These work well enough for hydration, but really that’s not very difficult. All you need for that is water and salts.<br /><br />Which leads us to the first problem with this hydration powder: I get my vitamins and supplements from other sources, and I just want my hydration to hydrate me. Keep it simple. Especially if I go on a very long run or day hike, I definitely don’t need 600% or even 800% daily value of anything (on top of what I already get through my diet or other supplements).<br /><br />Another complaint people might have with this is the amount of added sugar: again, unnecessary. I did get a little kick of energy from drinking this, but 1) I prefer to control my sugar intake, and 2) even though I like sweet, that’s not what I’m looking for from hydration.<br /><br />Plus, claiming that 3g of sugar per serving is “keto-friendly” is just absurd. I’m not on a keto diet, but I’m sure anyone who is would laugh at that. Again, what if you need to use 2, 3, or 4 of these packets for an endurance event? 12g of added sugar just to stay hydrated!<br /><br />As for the taste, I tried all three flavors and didn’t care much for the lychee and watermelon (even though I love the real fruit). But I did enjoy the lemon flavor. It was a bit strong, even diluted in a 1½-liter hydration bladder, so it may taste quite overpowering to you if you use a smaller bottle.<br /><br />And therein lies the next problem: this hydration powder comes in individual packets. Again, since I use a 1½-liter reservoir, I find them convenient. They’re just not very versatile, and will force you to dilute with more water than you may need if you don’t enjoy the sugary taste.<br /><br />Not to mention, it’s also quite wasteful. You could fit a lot more powder without the individual packets, and you’d end up with far less trash, to boot.

The cymbiotica sticks are convenient for a quick hit of hydration before a workout in the Florida heat. They don't taste amazing but that seems to be the case for many of these electrolyte drinks. I like they are natural vs the other products with loads of crap. I also wanted to add that 3 grams of sugar very low in connection with electrolytes. I believe this is the minimum in order to electrolytes to be effective in combo with sodium, potassium. The sugar free/keto crowd nuts.

I love how cymbitoka puts the extra effort into their products! Truly a notch above the rest

I purchased this due to a sodium restriction. Taste is OK, I can taste the “artificial-ness” overall is did the job, I have set up a subscription.

In addition to its amazing ingredients, it’s filled with aminos and antioxidants! All organic. The lychee flavor was my absolute favorite.

Not all that impressed by the flavors, the watermelon and lychee ones in particular are not very accurate and almost gross. They do an okay job with hydration. They're not salty like electrolyte mixes tend to be, which is a plus. Overall I think the powders are just okay, and the packets are very easy to use and dissolve in water well.