Compare Bucked Up vs Reign — pick the energy that fits your routine.
Bucked Up vs Reign: which energy drink matches your goals?
A quick, fact‑based comparison on ingredients, feel, and flavors—so you can choose with confidence.

How does Bucked Up stack up against Reign?

  • What they are:

    • Bucked Up LFG Energy Drink: a zero‑sugar, performance‑minded canned energy built to support calorie burn when paired with exercise, per label claims. 12‑pack case.
    • Reign Storm Clean Energy Drink: zero‑sugar, plant‑based energy with a focus on clean labels and lifestyle benefits like vegan and kosher. 12‑pack case.
  • Key callouts from each label:

    • Bucked Up LFG: “Optimize fat loss with exercise,” “Burn more calories during exercise,” and zero sugar.
    • Reign Storm: Plant‑based energy, zero sugar, low in calories, vegan, kosher, and pasteurized—no artificially sourced flavors or colors.
  • How to choose:

    • Choose Bucked Up LFG if you want a gym‑forward energy option that highlights exercise‑paired burn support and zero sugar.
    • Choose Reign Storm if you prefer a clean‑label, plant‑based energy with zero sugar and lifestyle certifications.

GNC carries both, so you can pick the feel and flavor profile that fit your routine. If you’re new to higher‑energy cans, start with one can to assess tolerance and timing around training or busy days.

Quick specs at a glance

  • Format: Both are ready‑to‑drink, zero‑sugar canned energy (12‑pack cases shown here).
  • Positioning:
    • Bucked Up LFG: performance‑minded energy with exercise‑paired burn support callouts.
    • Reign Storm: clean‑label, plant‑based energy with vegan and kosher callouts.
  • Calories: Reign Storm highlights low‑calorie; Bucked Up LFG highlights zero sugar.
  • Flavor notes: Bucked Up LFG Apple Orchard; Reign Storm Valencia Orange (varieties rotate seasonally).

GNC tip: match your choice to when you train and how you like your flavor profile. Prefer bright citrus and a clean‑label focus? Reign Storm fits. Want gym‑forward energy with burn support callouts? Bucked Up LFG fits.

Bucked Up Lfg Energy Drink
$29.99
Storm™ Energy Drink - Valencia Orange - 12oz. (12 Cans)
$29.99
Energy Drink - Electric Limeade - 16 fl oz (12 Cans)
$29.99
Energy Drink - Original - 16oz. (12 Cans)
$29.99
Energy Drink - Blue Raspberry - 16oz. (12 Cans)
$34.99
Energy Drink - Blueberry Lemonade - 12oz. (12 Cans)
$29.99
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  • Unmatched Energy*
  • Amplified Focus*
  • Enhanced Memory*
  • Increased Productivity*
  • Elevated Mental Clarity*
  • 1000mg N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
  • 400mg Alpha-GPC 50%
  • 200mg Caffeine
  • 200mg Uridine Monophosphate
  • 100mg L-Theanine
  • 15mg Saffron Extract
  • 200mcg Huperzine A
  • 100% 5 Essential Vitamins
  • No Sugar or Artificial Colors

Recent Reviews

Top 3

The strawberry ones for me are numero uno. . Grape a close second, I would put these third

dennis cVerified Buyer

Fantastic

Very fantastic stuff I take this every day it definitely helps me a lot

omar f.Verified Buyer

Excellent

Excellent taste and definitely gives you a bump. Kind of tastes like ghost og but better

dave lVerified Buyer

Citrus Mist

My favorite flavor is this one! The lime is spot on and not too sour or sweet.

callie r.Verified Buyer

Diagnosed ADHD male

It keeps me going way better then any other energy drinks. I was starting to have heart palpitations from coffee base energy drinks. This product wakes up my mind not just moves me physical.

ronald g.Verified Buyer

Excellent

Great flavor and great energy!

christopher c.Verified Buyer

Unmatched

Gorrila mind energy is top tier. Great flavors (I haven't had one flavor that didn't taste good) and my mental clarity is on point for the majority of my day with a mentally draining job.

alicia w.Verified Buyer

The flavor is very tasty

The flavor is very tasty and is exactly like a Swedish fish gummy. The nootropics are perfect and give me the right energy to get through my day.

dakoda f.Verified Buyer

The Goat?

Top 3 all time favorite flavors. Amazing

davey bVerified Buyer

One of my favorite flavors and the focus aspect is unmatched

davey bVerified Buyer

Gorilla Mind does not disappoint

My second favorite Gorilla Mind flavor (next to Tiger's Blood). No caffeine jitters, just focus.

cristina k.Verified Buyer

Taste

Gorilla Mind energy drinks are like NO other. The drinks does NOT have that chemical taste for the taste of the can great job

jonathan t.Verified Buyer

Amazing!

