Gear Review: Sheets

We’ve all been there….that mid afternoon slump, the long day drags, the time of day when we know we need something to boost our energy. A cup of coffee, an energy drink, a load of caffeine….but nothing. No coffee in sight. No store to get an energy drink. 

Maybe you’re on line waiting for your friendly groping by TSA, or about to board a commuter plane with no toilet, or you’ve just landed in some far off land with a dozen other jumbo jets and passport control seems miles away. Liquid choices are either not available or not a good idea.

It may be time to Take A Sheet.

Sheets are a brand new product that one person called a cross between an energy drink and a Listerine breath strip. Available in two flavors, Berry Blast and Cinnamon Rush, each serving of Sheets, contains Vitamins E, B5, B6, B12 and caffeine equal to about one cup of coffee. No calories, no sugar, no carbs, no water needed.

The strips, which are about the physical size of a Listerine breath strip but thicker—similar to a very thin taffy—come individually wrapped.

I’m one of those people that gets an afternoon slump and has even been known to “close my eyes” for 10-15 minutes. What a perfect time to try a “Sheet.”

So, yesterday, when I started to drag mid-afternoon, I thought, let’s see how well they work.

The people behind sheets suggest you take 2-3 as a serving but no more than 4 in any 3 hour period. I decided to try two.

I’m not normally an energy drink person but I do like my coffee.

I opened the first pack, peeled the strip off and popped it on my tongue. It was a blast of berry. Then on to the next one and the cinnamon was cool. 

I followed the instructions to let the strip begin to dissolve on my tongue and then swallow. That only took a few seconds. 

And then I waited. 

I can honestly say that within 15 minutes….I was sound asleep. 

Perhaps you’ll have better luck. 

I’ll give them another chance and let you know if there’s any difference.

Sheets are available at GNC stores and on the web from their website. .They run $5.95 for a pack of 10 and that includes free shipping. Minimum order via web is two packs. 

(Frank II)

Sheets suppled well, Sheets, for review. 

Comments

[Monte L. Steiger]

We have tried the other product in your photo and they are a regular part of our one bag convertible carry-on packing. Whenever we talk about light travelling we always recommend them.

Where are Sheets made? The package looks suspiciously like those soap and shampoo sheets that don't work very well.

[Frank II--Editor]

Those soap/laundry sheets are closer in texture to the breath strips than Sheets. Sheets are more taffy-like but very thin.

BTW--I use the shaving and laundry sheet things and like them. The others--soap, body soap, shampoo--aren't as good.

[Cindy H]

I'd rather use chocolate covered espresso beans.

We've used them for years in remote camps where there is no chance of a stove/fire.

[Paula S]

I used to have a bar of chocolate to perk me up on night shift (now I just drink coffee). I think I'll pass on those Sheets.

[Andy]

I like how you got a jab into the TSA in a review about energy strips. That's a big leap, but Frank was up to the challenge.

Stuff like this and the cold prevention stuff are worthless placebos.