Pumped Up Water: The Best Drink Mixes
For replenishing electrolytes and boosting flavor, our staff favors these mix-ins
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Plain water is, well, plain. Read on to see which drink mixes our staff prefers for replenishing electrolytes and boosting flavor. photo: iStockPhoto
Drop these sugar-free tablets (1 for every 16 ounces) into your bladder for a tangy tropical drink fortified with caffeine, and a good dose of B vitamins. $7 (12 pack); camelbak.com
It’s the next best thing to a glass of OJ in the morning, complete with a whopping 1000mg of vitamin C. $14 (30 packets); shop.emergenc.com
You get all of the good electrolytes without a cloying sweetness that so many other drinks have. $8 (12 tablets); nuun.com
The electrolytes and calories prevent the bonk and cramping on big dayhikes, singletrack rides, and adventure races. $18 (24 servings); guenergy.com
Flavored with real fruit and no artificial color or preservatives, this water-enhancer has 35 percent of your daily value of vitamin C. $35 (20-pack); skratchlabs.com
With rich flavor–like kids’ punch–and just the right amount of effervescence, this one feels good in the tummy and keeps you hydrated during long, active days up high. $28 (30 servings); acli-mate.com
CamelBak Elixir (tropical punch flavor)
Drop these sugar-free tablets (1 for every 16 ounces) into your bladder for a tangy tropical drink fortified with caffeine, and a good dose of B vitamins. $7 (12 pack); camelbak.com
Emergen-C Tangerine
It’s the next best thing to a glass of OJ in the morning, complete with a whopping 1000mg of vitamin C. $14 (30 packets); shop.emergenc.com
Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix (Raspberries)
Flavored with real fruit and no artificial color or preservatives, this water-enhancer has 35 percent of your daily value of vitamin C. $35 (20-pack); skratchlabs.com
Nuun Active
You get all of the good electrolytes without a cloying sweetness that so many other drinks have. $8 (12 tablets); nuun.com
GU Electrolyte Brew
The electrolytes and calories prevent the bonk and cramping on big dayhikes, singletrack rides, and adventure races. $18 (24 servings); guenergy.com
Acli-Mate Mountain Sport Drink
With rich flavor–like kids’ punch–and just the right amount of effervescence, this one feels good in the tummy and keeps you hydrated during long, active days up high. $28 (30 servings); acli-mate.com