Skratch Labs Sport Hydration

Skratch Labs Sport Hydration occupies a deliberately different space from the other nine products on this list: it is an endurance fuel-plus-electrolyte drink, not a pure hydration powder. Its 19 g of sugar and 80 kcal per serving — the highest on this list in both categories — are features rather than bugs for cyclists, swimmers, trail runners, and other athletes engaged in efforts lasting 90 minutes or more, where carbohydrate fueling and electrolyte replacement are simultaneous needs. The real-fruit flavor approach is distinctive: Skratch uses actual dried fruit rather than artificial flavoring, resulting in a lighter, less synthetic taste that has earned a cult following in the cycling community. Official USA Cycling partnership validates the brand's athletic credibility at the highest domestic competition level. At 400 mg of sodium per serving, it addresses meaningful sweat-related sodium loss, and 12 flavors provide solid variety for athletes who drink it multiple times per week. For anyone using Skratch as a summer hydration powder — rather than an endurance fueling drink — the 19 g of sugar is a significant barrier. It's incompatible with keto, low-carb, and sugar-conscious approaches, and its potassium (39 mg) is the lowest on this list by a dramatic margin, making it a poor choice if potassium balance is a concern. At $0.91 per serving it offers decent value for its dual-function carb-plus-electrolyte role, but pure hydration seekers will find the caloric load unwarranted. Skratch belongs in your water bottle on the bike, the trail, or the long open-water swim — not on your desk for general summer hydration.