What do you drink when hiking

MARI · Aug 26, 2006, 9:28 PM

OK, well, naturally, I drink mostly water. Though sometimes I develop a huge craving for a Mikes Lemonade on top of a summit, and I've been known to pack one along. After its all said and done, I go for red wine - Merlot- and a huge steak.

MtnMagic · Aug 27, 2006, 7:29 AM

At home and on the way to a hike I drink a liter (33.6 oz) of water and 3-4 liters each day. This year I also drink Propel. Backpacking, or on big hikes, I now drink 'Body for Life' a 190 calorie shake with more vitamins in it than most energy bars have. This costs a mere $2 for 4 11oz aluminium cartons at Ocean State Job Lot which just opened North of Lancaster in Northumberland. Btw, 4 22 ox bottles of Propel are just $1 and great trekking poles only $10 each. Fleece sweaters are $10. There are many items hikers and backpackers will find to be perfect and at very low prices.

selski · Aug 28, 2006, 12:20 PM

Hammer gel is great stuff. It can be mixed with water or eaten straight up with a water chaser. Hammer nutrition also makes a powder called Heed which is like the gel but adds electrolytes. Very light taste. All of the products they make use no simple sugars so there is no crash. You can find them at www.e-caps.com. They are a great company and send samples of other products every time you order. I use their products while skiing as well. A buddy of mine who is a competitive bike racer turned me on to them.

**Mike P.** · Aug 30, 2006, 11:40 AM

Just water, even in winter my warm drink is just hot water. (Okay I'm lazy, it's easier to clean the bottles/thermos after water)

If hiking past a hut or on Washington, I'll have a glass of lemonade but I don't pack it.

mochilero · Sep 4, 2006, 2:08 PM

Water mostly, but occassionally I bring my own "sports drink" concoction. Just mix sugar, salt, and "no-salt" (Potasium chloride) with kool aid. Experiment with proportions a bit to get it to taste okay.

MtnMagic · Sep 4, 2006, 8:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MtnMagic

4 22 oz bottles of Propel are just $1

Oops, my mistake. One bottle of Propel at most supermarkets is $1.29 each. 4 22 oz bottles of Propel at Ocean State is $1.99. Yes, $.50 each!

Jonni · Sep 5, 2006, 12:30 PM

Water and some form of Kool Aid or Gatorade for me. I have a reservior in my pack as well as a Nalgene. Does anyone have a good way to store a Camelbak water reservoir when not in use (i.e. over the winter) so that mold doesn't develop?

threecy · Sep 5, 2006, 12:57 PM

Depending upon the hike, usually a 16 oz bottle of water suffices for me, though for longer ones I'll bring 2-3 bottles of water and/or a gatorade/powerade for the last leg. I did Watatic, Pack Monadnock, and Temple on 12 oz. total. I find that if I hydrate ahead of time and am in shape enough, I don't need to consume much water at all.

SkiDog · Sep 5, 2006, 1:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonni

Water and some form of Kool Aid or Gatorade for me. I have a reservior in my pack as well as a Nalgene. Does anyone have a good way to store a Camelbak water reservoir when not in use (i.e. over the winter) so that mold doesn't develop?

Just hang it upside down and opened......let it DRY COMPLETELY........you could always store it with liquid IN IT...just make it a light bleach solution.

I also recently found a way to remove that "camelback" taste that seems to follow that brands full lineup....break apart (crush) a 500MG vitamin C tablet...disolve it into the camelback with wamr water and let sit for a day or so...wash and rinse...never tasted anything but the non taste of water from then on..

I only use Nalgene bladders anymore..I think they are easier and no taste..

M

Aug 26, 2006, 9:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
MARI Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southern NH Posts: 31	what do you drink? OK, well, naturally, I drink mostly water. Though sometimes I develop a huge craving for a Mikes Lemonade on top of a summit, and I've been known to pack one along. After its all said and done, I go for red wine - Merlot- and a huge steak.

Aug 27, 2006, 7:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
MtnMagic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster, NH Posts: 892	At home and on the way to a hike I drink a liter (33.6 oz) of water and 3-4 liters each day. This year I also drink Propel. Backpacking, or on big hikes, I now drink 'Body for Life' a 190 calorie shake with more vitamins in it than most energy bars have. This costs a mere $2 for 4 11oz aluminium cartons at Ocean State Job Lot which just opened North of Lancaster in Northumberland. Btw, 4 22 ox bottles of Propel are just $1 and great trekking poles only $10 each. Fleece sweaters are $10. There are many items hikers and backpackers will find to be perfect and at very low prices. __________________ Our New England Hiking & Adventurer's Group. http://hiking.meetup.com/283 Knowledge. Events. Fellowship. And more!

Aug 30, 2006, 11:40 AM	#24 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,424	Just water, even in winter my warm drink is just hot water. (Okay I'm lazy, it's easier to clean the bottles/thermos after water) If hiking past a hut or on Washington, I'll have a glass of lemonade but I don't pack it. __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

Sep 4, 2006, 2:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
mochilero Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 22	Water mostly, but occassionally I bring my own "sports drink" concoction. Just mix sugar, salt, and "no-salt" (Potasium chloride) with kool aid. Experiment with proportions a bit to get it to taste okay. __________________ Steve www.TheUltralightBackpackingSite.com

Sep 5, 2006, 12:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jonni Top of the Sunapee Express Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunapee, NH & Lyndonville, VT Posts: 261	Water and some form of Kool Aid or Gatorade for me. I have a reservior in my pack as well as a Nalgene. Does anyone have a good way to store a Camelbak water reservoir when not in use (i.e. over the winter) so that mold doesn't develop? __________________ Northeast Regional Moderator of Skilifts.org http://www.skilifts.org Lift Drive Foreman - Mt. Sunapee, NH Curved Ski Poles n. 1. Expert skier's poles bent at the factory to fit around the body and thus improve control and reduce air resistence. 2. Beginner's poles bent during use to fit around trees, trail signs, snowmaking equipment, lift towers, and other skiers.

Aug 28, 2006, 12:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
selski Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wappingers Falls, NY Posts: 20	Hammer gel is great stuff. It can be mixed with water or eaten straight up with a water chaser. Hammer nutrition also makes a powder called Heed which is like the gel but adds electrolytes. Very light taste. All of the products they make use no simple sugars so there is no crash. You can find them at www.e-caps.com. They are a great company and send samples of other products every time you order. I use their products while skiing as well. A buddy of mine who is a competitive bike racer turned me on to them.

Sep 5, 2006, 12:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
threecy Mt. Monadnock, NH Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tamworth, NH Posts: 890	Depending upon the hike, usually a 16 oz bottle of water suffices for me, though for longer ones I'll bring 2-3 bottles of water and/or a gatorade/powerade for the last leg. I did Watatic, Pack Monadnock, and Temple on 12 oz. total. I find that if I hydrate ahead of time and am in shape enough, I don't need to consume much water at all.

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