Beat the Heat: Our Favorite Summer Hydration
By Matt Johnson
Founder of The Feed.
With summer in full swing, staying hydrated is as important as ever. Hydration is a vital aspect of performing in the heat and maintaining the work you want. Here are our favorite options for these toasty summer days.
Whether you're conquering mountain trails, pushing through intense workouts, or just basking in the sunshine, hydration is a "must" for optimal health and improved performance. If you find yourself at a loss for what to use, here are some great options.
I've rounded up some of my favorite summer hydration products that will keep you refreshed and enhance your performance when the heat is on.
Tailwind Rapid Hydration
True to its name, Tailwind Rapid Hydration delivers fast, effective hydration—way faster than plain water.
With five invigorating summer flavors like Orange, Strawberry Lemonade, Lemon Lime, Raspberry, and Berry, you'll never get bored.
This mix is sweetened with natural cane sugar, which is easier to digest and acts as a "flavor carrier" - making it taste great without adding artificial flavors.
Base Performance Hydro
Base Hydro is a great option for everyday performance and training needs. Packed with 21g of carbs and essential electrolytes, it’s perfect for moderate training sessions.
Depending on your day’s intensity, use 1-2 servings per hour. Planning an all-day adventure? Go for 2 servings per hour with plenty of fluid. A shorter, lighter workout? 1 serving per hour will do the trick.
Skratch Cucumber Lime
Cool off with Skratch’s limited edition Cucumber Lime flavor, a must-have for those sweltering summer days.
Scratch's newest Sport Hydration formula has more sodium and less sugar than before, resembling your sweat profile for optimal hydration.
The Cucumber Lime mix? Pure refreshment in a bottle!
Voli
Voli's mission is simple: make products that work, are healthy and taste great.
With 500mg of sodium, magnesium, and potassium from natural sources, their electrolyte mix is top-notch.
And the flavors? Unique and unforgettable. Try their variety pack and you'll be hooked!
Gnarly Nutrition Hydrate
Gnarly has added some awesome summer flavors to their catalog—Salted Margarita, Lemonade, and Piña Colada.
These limited edition flavors are packed with 250mg-500mg of sodium to keep your electrolytes replenished on those hot and humid days. This is an amazing option for that pre- or post-training hydration.
Liquid IV
A favorite for reviving ourselves after a big day is Liquid IV.
The name speaks for itself. Their Cellular Transport Technology (CTT), which is based on an optimal ratio of ingredients that improve absorption, helps to hydrate you fast. It comes in amazing flavors and makes sipping irresistible.
Neotein
Meet Neotein: a game-changer that combines hydration, protein, and collagen into one sleek stick.
If you’re over the classic chalky protein mixes, you’ll love the light and refreshing Lemon Lime and Cherry Passionfruit flavors.
It’s the ultimate reimagining of your standard protein shake.
LMNT
LMNT hardly needs an introduction. We keep these on hand or in a bag no matter where we go. The office, airport, gym…you name it.
Including a whopping 1000mg of sodium, it delivers a truly meaningful amount of electrolytes that athletes need. LMNT is a tasty, clean, no-B.S. hydration option for scorching summer days.
Mortal Hydration
A radical new way to fight death! Dehydration feels like, well, death. Mortal Hydration is specifically formulated to both a. encourage hydration through drinking more and b. effectively hydrate your body with adequate sodium.
With two options, a regular lower sodium and SALTY option, you can pick how much you want and keep pushing!
Cure
Need cleaner hydration? Here's the cure!
With a formula that mirrors the WHO's ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution), it hydrates as effectively as an IV drip.
With sodium, potassium, and just the right amount of carbs for fluid absorption, Cure offers pure, effective hydration from real ingredients.
Here's to staying cool and hydrated all season long.