zip ties, a spare set of socks and underwear in a plastic bag, a massive water jug and two Rip Its (preferable the orange ones, but green would do in a pinch). That is what I had with me every night I left for work when I was a hydraulic technician in the U.S. Air Force.
Rip Its can be found at most gas stations and supermarkets but are often over looked in favor of the big name energy drinks. They are a little on the syrupy end. Their kick has that sugar high feel. Some of the flavors are an acquired taste (looking at you green ones), but they have such a large range you are sure to find one you like.
That may sound like a lukewarm review, but Rip It's biggest selling point isn't its caffeine or sugar content, its the price. Around a buck just about everywhere you go. What's even better is the whole pallets of mini Rip Its sent to military bases all around the world.
I have gotten to know Marines and Soldiers since I have been out who have told me tales of dip bottles, and empty Rip It cans rolling around the floor of their vehicles. If you look in the trash cans of my old Aircraft Maintenance Unit you would find several empty packs of smokes, fast food bags, and dozens of empty Rip It cans.
If you don't believe me, here and here are articles to prove it. The Rip It Facebook page is also liked by all four (sometimes five) branches of the military, even the one that is a cult, and the one that is a corporation.
If there is one thing every vet will tell you, its that the military runs on dip, cigarettes, energy drinks, and booze. Rip It fills one of those needs better than anyone else. For this I award Rip It with the Caffpower Keep 'Em Fighting award.
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