I find that when I'm drinking water w/ electrolytes I drink at least 25-30% less. I typically use Cytomax. Again, the problem for me is the added sugar in the mix. I have to balance out the sugar with protein (cheese or jerky). I favor the small Baby Bel cheese and Turkey Jerky from Trader Joe's. Along those lines, I've started making my own salmon jerky, which I took on two training hikes up San Jacinto Mt and up to Whitney.
All that said, I had Cytomax in my bladder when I started at the Old Trailhead and drank only 1.5 liters on my way up to Trail Camp. I didn't add any Cytomax when I re-filled at Trail Camp and drank four liters over 3.5 miles to the summit and down (stopped to pee three times). Also, I have braces and thus conciously strive to keep my mouth closed... otherwise, the dryness cuts up everything inside.
Nevertheless, thanks for the advice... will try at the next hiking opportunity.
Luis
