The Trekking Pawns Try Making Our Own Electrolyte Powder: A DIY Hydration Experiment Can we make our own electrolyte drink mix at home?
Apparently, yes! As travelers, we are always looking for ways to save money, pack smarter, and make things ourselves when it actually makes sense. Electrolyte drink packets are one of those little travel conveniences that can add up quickly—especially when you're buying them for long flights, hot-weather adventures, hiking days, cruises, or just trying to stay hydrated while wandering around a new city. So when we came across LMNT's recipe for making its electrolyte drink mix at home, we had one of those classic Trekking Pawns moments: "Wait... we can make that ourselves?" We found the ingredients online, grabbed a kitchen scale, and decided to give DIY electrolytes a try! The original LMNT homemade electrolyte recipe is surprisingly simple. The recipe uses just three electrolyte ingredients, and then you can add water and whatever flavoring you like. LMNT says its homemade formula is designed to provide approximately 1,000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, and 60 mg ma...