Powdered gatorade for the stockpile?

[Westside]

Looking for thoughts on adding the powdered Gatorade mix to my food supplies. we drink it already but am looking for thoughts on this for a SHTF scenario. it could also be that I am bored right now.

 

[shibumiseeker]

What would be the advantage?

Gatorade is nothing but flavored sugar water. There are MUCH better electrolyte replacements out there.

 

[Andre46996]

Sqwincher® 2 1/2 Gallon Powder Pack? Instant Drink Mix - 215-14472 - Northern Safety Co., Inc.


This stuff taste much better and is better for you..

 

[ocsdor]

I often drink water with sugar and real lemon juice added.

 

[HighStrung]

I could see having some on hand, though not expecting it to add any real nutritional aspects to my diet. I see it more as a dessert, something to change the pace of water everyday, especially if you have kids. This being said, I think kool-aid would be a more cost-effective choice, especially if you're already storing sugar for SHTF.

 

[Icarry2]

IMO, there should be some sort of flavoring powder in your stores it is a good change of pace from regular plain water.

I also recomend electrolite replacement powder of some sort in your stores. Do your research find what is best for you.

 

[jfw46544]

What is the shelf life? I am thinking under 2 years. I think that I looked one time.

 

[Sweetums]

Shelf life is around 2-3 years depending on how "fresh" you can get it from a distributor. I stock the stuff for work. It does turn into a brick if you don't rotate it.

 

[tTotalProvidence]

It might say 2 years on the container, but I don't see why this stuff won't last indefinitely as long as the cap is on and you shake it up every couple months. I've had a container of "green" for probably 2 years now, and it's still good (aside from being GREEN, eww).

 

[boosteds13cc]

i got a tub of this a few days ago and i also was thinking about it last night if it would be worth stocking it up

 

[Fireaxes]

If you are drinking treated water something like Gatorade powder can be awful nice to help with taste.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Trading fodder?

Better using that than ammo.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Looking for thoughts on adding the powdered Gatorade mix to my food supplies. we drink it already but am looking for thoughts on this for a SHTF scenario. it could also be that I am bored right now.

True SHTF the biggest use for powdered drink mixes will be to make water palatable. If it’s what you already like then that’s what you want to save. Rotate your stock with what you are using and keep it cool, frozen or refrigerated to maintain longest life.

 

[miguel]

We do store some Kool-Aid for the emotional value it may have to the cubs...

 

[woowoo2]

Nothing wrong with keeping a little tang around the house......

 

[Andre46996]

Nothing wrong with keeping a little tang around the house......

Just don't let your wife find it!!!!

 

[Kelevra TAR-21]

I was thinking of storing more along the lines of high calorie meal shakes. Loaded with protein, vitamins and minerals and V8 juice.

 

[Mr. Gadsden]

I keep the large tub of dry gatorade in the pantry for hiking, running and workouts. Even though it might not be top shelf product for the purpose, it does replace electrolytes after strenuous activity.

 

[GhostofWinter]

Sqwincher® 2 1/2 Gallon Powder Pack? Instant Drink Mix - 215-14472 - Northern Safety Co., Inc.


This stuff taste much better and is better for you..

This is the stuff they have at work. The ones we get are sugar-free and are single use size. One is for a 20 oz. bottle of water. I usually keep a handful of them in my bag in case I need a quick pick-me-up.

 

[shibumiseeker]

I keep the large tub of dry gatorade in the pantry for hiking, running and workouts. Even though it might not be top shelf product for the purpose, it does replace electrolytes after strenuous activity.

No, it doesn't. If you look at the sodium content, it's got far below the necessary amount to have any meaningful replacement value. And you'd have to eat the entire can of powder to get the USRDA of potassium.

It gives you a little sugar, that's about it.

I'm not a hater, I mix it to give water a little flavor so I'll drink more, and as several have pointed out it can mask the tastes of water treatment. But it is not an effective electrolyte replacement and flavoring and bulk sugar can be had much cheaper.

Now, if one wants to truly replace electrolytes, Pedialyte is great.