I've made my own not-very-scientific hydration mix for several years now and used it on trails and when trail building.

1 packet lemon KoolAid
4 tablespoons sugar (or substitute)
2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride)
2 quarts water

Adjust quantities to taste. I usually make up a dry quart or two of the mix and carry it on the trail in ziploc bags. I usually just dump some of the mix into a water bottle when I feel like I need it.


Edited by Spock (07/27/10 12:41 PM)