Hydration is key to enjoying outdoor adventures. Hydration packs allow you to drink hands-free and focus on enjoying your adventure, plus these packs feature storage compartments for other essential gear.

To combat dehydration, try an oral rehydration solution like DripDrop ORS which has an ideal combination of sodium and glucose that enables rapid absorption by your body.

Oral rehydration salts

Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) contain electrolytes and sugar in water dissolved together, to treat moderate dehydration from diarrhoea or vomiting. Their ratio of ingredients corresponds with your body’s needs during an infection; they’re available both over-the-counter and with valid prescription. Mild dehydration may usually be remedied with plain water drinks alone; for more serious dehydration consult a medical provider before trying an ORS solution; improper usage can cause salt toxicity.

Make your own ORS by mixing 6 level teaspoons of sugar with 1/2 level teaspoon of salt in 1 litre of clean water. Be mindful not to consume all at once as doing so could increase diarrhoea and sickness symptoms – children are particularly prone to experiencing diarrhoea due to vomiting; dehydration can occur even with mild symptoms of diarrhea, making treatment important in keeping children hydrated and safe from illness.

Water

Water is essential to outdoor adventures; it increases endurance and enhances performance, but carrying an excessive amount of liquid can be cumbersome and cumbersome to carry in traditional water bottles. But that’s where hydration packs come in: these lightweight backpacks designed to carry either one water bladder, two soft flasks of water (or both!), keeping hands free while your drink remains easily available – plus they reduce back fatigue by being lightweight enough for all-day adventures! Additionally, some of the top packs offer features like insulated reservoir sleeves/tubes/bite valve covers to keep liquid from freezing even under extreme cold weather conditions!

Do yourself a favor and check out our selection of hydration packs and water bladders before embarking on your outdoor adventures – you won’t be disappointed! This entry was posted in Gear, Hydration and tagged hydration. Bookmark the permalink and subscribe to any comments by subscribing to its RSS feed.

Fruit and vegetable smoothies

Smoothies are delicious blends of fruit, vegetables, liquid and other ingredients such as ice, nuts, seeds, yogurt, oats or spices that provide essential vitamins, minerals and hydration all at once. A smoothie provides convenient nutrition with one simple serving.

Kale, spinach and avocado combine beautifully when blended in smoothies. Frozen berries such as strawberries and blueberries add sweetness while masking any bitter tastes from greens.

Bananas, pineapple and mango also go well with leafy veggies. Add a spoonful of cashew nut butter for mild flavors or almond or peanut if you want a stronger bite.

Staying hydrated has never been simpler with our hydration packs and systems! Our Source hydration bladders feature wide openings for effortless filling, draining, cleaning, and draining – not to mention BPA-free materials for tasteless, clear water. Now all that stands between you and adventure can be carefree hydration!

Oral rehydration solutions

Oral rehydration solutions (ORSs) are liquid mixtures of salts and sugar dissolved in water designed to help treat dehydration caused by diarrhea or vomiting, both over-the-counter (OTC) or by prescription.

These solutions optimize intestinal absorption of fluids to rapidly replenish lost water and electrolytes quickly. Their combination of sugars, salts, phosphate and vitamin supplements prevent too much loss of sodium; additionally they contain sufficient amounts to assist your kidneys with maintaining salts and minerals in their systems.

These solutions come in either powder form or ready-to-use liquid and should taste no saltier than tears to ensure smooth and easy administration. Too much salt could lead to vomit and refusal of treatment – worsening dehydration symptoms further still.

ORS solutions have been proven effective at both treating and preventing dehydration associated with diarrhea in children. Both the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics advise parents and emergency kit personnel to use low-sodium ORS solutions as both acute treatment and prophylaxis for diarrhea in their emergency kit or at home.