Originally Posted by
FBinNY
I don't add anything to my water for the simple reason that I use it for things besides drinking. I might dampen a bit of cloth to wipe salt from around the eyes, pour some over my head, or splash some on my face for an instant cool, or use it for emergency 1st aid.
Yep. This is why the electrolyte stuff only goes into one bottle. Water is important, useful stuff.
On long rides, or away from services, I bring a 2 oz filter so I can drink from creeks, too.