They hit again! Amazing flavor from the best energy drink brand in the game!

e.j. w.Verified Buyer

Monky

tastes great

brooke h.Verified Buyer

Love this flavor!

Absolutely nailed this flavor! Also the new stack in the drink is hands down the best! Laser focus without the crackhead jitters! Well done!

logan r.Verified Buyer

Perfect drink to feel perfect with

This is the only drink I drink it's so amazing and they are all good but it helps feels more happy and feel good then any thing when I drink them

jamie a.Verified Buyer

Awesome product!!!

I've only tried a few but the blackberry lemonade is the best it totally helps with my focus for the day will be ordering again soon!!!

scott d.Verified Buyer

Great zero sugar option

Flavor is good and no sugar. You can't go wrong!

jared p.Verified Buyer

Energy drinks

Excellent flavors and nootropic benefits.

marlene f.Verified Buyer

Missing my favorite

When is Kiwi ever gonna come back in stock?

john n.Verified Buyer

A Must Try

Just amazing. It was hard not to drink more than one a day. My wife usually doesn't like energy drinks, but she became a fan of this one. The drinks provide everything I ask for: energy and focus. All of their flavors are amazing, and I will definitely order more of this one for my wife and me.

hiriberto a.Verified Buyer

Best Energy Drink I've tried!

This flavor is the best one yet. Taste amazing and feel so mentally sharp after drinking it. Highly recommend , 5 stars.

gabriel s.Verified Buyer

Red Gummy Fish

Great taste and performance! Overall very happy with this drink.

tony j.Verified Buyer

Great Flavor

The blue raspberry is personally my favorite, I hope they never get rid of it. None of the flavors are gross, but exotic kiwi was very powerful, almost like a mixed drink. I also appreciate that the drinks aren't colored, just a hint of yellow to them.

isaiah h.Verified Buyer

Real deal

Great quick pick me up but the focus that remains 4-6 hours afterwards is unlike any other energy drinks I've had

jesse l.Verified Buyer

Works Great!

Love the flavor and cognitive benefits. Been struggling with ADHD for 5 years and found myself having to rely on Vyvanse. This has been a great supplement for me to while I start my medical school journey without Vyvanse!

lee n.Verified Buyer

Great drink

Great flavor but it makes me feel great like no other energy drink does, please sponsor me ??

damon m.Verified Buyer

Very tasty

Taste knocks you off your feet. Very surprising flavor.

stephen mVerified Buyer

Best energy drink I've ever had!

Discovered this energy drink through a creator on Tiktok. Luckily, they carry several flavors at the gas station near my house. So far, I've only tried grape, and it was like drinking a grape soda; reminded me of childhood. I tend to stay away from energy drinks with more than 100mg of caffeine, so I was weary of drinking this, but wow, it was great, I felt fantastic - I was even hungover that morning, but after drinking this, I literally felt great! It seemed to last for hours, no real drop in

garretVerified Buyer

All the right things in one talk can!

Has all the right ingredients and none that you don't want! This is tasteful, strong and no upset stomach. Really like this when it's on sale. So load up when you get the message, because they sell out fast.

gomez g.Verified Buyer

Numero # uno

I have tried almost every energy drink on the market and I must say that this is by far my #1 energy drink I have come across. Working 56+ hours a week, drinking one a day fills like a normal 40 hour work week. GM gets me through without the crash.

frank s.Verified Buyer

Favorite part of my day is drinking gorilla mind

Unparalleled

josh g.Verified Buyer

Dee-lish

Great to have around when my kid doesn't sleep and I need to grab something to get the day going.

blake l.Verified Buyer

Tastes great and the energy

Tastes great and the energy and stamina is like no other energy drink I've tried

jordan p.Verified Buyer

Job well done

Good flavors, perfect amount of caffeine imo, and focus blend makes it a versatile drink.

frank d.Verified Buyer

energy drink

best energy drink on the market, no doubt.

ken f.Verified Buyer

Perfect

I love this flavor, definitely one of my favorites.

whitney m.Verified Buyer

Not my favorite

Tastes too much like redbull for me

bob p.Verified Buyer

Red gummy fizzzzzzle

Dude it was so delicious. I made people around the office try it and they loved it except for 1 person but he's a picky Mickey. Top tier flavor, the can texture is next level haha.

