Electrolytes

[beachbunny]

Sweating like a hog out here,just washed down a teaspoon of salt to replenish that then figured id throw back some apple cider vinegar for cramping.
What do you all do?

[Miner]

I usually carry Emergen-C packets, as they have more than just salt for electrolytes. Along with some vitamins, they also have things like potassium which can help with avoiding cramps during activity in hot weather. The price isn't too bad if you order in bulk online and the packets are tiny and come in different flavors.

[Gambit McCrae]

Ive been using LMNT, LiquidIV and gatorade protein blue frost packets

[Slugg]

I like Tailwind Endurance Fuel. It contains calories so it replaces some snacking as well and it’s easy on the gut. I like the Recovery Mix too. Ain’t cheap though.

https://tailwindnutrition.com/products/endurance-fuel

[LazyLightning]

I never even thought about the Emergen-c packets for backpacking, that's great. It's my go-to anytime not feeling well as I try to avoid any pills/medicine if not completely necessary. Thanks for the idea.

[Deadeye]

Back in the 60's and 70's, we carried salt tablets, but I can't find them anymore. I've been using Emergen-C (I bring one for every breakfast, too instead of Tang) and Nuun tablets. Nuun has a bunch of flavors, some with caffeine.

[beachbunny]

I just ordered some nuuns,well see how that goes.course im looking at diy also.last couple of weeks have been tuff

[Dan Roper]

I drink water and try to eat decent food. If craving salt, I eat salty stuff. For 11 zillion years, mankind did hard labor without doing any more than that. For sure modern concoctions may help, at some cost, but I wonder if they are really necessary or measurably better than the old ways.

[MichaelK7]

I carry a container of electrolyte capsules in my pack, and take as necessary. I used to use Hammer Endurolytes, but last time I bought a product called Hi-Lyte.

I also have a tub of electrolyte powder that i use at home. I suppose if I was on a lengthy backpacking trip I could bring it with me, or put some of the powder in a smaller container to use.

[HankIV]

Pedialyte sachets can be found in most pharmacies. They have more sodium and potassium than most others, including Nuun. They don't have any of the others like magnesium. Walmart also has an own brand that works.

[HankIV]

Also if you can get a can of V8 juice in town, it has a bunch of sodium and potassium as well as a bunch of other good stuff. Especially good cold on a hot day.

[Daybreak]

I drink water and try to eat decent food. If craving salt, I eat salty stuff. For 11 zillion years, mankind did hard labor without doing any more than that. For sure modern concoctions may help, at some cost, but I wonder if they are really necessary or measurably better than the old ways.

I've never had problems either including working in hot environments taking reasonable precautions. Some breakfast/snack hiking foods I eat that are high in Na, K, and/or Mg include various sad salty foods, peanut butter, nutella, tortillas, salted nut bars, almonds, bananas, banana chips, pumpkin seeds, good ole raisins and peanuts. For multi-day hikes, I also increase the volume of food in general.

[gpburdelljr]

Back in the 60's and 70's, we carried salt tablets, but I can't find them anymore. I've been using Emergen-C (I bring one for every breakfast, too instead of Tang) and Nuun tablets. Nuun has a bunch of flavors, some with caffeine.

You can still find salt tablets on Amazon. There are also tablets that contain salt and other things (Ca, Na, K, Cl, Mg, P).

[Miner]

Also if you can get a can of V8 juice in town, it has a bunch of sodium and potassium as well as a bunch of other good stuff. Especially good cold on a hot day.

I often resort to buying V8 to get some nutrition on the trail. Especially, if I'm just grabbing something quick before hiking on.

[LoneStranger]

I just ordered some nuuns,well see how that goes.course im looking at diy also.last couple of weeks have been tuff

I switched to that a few years ago with good result. Not sugar or carbs so it doesn't mess with nutrition or the stomach. I use it at half strength much of the time adding more on the really sweaty days. They make some flavors with caffeine which can be useful if timed right.

[garlic08]

There's plenty of salt in the food I normally carry in my pack. When it doesn't taste too salty, I know I need it. V-8 juice is a good idea when you hit town.

Many of the sports drink additives have way too much fake sugar and taste bad to me.

[perrymk]

I use SaltStick Electrolyte Capsules. They are convenient and offer a reasonable balance of several electrolytes.

[RockDoc]

I've had hyponatremia and I'm subject to severe leg cramps if I don't supplement electrolytes properly. I rely on S-Caps, Succeed, developed by Karl King for the Leadville 100 mile ultramarathon. I also make a flask of concentrated Hydrate electrolyte. Most other sodium supplements don't seem to have enough sodium to make any difference, I know that one popular one has only 60 mg, whereas you need ten times that if you are in trouble like I've been many times.
I remember running a 50 mile ultramarathon in WA that also had a 100 mile option. I was on my finish lap and met a runner who said he was having cramping trouble and felt awful, so I gave him to S-caps. He felt a little better and said give me two more, and then I didn't see him again. Except later I heard that he won the 100 mile race.

[jeffmeh]

I have been using Drink LMNT. | | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration | Zero Sugar Electrolytes – Drink LMNT. Works well for me.

[Astro]

Propell packets to mix with your water is another alternative. Can find them at Walmart or places like that. Come in multiple flavors.