Interview with John Seifert (Part II): Favored flavors and water enhancements in hydration

Kids love the grape flavor more than any other

While hydration has proven itself to be a vital element in staying happy and healthy on the trail, it cannot be dismissed as a mechanical necessity – hydration is also heavily reliant on personal preference and taste. While many diehard outdoorsmen will accept nothing besides plain, pure water, many explorers are keen on flavored sports drinks and enhanced performance beverages. Is there a right choice? In my first interview segment with … [Read more...]

Interview with John Seifert: Understanding Hydration as a Bodily Process

Staying hydrated on the trail is a continual process for hikers, cyclists, backpackers, climbers, and all active outdoorsmen.

For many outdoor enthusiasts, hydration doesn’t appear to be a pressing issue of concern, much less a notion that requires constant vigilance. It’s a no-brainer, right? We feel that familiar dry itch at the back of our throats, the inside of our mouths lose their usual moist condition – so we instinctively reach for drink of water to sooth ourselves and cool down. It may seem as simple as that, but the issues of hydration and rehydration … [Read more...]