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On my two day (600 mile each day) super slab run from VT to TN saw temps at 95+ last Friday and Saturday. Albeit we were taking frequent breaks and hydrating, it can creep up on you. The last 100 or so miles were rough. Not supposed to be as hot on the return trip tomorrow and Saturday.
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The tablets below are a good option.
Honestly, to stay hydrated you want warm water. Plain cold water will cool you down & it feels good, but you're not absorbing it as well & you will need more of it.
Same thing if the water doesn't have electrolyte in it. Diluted gatorade works, but I stay away from it because of the high fructose corn syrup.
On a dirt bike ride, I had to give away half of my 2 liters half way through the ride because one of the guys was getting light-headed / headache & lethargic. Each time we'd stop, he'd get off the bike, take his helmet off, and sit on the ground holding his head in his hands. He was already out of water & there was no place to get out of the sun. I was good the rest of the day on the water I already drank (with the electrolyte tablets). He drank the rest of my water & was good enough to keep going after that.
Any time you've sweat a lot, or even when it's just hot outside & your energy is low, drink warm water with electrolytes.
Great points. The chemicals they're putting in Propel and the electrolyte packets are pretty bad for ya. Some even keep your body from absorbing water as it should. Sugar drinks affect hydration where your body will want to get rid of the sugar quickly (restroom) rather than using that same water as it should to keep your core cool.
The tablets below are a good option.
Honestly, to stay hydrated you want warm water. Plain cold water will cool you down & it feels good, but you're not absorbing it as well & you will need more of it.
Same thing if the water doesn't have electrolyte in it. Diluted gatorade works, but I stay away from it because of the high fructose corn syrup.
On a dirt bike ride, I had to give away half of my 2 liters half way through the ride because one of the guys was getting light-headed / headache & lethargic. Each time we'd stop, he'd get off the bike, take his helmet off, and sit on the ground holding his head in his hands. He was already out of water & there was no place to get out of the sun. I was good the rest of the day on the water I already drank (with the electrolyte tablets). He drank the rest of my water & was good enough to keep going after that.
Any time you've sweat a lot, or even when it's just hot outside & your energy is low, drink warm water with electrolytes.
You're absolutely right about being prepared to hydrate and avoiding the corn syrup. In hot weather out in the middle of nowhere you can easily get into trouble with a heat related illness. We've heard some crazy stories over the years. Since our bodies use water to keep our body core cool by using water to remove thermal heat out of the core to the skin in form of sweat, we can quickly dehydrate without that resupply of good water. Which is what happened to your buddy, so you definitely saved his bacon. Warm water being absorbed better is a bit trickier, since they've figured out that with cold water your body just burns a few calories to warm it before your body fully absorbs it. From the Olympic trainers to military studies, they show ice water cools down your bodies core while it rehydrates ya so it, and keeps ya sharp. Plus you're more likely to drink the ice water than the hot stuff. As long as your keeping hydrated you're ahead of the game. Safe travels.
All good points. SUGAR is not BAD for ya (unless you are a diabetic?) It's TOO much sugar that is the problem. The body knows what to do with sugar. EVERYTHING else is fake. For rehydration, having a small amount of sugar benefits as energy also. SKIP the HIGH sugars, NO REDBULL etc. Yes many electrolytes also are a sugar-free variety. I have a 32 oz hydra-flask that has a flip up spout. I bought the KEMIMOTO holder that mounts to handlebars. I can pick up with one hand take drinks and put back in place safely. I use chilled water and add powered electrolyte supplements. I carry extra packs on long trips. 2 dozen is enough to share with others and less space to store. Can always get water anyplace.
I like the ThirstyRock Hydration pack. See previous reply and click on link.
For a LONG hot trip this looks like a good option. I have buddies that use a camelpack also. Those don't hold as much as or stay cold as long. Thristy Rock Hydration Gear
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