kyle f.Verified Buyer

Taste great

I like the taste of the flavors I picked. It's nice that it works for 1-2 hours for work out at night where I can still go to sleep afterwards

stephen l.Verified Buyer

Bomb Rocket Fuel

Rocket Frost tastes exactly what you'd expect it to taste like, freedom. This drink hits your taste buds like a rocket bursting in your mouth. Your brain metaphorically explodes with limitless power and focus. You feel invincible. You are now the super soldier. Captain America who? Give me that shield, nerd. It's my time. Wait, what's that sound? Oh that's freedom ringing baby. Forget shot gunning beers, and shotgun one of these for epic PRs. Real patriots drink this ish for breakfast, lunch and

josephVerified Buyer

Tastes like what you'd expect

This tastes just like what you'd expect. Out of the 5 flavors of their energy drinks I've tried this is my favorite so far. If you like Swedish Fish you'd like this.

chris j.Verified Buyer

Gorilla mind drink

I think this is one of the best drinks I've had the only problem if any and I totally understand with the current market of things would be the price. Unfortunately for 12 cans which really is a half a case for over $50 with shipping is pretty steep for my budget. Ither than that great product.

brett r.Verified Buyer

Awesome

Best flavor it's my favorite flavor so far behind blackberry lemonade

kayli p.Verified Buyer

Amazing

Love it

saul s.Verified Buyer

Blam!

Big fan of the flavor and function of these beverages! Gorilla Mind is great, and while I still need to check out the lit on some of these nootropic compounds, I'm a fan of them so far!

david c.Verified Buyer

It's good

That orange flavor is nailed on a fanta orange, its fantastic

daniel c.Verified Buyer

The best

Honestly probably the best energy drink on the market hands down.

derrick a.Verified Buyer

The best flavor yet

Keep these great flavors coming! I only drink gorilla mind now!

felix m.Verified Buyer

I love it!

I love it!

kimberly s.Verified Buyer

Overall perfect

Great taste, great boost, no crash, no jitters, I think it even improves mood.

blake m.Verified Buyer

Great buy

I've been using c4 as my go to energy drink for awhile and decided to switch it up. Am I glad I did. I was first introduced to gorilla mind white gummy bear and then citrus and I was hooked immediately. When this flavor dropped I knew I had to get it and I was definitely not disappointed. Overall this drink has to be easily in my top 3 overall energy drinks. It's smooth, taste is top tier and it's not loaded with garbage. If you're on the fence of trying this product here's your sign. I bought it once and I'd definitely buy again!

anthony p.Verified Buyer

Excellent Flavor and Performance

All the flavors that I have tried are top tier, Orange Ice Dream is probably a top 5 flavor in the lineup. One of the best energy drinks for me because I do not have to sacrifice the flavor in order to have the other benefits the drink provides.

sean l.Verified Buyer

Tone down the sweetener

Please be the one brand that isnt overly sweet, the flavor is there but gosh dam os it all sweet.

jesse s.Verified Buyer

Loved it

Loved it

steven m.Verified Buyer

Love it

Flavor is great you hit the formula just right between stem and nutropics

chase o.Verified Buyer

Flawless Execution

Gorilla Mind 101 : The Only Energy Drink You'll Ever Need 2026 I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the BEST energy drink I've ever put in my body. After years of cycling through every major brand on the market, dealing with jittery crashes, sugar headaches, and that gross artificial aftertaste, I finally found the one that does everything right. Gorilla Mind Energy Drink isn't just another caffeine bomb in a flashy can. This is a meticulously formulated, science-backed

frank s.Verified Buyer

Product energy cans and shots

Very good product helps me focus and work to the best of my ability at work, and outside of work thank you!

stephen b.Verified Buyer

Not too bad?.

Great flavor. The only issue I had was if you allow it to get room temp, it has a bad residue that sits in the back of your throat. Not sure why that is, but other than that it's great! Has the energy I'm looking for very minimal crash. Tastes great!

jonathan j.Verified Buyer

Love it!

It's really delicious just like Swedish fish.

tim c.Verified Buyer

Energy drink is awesome

The energy drink I ordered came in quickly and packaged nicely. I ordered wild grape which tastes like a real grape juice! The feeling after drinking is clean and not anxiety riddled. I never feel a crash or have jitters. Great overall product and I've ordered 3 more cases. Definitely going to be enjoying my subscription and avoiding gas stations for generic energy drinks.

patrick c.Verified Buyer

Dopest dope I've ever smoked

Yo. This was fire

joshua d.Verified Buyer

300 bucks to deliver to AUSTRALIA via myus. com

. . . . . BUT what a treat! Yum yum yum.

penelope c.Verified Buyer

Love the drink

Great product but the fancy boxy was damaged upon receipt.

banaszak d.Verified Buyer

Red gummy fish

New flavor is strong, maybe a bit to much but still drank every single one.

omar b.Verified Buyer

Great

I had been wanting to try the energy drinks after I had purchased the pre workout a few months ago. So when this product went on sale for $1 per can I jumped all over it! This is the best flavor energy drink I have had!

josh g.Verified Buyer

Good

One of the best orange flavors around

zyon s.Verified Buyer

So good!

