Electrolyte mix
Food & NutritionSingle-serve powder or tablets that replace salts lost to sweat.
- Approx. cost
- $6–$20
- Weight
- ~0.2 oz per serving
- Used in
- 4 kits
Purpose
Prevent the cramps, headache, and fatigue of plain-water over-hydration in heat or exertion.
Used in kits
- Overland Camp Kitchen Kit
Camping
- Backcountry Water Treatment Kit
Camping
- Family Day Hike Kit
Hiking & Backpacking
- Wildland Fire Crew Personal Gear Kit
Work & Field Operations
Alternatives
- Sports drink— Convenient but heavy and sugary to carry.
- Salty snacks— Rough substitute; less controlled dosing.
Maintenance notes
- Rotate stock yearly; powders clump with humidity.
Buying considerations
- Match sodium content to how much you actually sweat.
- Tablets pack smaller than tubs of powder.
Page history & editing
Editor-reviewed2026-07-01 Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor