Why You Should Add Electrolyte Bags to Your Outdoor Survival Kit
Staying healthy and hydrated is important when hiking and camping, but you don’t have much room to store food, water, and supplies. Add a few bags of electrolyte powder to your backpack, or better yet, your medicine cabinet, as an easy way to stay hydrated and replenish nutrients when food or water is scarce.
Instead of weighing down your backpack by bringing electrolyte drinks (like Gatorade), use electrolyte powder packs to reap the same benefits without weight. Plus, by keeping them in your medicine cabinet, in the event of something bad, you can quickly replenish vital nutrients by simply adding a bag to a little fresh water – a lifesaver when food may be scarce.
Many companies that sell electrolyte drinks also offer electrolyte powder, including different flavors, so you can mix the ones you pack. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, save on powder by buying in bulk and portioning yourself before your next trip.
Recipe: Desert First Aid Kit | Misadventures Magazine