When we bought these, I wasn't sure if we would like them, but I absolutely love them.

wendy h.Verified Buyer

Motivational drink!

It definitely gives you a good burst of energy and motivation! No jitters or negative caffeine side effects either and no crash after. My favorite flavor so far is blackberry lemonade. Will definitely be buying again!

kendall m.Verified Buyer

Gorilla Mind

Too much caffeine. I can drink about a 1/4 of one before feeling anxious. I'm not sure where we set the bar for any tree drinks being 200 mg of caffeine or I really wish I could have 100 milligram version of this. I think that would be perfect.

matt k.Verified Buyer

Gorilla Mind

Too much caffeine. I can drink about a 1/4 of one before feeling anxious. I'm not sure where we set the bar for any tree drinks being 200 mg of caffeine or I really wish I could have 100 milligram version of this. I think that would be perfect.

matt k.Verified Buyer

Sweetener

Good product, good ingredients. But i'm not too happy with the choice of sweetener or wish there was a option without the chosen sweetener

halley c.Verified Buyer

Red gummy

Excellent, fast delivery, it worjs

august t.Verified Buyer

Best Energy Drink around

Best energy drinks available

david b.Verified Buyer

Love it love it love

Love it love it love it!!!!! Love the blend with no jitters!!!

stephen c.Verified Buyer

Awesome product

Drinks provide awesome energy and relieve brain fog. Some of the flavors can be a little sweeter than desired

james l.Verified Buyer

Best Flavor Yet

As a frequent event drink consumer, I love to try new flavors. Gorilla Mind almost always is an easy choice to drink. With Red Gummy Fish, they have captured my selection as a first choice!

christopher r.Verified Buyer

BEST ENERGY DRINKS EVER!!

The red gummy fish is like opening a bag of sweet chewy candy has really great I think it might be my new favorite flavor, I am a huge fan of your drinks. I have been drinking them from the begining. White gummy bear, and cherry vanilla are my usual go to flavors. Your energy drinks give me great mental clarity, and lots of energy, without the shakes.

melissa p.Verified Buyer

Mental clarity good. Belly ache bad.

You can definitely tell the benefits for mental clarity. They also taste great. But these drinks give me the worst stomach ache for several hours. It doesnt matter if i eat or don't. For me, ill pass on the next order.

daniel m.Verified Buyer

Taste great! Def will buy

Taste great! Def will buy again.

karrie e.Verified Buyer

The Grape flavor and Frost flavor are my favorite

The drinks taste great. The ingredients make me feel like I'm being healthy. I recommend the brand.

chris o.Verified Buyer

Top tier flavor. Top tier

Top tier flavor. Top tier formula. Overall top tier energy drink. Can't beat it. Gorilla Mind is the best. Nailed the red gummy fish perfectly.

mason p.Verified Buyer

This flavor is a banger

Absolutely flawless victory. It perfectly replicates the flavor and sits in a pocket that's a sweet cherry flavor. Perfect start to the year, now I'm waiting for Gorilla Mind to do Sour Peach Rings or Green Apple Sour Straws.

arcale t.Verified Buyer

Amazing flavor, great boost of

Amazing flavor, great boost of energy!!

jadon p.Verified Buyer

Overall

I feel well balanced throughout the day. My mood is good and I feel hyper focused which 1 key factor as to why I love these drinks

erick f.Verified Buyer

Delicious and no Jittery Side Effects

I tried these after hearing him speak on Joe Rogan. I love the flavor, and the energy is a perfect balance, where I don't feel jittery and I can still go to sleep if I have one in the late afternooon. It's a perfect mix!

natalie t.Verified Buyer

Rating

I'd honestly give a 5 star review, however the cost for a 12 pack and shipping is a bit pricey. But I understand there's a business to be ran. I wish it were a 24 pack for the price. Again I understand though, this is a quality product. I'm a firefighter, it's been busy over the holidays and this product has extremely beneficial to say the least. I appreciate the nootropics blended in a caffeine drink!

michael o.Verified Buyer

Different from all others!

