Keeping workers hydrated during hot, strenuous or extended shifts takes more than placing a water cooler on the jobsite. Crews also lose electrolytes through perspiration, especially during demanding outdoor and industrial work.

TPR Industrial offers three workplace hydration options from Fluid Tactical: Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix, Fluid Tactical Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix and Fluid Tactical ORS Oral Rehydration Solution.

All three provide electrolytes in convenient individual and bulk formats, but the formulas are designed for different hydration preferences and working conditions. This guide explains the differences and can help you choose the right Fluid Tactical product for your crew.

Why Electrolytes Matter During Demanding Work

Workers lose both water and electrolytes through perspiration. The amount lost can increase during hot weather, heavy physical work, long shifts, direct sun exposure and work performed in protective clothing.

Water should remain the foundation of any workplace hydration program. Electrolyte drink mixes can provide an additional option when workers are sweating heavily or performing physically demanding work for extended periods.

Fluid Tactical offers multiple formulas so employers, safety managers and individual workers can select an electrolyte option that better matches their hydration needs, dietary preferences and working conditions.

1. Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix

Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix is a lower-calorie electrolyte powder designed for convenient hydration support throughout the workday.

The standard single-serving formula contains sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. It has 20 calories and 4 grams of sugar per stick. Regular flavors contain 300 mg of sodium, while select low-sodium options contain 100 mg.

Best Suited For

• Routine hydration during hot or physically demanding work
• Construction, industrial, utility and outdoor crews
• Individual water bottles and work vehicles
• Jobsite coolers and central hydration stations
• Customers who prefer a small amount of sugar in their electrolyte drink

Available Package Sizes

• 25 Single-Serve Stick Bag: Convenient for individuals, smaller crews and work vehicles.
• 400 Single-Serve Stick Case: Bulk option for larger jobsites and workplace hydration programs.
• 25-Pack 5-Gallon Pouch Case: Premeasured pouches for coolers and large crew hydration stations.

2. Fluid Tactical Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix

Fluid Tactical Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix provides the core electrolyte profile of the standard Fluid Tactical formula without the sugar. It is designed for workers and organizations that want routine electrolyte hydration with 0 grams of sugar.

Each single-serving stick contains just 10 calories while providing 300 mg of sodium, 100 mg of potassium, 32 mg of calcium and 16 mg of magnesium.

Best Suited For

• Routine workplace electrolyte hydration
• Workers specifically looking for a zero-sugar option
• Construction, industrial, utility and outdoor crews
• Work vehicles, break areas and individual water bottles
• Central coolers and large crew hydration stations

Available Package Sizes

• 25 Single-Serve Stick Bag: Convenient for individuals, vehicles and smaller crews.
• 400 Single-Serve Stick Case: Bulk option for larger crews, facilities and workplace hydration programs.
• 25-Pack 5-Gallon Pouch Case: Premeasured bulk pouches for coolers and central hydration stations.

Available flavors include Fruit Punch, Grape, Lemon Lime, Peach Mango and Wild Berry. Flavor and variety-pack availability may vary by package size.

3. Fluid Tactical ORS Oral Rehydration Solution

Fluid Tactical ORS is a higher-sodium electrolyte formula designed to support rehydration following heavy perspiration, strenuous work, heat exposure and other demanding conditions.

Each single-serving stick contains 816 mg of sodium, 370 mg of potassium and 100 mg of magnesium, along with vitamin C and zinc. Each stick mixes with 16 ounces of water.

Fluid Tactical ORS is also Informed Sport Certified, with each batch third-party tested for banned substances.

Best Suited For

• More demanding work involving heavy perspiration
• Long outdoor shifts and high-heat working conditions
• Fire, emergency response, utility and industrial crews
• Individual recovery and jobsite hydration kits
• Large coolers and centralized crew hydration stations

Available Package Sizes

• 12 Single-Serve Stick Bag: Convenient for individual workers, vehicles and emergency kits.
• 200 Single-Serve Stick Case: Bulk option for larger crews and organized hydration programs.
• 18-Pack 2.5-Gallon Pouch Mixed Case: Mixed-flavor bulk pouches for coolers and crew hydration stations.

Package note: Individual ORS flavors are available in single-serving sticks. The 2.5-gallon pouch format is available only as an 18-pouch mixed-flavor case.

Fluid Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix vs. Zero Sugar vs. ORS

Nutrition values in the comparison chart apply to single-serving sticks. Refer to each individual package label for complete nutrition, ingredients, mixing directions and preparation information.

Which Fluid Tactical Product Should You Choose?

Choose Tactical Electrolyte Drink Mix When:

• You need an electrolyte option for routine use throughout the shift.
• You want a low-calorie formula with only 4 grams of sugar.
• You want regular and select low-sodium choices.
• You need individual sticks or 5-gallon cooler pouches.

Choose Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix When:

• You want routine electrolyte hydration without sugar.
• You want only 10 calories per single-serving stick.
• You prefer a vegan, paleo or keto-friendly hydration option.
• You still need individual sticks and 5-gallon bulk cooler options.

Choose Tactical ORS When:

• Your crew is working in more strenuous or demanding conditions.
• You want a substantially higher-sodium single-serving formula.
• You want additional potassium, magnesium, vitamin C and zinc.
• You need individual sticks or mixed-flavor 2.5-gallon pouches.

Choosing the Right Package Size

The best package format depends on where the product will be used and how many workers need access to it.

• Small bags: Useful for supervisors, individual workers, service vehicles, emergency kits and product trials.
• Bulk stick cases: A practical option for larger crews, warehouses, industrial facilities and multiple work locations.
• Bulk cooler pouches: Designed for central hydration stations, jobsite water coolers, crew break areas and large outdoor work groups.

Make Hydration Part of a Complete Heat-Safety Plan

Electrolyte products can be a useful part of a workplace hydration program, but they do not replace cool drinking water, rest breaks, shaded recovery areas, acclimatization, worker training or appropriate medical attention.

A practical heat-stress program should combine accessible drinking water with planned rest, shade and suitable cooling or sun-protection products.