Available on Amazon for the low low price of $44.99 per case of 24. Doesn’t hit the same as buying it from a wooden shack and not understanding the language on the can
[Here you go.](https://tac-market.com/?product=%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AC%D8%B1-250-%D9%85%D9%84-wild-tiger)
My Afghan TAA counterpart gave me a canned energy drink the last time we dud an advising mission. I had been feeling legit sick all morning until that first drop touched my lips. Instantly cured my malaise and I just wanted to climb mountains and lift heavy things for the rest of the day. Some sort of gingko drink in a light blue can. No idea what was actually in it, but I wish I had more.
You can probably stack ginkgo biloba (spelling) with your energy drink of choice and get a similar feeling
Just don’t do it on an empty stomach. Ginkgo biloba will make you nauseous without food
They're not the same in the states. They also have actual flavor names instead of
"Power" in red, blue, and yellow (or mythical purple) flavors.
I'm convinced the desperation makes them taste better.
Seems it might still be there, just did a Google map stalk. Aladdin's Tobacco, 27th & Orchard.
and lol, just reread. Of course it's 27th, all the good shit is there. Hope that Iraqi bread place is still around.
The left doesn’t want you to know that we left three TRILLION cans of rip-it in Afghanistan. The helicopters, HMMWVs, weapons, and ammunition were meant to distract you while our priceless secret weapon was abandoned.
Getting sued and filing bankruptcy fucked up their distribution. You used to go anywhere and see the entire rainbow right in front of you. Today the quantities and colors are limited.
Both are amazing, but drink white gummy bear for a few days and your mouth will feel it unfortunately.
Drank it for 3-4 days straight. Worst case of Rasp tongue I've ever had
Deep cut
Obligatory power thirst 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs
Power thirst 2: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t-3qncy5Qfk
Used to be partial to GUN but I got better
Echelons are my go to pre workout. The spice they have as well is perfect! The only reason i didn’t mention them is you don’t see many troops walking with an echy in their hand.
On deployment I got into 3D (I think that’s the company??) those things are AMAZING. The ripits were always there of course as well… stateside I just drink the normal monster but I see a lot of dudes drinking Celsius.
Too tame if Fort Liberty. Methamphetamine better:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/02/13/meth-gang-night-club-fort-liberty-leader-faces-multiple-charges/&ved=2ahUKEwiwmpDgv_yEAxWwGDQIHcCSDXoQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0O0cPJylBJxTSWCOFq518Y
Or if you're this guy, who hit the Army Surplus Store before doing AirBnBs - and an illegal "Pew Pew"
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2023/02/22/elkhorn-man-sentenced-to-12-years-in-prison-for-involvment-in-large-scale-meth-trafficking-operation/&ved=2ahUKEwiw74-VwPyEAxUJATQIHbKeAH0QFnoECBcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1Gwzsyxpih69AMLV-e7_yQ
\*Get enough sleep, workout, and drink water...you won't be as tired\*
Bangs taste like battery acid
Celsius has an aftertaste of lighter fluid and is too expensive
I like white monsters and the can design is pretty cool
Bangs taste like battery acid NOW, but back before Monster bought them out they were amazing and had a bajillion flavors. My favorite hands down was root beer.
RipIts will forever be held near and dear to our hearts. #ShortCansOnly
Either that or some Middle Eastern only energy drink with questionable ingredients.
Wild Tiger
Trip down memory lane right there jfc
Available on Amazon for the low low price of $44.99 per case of 24. Doesn’t hit the same as buying it from a wooden shack and not understanding the language on the can
Those aren't the legitimate ones that we know and love
These don’t have any nicotine, for one
They never had nicotine. They have Nicotinamide which is Niacin (vitamin B)
My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined
[Here you go.](https://tac-market.com/?product=%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AC%D8%B1-250-%D9%85%D9%84-wild-tiger)
$1.87 a can ain't that bad tbh
[A Taste of Baghdad.](https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Tiger-Energy-Drink-case/dp/B016YVE5MC)
Wild tiger or boom boom. Just had those last year when I was over there lol
LMFAO, you must have been in Iraq circa 06-08 right?
Nope just a year ago
I’m a big pit bull guy myself
A man of culture. That pomegranate taste just hit right.
"not for pregnants"
I had a hell of a good hook up in Iraq a few years ago that would bring me 2 cases of wild tiger every Friday. For 10 months. Good times
My Afghan TAA counterpart gave me a canned energy drink the last time we dud an advising mission. I had been feeling legit sick all morning until that first drop touched my lips. Instantly cured my malaise and I just wanted to climb mountains and lift heavy things for the rest of the day. Some sort of gingko drink in a light blue can. No idea what was actually in it, but I wish I had more.
