Anyone carry gatorade powder

[shotgunner11]

I found little packets of powder made by Powerbar. I like it. It gives my water a little flavor and has electrolytes for an edge over plain water. My only gripe is it has an artificial sweetener in it. I hate Aspertame and all of it's cousins and namesakes. Gives me headaches if I consume too much.

 

[go2ndAmend]

Grenade powder, climax and eel water. If that's what you boys drink in the mountains, more power to ya. I'll stick to my Jack Daniels.

 

[Pritch]

I've been meaning to try Emergen-C. Cameron Hanes, who is a badass backcountry hunter* & marathonner, recommends it.

-- FLIX

*Unless you're on here anonymously, Cam! Then you're just a puss!

 

[Brian Jones]

I love emergen-C and use it daily.

 

[mikeal]

I saw this in a gas station in Tennessee. It looks better than the other drinks, just because it has salt. I only have the one packet and I haven't seen it anywhere else...

Tang Sport

.14 oz packet. Sugar Free. With Electrolytes. Makes 2.5 servings. Artificial flavor. Ingredients: citric acid, salt, sodium citrate, magnesium oxide, potassium citrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), aspartame, maltodextrin, modified cornstarch, contains less than 2% of natural & artificial flavor, calcium carbonate, sodium and potassium bicarbonate, vitamin E acetate, niacinamide, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B6, riboflavin (vitamin B2), red 40, red 40 lake, BHA (to help protect flavor). Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine.

 

[zman308]

I carry GatorAid in my BOB and always when I hike. My wife liked Crystal Lite. Great to kill the taste if you use any kind of chemical purification tabs.

 

[eomeo]

I take it with me sometimes. It makes a really nice change of flavor after a long day.

If you have a flask, it helps too.

 

[texastonydobbs]

I carry two 32oz bottles in my Pygmy falconII and both contain water I do carry a mix powder of sorts but never mix it until needed.just incase of first aid needs, no since flushing a wound or eyes with Gatorade or other flavored drinks....IMO.....

 

[tknife]

I carry Gatorade or Tang powder mostly for when the water tastes funky (even when filtered) It also helps a lot if you are using iodine to kill your water.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

I carry GU Energy Gel 23g(1.1oz) packets which I swallow with water when I'm hiking for extended periods.

 

[theonew]

Strictly Malt Liquor here homeys

 

[texasred66]

I carry Gatorade powder. After I drink so much water I am sloshing as I walk I just eat the powder. Stronger stuff is in the flask for a great cup of tea in the evening.

 

[zenheretic]

I saw this in a gas station in Tennessee. It looks better than the other drinks, just because it has salt. I only have the one packet and I haven't seen it anywhere else...

Tang Sport

If you like it, order it online
random etailer not necessarily the best

 

[Thomas Linton]

A one-a-day type mineral tablet + suitable sugar,salt, and water = 1 qt Gatoraide --- but without the yummie flavor.

 

[dd61999]

I am surprised many of you drink it for a flavor enhancer to off tasting water.

Does anybody drink it for the actual benefits such as better absorption of fluids and less muscle fatigue

 

[longbow50]

I carry a raspberry drink mix. Each small container flavors 2 quarts. I also carry E'mergen-C powder. Full of electrolites, vitamins, minerals, etc. For me, it works better than gatorade.

 

[mp510]

I carry the MRE electrolyte replacement drink mix powder.

 

[abo4ster]

Keep in mind flavored water should be treated like food in bear country. Hang your water bottle too if it has had gatorade, etc in it.

 

[dougo83]

I am surprised many of you drink it for a flavor enhancer to off tasting water.

Does anybody drink it for the actual benefits such as better absorption of fluids and less muscle fatigue

I have never had Gatorade, etc help at all with muscle fatigue. I played football for 10 years and it was a staple of the diet, but I never noticed it helping. I use salt to avoid dehydration.

PeACE
Dougo

 

[Erasmus]

I work in a hot environment, and drink Gatorade constantly. I make it half strength, but still go through the equivalent of a cup of the powder, each week. I drink way past a gallon a day. 2 gallons? Possibly.

I don't think it is baloney. For me, it is a life saver.