Originally Posted by
drmweaver2
I've moved from frustrated with this thread to outright laughter. In the original post, I basically asked about the number of people carrying powder mix on tours in the context of the thread title versus buying bottles. Over time, the discussion comments have deteriorated into posts about mouth sores.
I admit I contributed to the drift somewhat myself, but the thread itself has gone off the rail as far as useful information relating to the original intent. You guys enjoy yourselves.
Drmweaver2, I just read this entire thread. The responses are, ah, quite clear. Some people take liquid gatorade. Some of THOSE people would have loved the powder on their tours. A few wouldn't bother with the weight and would just buy it as they saw it. There's your answer. You got it
Everybody on the forum who is going to contribute HAS already contributed. What more are you looking for? Don't expect to post a topic about something like electrolytes without getting thread drift
It's a pretty on topic thread. Most everyone responds to the thread title, which is "Saving money on electrolyte replacements while on tour". Suggestions for homemade electrolyte mix or an electrolyte-rich diet were made. I fail to see why you're frustrated!
(edit) I use a 'half-salt' mixture when I take electrolytes at all. It's called "Light Salt" here in the U.S. Also, think of responses to the thread as a poll. A few people directly answered the precise question you had. They were probably the -only- people around at the moment with that specific information. However, if your question could be answered another way, we'll all rush in to try to do that
and thus you get the huge range of responses.