This is the only drink where I actually notice an improved mood, I legitimately feel good. It's not a rush or overstimulating, just an even wellbeing. I love this stuff!

mikah s.Verified Buyer

Greatest Energy Drink

I love the taste, and how light it feels, digestion wise. The focus it gives me is top tier. I'm an energy drink connoisseur, and this is the greatest company I've ever had.

alvaro a.Verified Buyer

I do not like the

I do not like the drinks they are too sweet. Also I ordered some and got put on some kind of repeat order roster and now I'm having a hard time to get off of it, Even though I've already told them this, I am still getting these kinds of emails, so beware.

vernon n.Verified Buyer

Great drink!

It was very surprising the amount of caffeine there was no jitters great pump for workouts and amazing for a workday.

dan d.Verified Buyer

A red gummy fish connoisseur

This truly is delicious. One drink I get to the end of and want more. The best drink for early morning workouts or early morning conference calls with no crash mid day.

carlos o.Verified Buyer

Great product, even better flavors!

Great product, even better flavors!

landon l.Verified Buyer

I'm a coffee drinker.

I really like these. I got a sample pack, a strawberry candy and a gummi fish. The flavors are STRONG, bordering on too sweet for me, but they all taste good and I really like the effectiveness. Too much coffee or redbull and I start to get the jitters/shakes, but one of these is just right and I really do feel more focused. Havent experienced any crashes or anything, seems like a great product so far.

cole t.Verified Buyer

Better than Ghost Swedish Fish

Way better than Ghost Swedish Fish! Definitely one of my new favorite energy drinks!

anthony h.Verified Buyer

Good clean energy

The effects of the product is amazing. I found it a little too sweet.

justin w.Verified Buyer

Best energy drink I've ever had

This is the most amazing mind focusing cleanest non-crash energy drink I have ever had. It is amazing. I am the natural gas field worker and I work 16-18 hour days and do quite long-distance driving and this stuff keeps me awake, focused and driven like no other product on the market.

aaron h.Verified Buyer

Great Product

Enjoying this product. Great energy without jitters

shane s.Verified Buyer

Gorilla mind energy drinks

My favorite energy drinks on the market by far! I could have 1 or 2 every day! No crash. Great energy. Highly recommend.

nick l.Verified Buyer

This gives me good energy

This gives me good energy but doesn't make me jittery or nervous. It's a little sweeter than I prefer but not bad.

jason b.Verified Buyer

Best energy drink on the market

Best energy drink on the market! I tried this for the first time after seeing multiple fitness you tubers talk about it and I caved and tried one. I was pleasantly surprised having one of the best workouts after! I never got shaky and was focused and upbeat. Then I saw the ingredients, which made all the above make sense. I have supplemented with saffron for years for its benefits including helping with my mood suffering with depression. To see a brand add this to a product was refreshing! My

sara m.Verified Buyer

Gorillamind energy

I have come across many energy drinks some name brands and others still making a name for themselves. Gorilla mind energy has been my new go to. I've ordered about 6 cases now in the last month to share with people because I love the drinks so much. The drink works as advertised and the feedback is unanimous, no crash, picks you up and makes you feel absolute focus.

jesus s.Verified Buyer

Amazing! Focused and delicious!

Have tried 4 of the flavors and all are very good. They hit much better than ghost and monsters. Heard about them on Rogans podcast when he had Derek on. I respect all of his work and research he puts into everything so gave them a try and very happy that I did. I am trying to get my buddies on them. It is difficult with no store presence and getting them to order it when used to their same drinks for years.

ryan c.Verified Buyer

All the flavors I have

All the flavors I have tried so far are amazing. I used to drink monster every day and these make me feel way better. Never get the jitters with gorilla mind like monster does and you are alert and awake. Love this.

jeremy j.Verified Buyer

Fun to drink

Similar ingredients to Gorilla Mind, but in a wayyyyy more fun and satisfying package.

timVerified Buyer

Flavor does not dissapoint, tastes

Flavor does not dissapoint, tastes almost identical to its name sake, was hoping for a zero calorie drink but well worth the trade off.

tom b.Verified Buyer

Red gummy fish

Absolutely love it

alandon t.Verified Buyer

Caffeine from energy drinks usually

Caffeine from energy drinks usually makes me shaky and gives me anxiety. I have no noticed that whatsoever with these drinks. Thanks Derek.

aden k.Verified Buyer

Orange Ice Cream

Solid flavor. Really good and smooth energy boost! I was hoping for more ice cream flavor to go with the orange. Tasted more so orange to me.

parker s.Verified Buyer

great flavor

great flavor

william w.Verified Buyer