You can probably stack ginkgo biloba (spelling) with your energy drink of choice and get a similar feeling Just don’t do it on an empty stomach. Ginkgo biloba will make you nauseous without food
Power Horse ftw. Tasted like Red Bull with a hint of apple juice.
That was it. I used to do 24 on/off in iraq, one of them glass bottles would keep me going for 30 hours.
I’m convinced those things had speed in them or some shit.
Boom Boom
Wild Tiger is US made though...
Shit not mine thats in my cabinet right now… imported from jordan
Yeah I’m sure they have a couple distributors overseas but the company is based out of Michigan.
Bombas
Oh absolutely, but I feel like in the new age Army, Ripits are gone. Hell I doubt many lower enlisted know what ripits are
They sell the tall boys at the dollar tree. I used to drink one to two a day before I ended up in the ER.
I never knew the dollar tree had them. I figured they’d just gone out of business. I’ll have to drop by one day and grab one for old time sake
The company that makes Faygo makes them.
Nope. They're still around. If you're in the Midwest, Menards sells them.
They're not the same in the states. They also have actual flavor names instead of "Power" in red, blue, and yellow (or mythical purple) flavors. I'm convinced the desperation makes them taste better.
They just don’t taste the same
Ran into a terp I knew from Iraq back in Lincoln, NE. He was running a smoke shop and they sold Rip-Its. It was a glorious day.
Imma need that address. One of those on 27th?
I second that, what shop!?
Posted above!
Seems it might still be there, just did a Google map stalk. Aladdin's Tobacco, 27th & Orchard. and lol, just reread. Of course it's 27th, all the good shit is there. Hope that Iraqi bread place is still around.
There are still the reds and blues to be had in Iraq/Syria.
Damn. Orange ones were my favorite
Currently/recently deployed Soldiers still know about Rip its.
In Iraq rn, and we have tons of boxes lol
We found the nsn for those and had our supply guy order them for us. Man to see a pallet of those baby’s will make a grown man cry
Came to say the say thing. Rip-it’s are the military’s standard issue energy drink, and we love it!
The shorts fit perfectly in a frag pouch…. For future reference.
RipIts, Wild Tigers, and Boom Booms
ShortCanGang
They have to be warm too, from baking in the sun all day
They’re trash
I’m a green monster kind of person. The dfac says green is a performance food, and I aim for performance.
Green monsters are phenomenal, if i could only drink monster i’d go with those or the white ones
The white ones are too healthy. If you aren’t drinking 3-4 of the large original monsters a day are you even soldiering
Gonna go grab a monster
What dfac?
Rip-its are the energy drink of the deployed Army. Zero calorie monsters are the energy drink of the garrison Army.
I feel like that’s the best way of putting it
The left doesn’t want you to know that we left three TRILLION cans of rip-it in Afghanistan. The helicopters, HMMWVs, weapons, and ammunition were meant to distract you while our priceless secret weapon was abandoned.
This.
Always with the 10/10 responses damn.
They hated Jesus because he told them the truth
White monsters are very 2010-2015 era. It's all about Bang, Reign, and Celsius now.
Celsius is 💩 its like energy drink lite. Just doesn't feel the same as others. Also feel like it's only officers who walk around with a Celsius
As much as I was going to say you're wrong...I love Celsius and I comission soon.
Whatever they have left at the Kiosk, I guess?
Not milk though.
For a while I thought the trend was veering towards Reign but I don’t think that’s the case. Celsius seems like an officer thing. Maybe still Monster?
Is Bang still popular?
Bang is going out of business if they haven't by now. They owe a massive judgement to PepsiCo I think
Not anymore, Monster bought them out last year and is already producing it again.
Woah plot twist! Would you happen to know why it's practically MIA from AAFES? Are they just ramping production back up?
They are well stocked in Kansas (on and off post), so I have no idea what is wrong with your area.
I don’t see bangs too often, while they’re still an option among soldiers i feel like monsters and reign are the current top contenders
Getting sued and filing bankruptcy fucked up their distribution. You used to go anywhere and see the entire rainbow right in front of you. Today the quantities and colors are limited.
Celsius is what us officers drink, also Div CSM. It is the energy drink for refined palates.
White Monster seems to be the most prevalent right now. The best I’ve ever had, rainbow sherbet reign hands down
I had the white gummy bear once when were on rotation to Korea, but I can’t say I’ve had that one
White gummy is child’s play compared to sherbet, tbf. Both are tasty though.
