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Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Mix
#2 — Best for Heavy Sweaters

Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Mix Review (2026)

380mg sodium, real fruit flavor, 80 calories — the electrolyte for hot-weather hikers who sweat heavily

★★★★★
8.9/10
Reviewed by William • Updated May 2026 $20

Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Mix earns the #2 ranking through the highest sodium content (380mg per serving) and genuinely the best taste — real freeze-dried fruit, not artificial. For hikers doing hot-weather AT ridge hiking where they are losing salt continuously for hours, 380mg sodium is the right profile. The 80 calories provide additional fuel. More expensive per serving than Nuun but the formula quality is exceptional.

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What I Liked

  • 380mg sodium — highest in this roundup, best for heavy sweaters
  • Real freeze-dried fruit — genuinely best-tasting electrolyte tested
  • 80 calories provides additional fuel
  • Clean ingredients — no artificial anything

Limitations

  • $20 for 16 servings — more expensive per serving than Nuun
  • 6g sugar higher than Nuun's 1g
  • Packets less compact than tablets

At a Glance

Sodium380mg per serving
Potassium80mg
Calories80 per serving
Sugar6g
FlavorReal freeze-dried fruit
Servings16 per bag

Score Breakdown

Electrolyte Profile
9.8
Taste
9.8
Heavy Sweat Performance
10.0
Value for Money
8.2
Sugar Level
8.2

Field Notes

14-mile ridge hike in August at 92°F. Raspberry flavor tasted like actual raspberries. No cramping through a day of continuous heavy sweating. 380mg sodium is appropriate when continuously sweating for 8+ hours. For mild hiking days, Nuun Sport is more economical.

380mg sodium, tastes like real fruit — the electrolyte for hot-weather high-sweat hiking

Who This Is For

Skratch Labs is right for: heavy sweaters on hot hiking days, strenuous summer ridge hiking, and outdoor athletes who want maximum-quality electrolyte formula.

Note: Prices are current as of May 2026. Some links are affiliate links.

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Common Questions

Skratch vs Nuun?
Nuun (9.2/10): better value, 1g sugar, tablet format. Skratch (8.9/10): better taste, more sodium. Hot-weather heavy sweating: Skratch. Everyday hiking: Nuun.