[pct-l] RE: hydration

[mardav at charter.net (Marion Davison)]

I also carry a water bladder with a tube.  Like Matt, I want to make 
sure I am getting a steady supply of water thru the day and the bladder 
ensures this.  Unlike Matt, I have a policy--never put anything but 
water in the bladder.  I have found that gatorade type drinks, over a 
long hiking trip such as a month or more, can start growing mold in the 
container.  I don't want mold in my water bladder.  I carry a separate 
liter water bottle for gatorade, and I make sure I drink it over the 
course of the day.  When I hike on hot days I tend to get nauseated, and 
I find the gatorade is a quick fixer upper for this condition. 
Marion