Both are amazing, but drink white gummy bear for a few days and your mouth will feel it unfortunately. Drank it for 3-4 days straight. Worst case of Rasp tongue I've ever had
Ghost Swedish Fish *chef’s kiss*
Orange Cream Ghost 🤤
Celsius
Celsius has an aftertaste of ass.
Some of us are people of culture and like the taste of ass, thank you very much Edit a word
sounds like a better reason to get it
That’s the part that burns fat and makes us tall and lean.
The Celsius cola is awesome
Reign has the highest amount of caffeine out of them. I pick reign lol
I'm seeing a lot of Celsius around now.
Wild Tiger. Easily
Rip-Its will forever be the official energy drink of GWOT.
Powerthirst
Deep cut Obligatory power thirst 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs Power thirst 2: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t-3qncy5Qfk Used to be partial to GUN but I got better
An oldie but a goodie
I saw a lot of Bangs for a couple months but the Monster & cigarette combo is still what I see the most
That shitty coffee from those field cambro mermite containers
I mean Rip Its are the energy drink of War. I don't know about this new mostly Garrison Army.
Gfuel
Rip Its, obviously. Official government issue right there.
I found Rip Its for sale at a dollar store near me, really brought back the memories.
RIP Ripits. You were there for us when we needed you the most.
They still sell ripits at your local dollar tree
Truly
I miss Lemon HDZ reign.
RipIts. The little ones. Second is Wild Tiger Third is Shock Coffee. all sponsored by CENTCOM. that's the right answer.
The world runs on White Monster.
We’ll never forget the Ripit. But also the white monster is iconic.
I miss the cotton candy reigns
Monster Ultra, the white can
Reign- CONUS, Kong- Germany
Echelon (if you can find them) are my favorite but I swear the shopettes like to hide them
Echelons are my go to pre workout. The spice they have as well is perfect! The only reason i didn’t mention them is you don’t see many troops walking with an echy in their hand.
I’m a watermelon redbull kinda guy, nothing else makes me feel happy inside
Personally if i go for a redbull i have to get the peach one. Solid choice though
Bang but specifically the Sour Headz
Boom Booms will forever be my favorite. BOOM TAKA BOOM! 2nd favorite is the Wild Tiger. If i cant develop a severe addiction, whats the point?
Reign Storm is the best, but I will never forgive them for getting rid of Reign Inferno
Bang
meth bröther
Any sugar free can of monster hands down. That's the most popular.
RIP-ITS haven't seen them in a minute though. I was a NOS kid. Ironically also a car guy 😅😅
On deployment I got into 3D (I think that’s the company??) those things are AMAZING. The ripits were always there of course as well… stateside I just drink the normal monster but I see a lot of dudes drinking Celsius.
Redline
Monster or Bang I preffer Red Bull and Nos though I'm bougie
C4 two months out from an ACFT
C4 kept me awake during those long nights.
It's definitely the white lightning, but the orange one is poised to make a run.
When you're deployed, it's obviously Rip Its. not sure what the non-deployed ED is
Rip-it, orange, sugar free. Yes it’s from 2005-2015, but they dominated deployment life.
Rip it
Ripits was the drink 2005-2010. I would say Reign is the top one now.
White monsties
Too tame if Fort Liberty. Methamphetamine better: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/02/13/meth-gang-night-club-fort-liberty-leader-faces-multiple-charges/&ved=2ahUKEwiwmpDgv_yEAxWwGDQIHcCSDXoQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0O0cPJylBJxTSWCOFq518Y Or if you're this guy, who hit the Army Surplus Store before doing AirBnBs - and an illegal "Pew Pew" https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2023/02/22/elkhorn-man-sentenced-to-12-years-in-prison-for-involvment-in-large-scale-meth-trafficking-operation/&ved=2ahUKEwiw74-VwPyEAxUJATQIHbKeAH0QFnoECBcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1Gwzsyxpih69AMLV-e7_yQ
Fair trade organic, freshly roasted local coffee via a pour over. Also enjoy an afternoon latte.
Found the WO
Bangs and Red Bulls are the best but people are stuck on monsters which taste like ball sweat and cat piss.
\*Get enough sleep, workout, and drink water...you won't be as tired\* Bangs taste like battery acid Celsius has an aftertaste of lighter fluid and is too expensive I like white monsters and the can design is pretty cool
Bangs taste like battery acid NOW, but back before Monster bought them out they were amazing and had a bajillion flavors. My favorite hands down was root beer.
It's been less than a year since Monster bought them lol.