One electrolyte mix can’t do it all. Mortal Hydration makes three, each with its own sodium and sugar profile, each built for the kind of moments you meet. Here’s what sets Everyday, Regular, and Salty apart, and how to pick the right one for your next session.
Mortal Hydration believes a single electrolyte formula shouldn’t be your go-to for a 6 a.m. interval session, a four-hour Saturday ride, and a long Tuesday at the office. Kind of hard to disagree with Mortal’s logic there. Those are three very different sessions with three very different hydration requirements. So, they call for three different formulas.
That’s why Mortal makes Everyday, Regular, and Salty hydration options. The packets all look like part of the same family, but the sodium and sugar in each are designed for different purposes. Here's a bit more about why you should trust Mortal as a hydration partner, and how/why the brand’s three formulas differ.
Mortal Hydration: “Formulated to Fight Death”
Bold branding. That’s Mortal. The company started from a top athlete's complaint: Too many electrolyte mixes either taste like nothing or fall short on sodium. Mortal set out to fix both problems—with flavors tasty enough that you actually enjoy drinking them. And sodium levels that appropriately replenish what you lose in sweat.
That dual-purpose problem-solving has made Mortal one of the most talked-about names in hydration. It also earned them a following with endurance athletes, a spot at major event courses, and a reputation for taking both performance and flavor seriously.
Here are a few things that set their formula apart:
Citrate-based minerals. Mortal uses sodium citrate rather than sodium chloride (table salt) as its sodium source, along with potassium and magnesium.
Flavor that doesn’t fade. One packet in a 22-26 oz bottle tastes good, so there's no need to use less water or two packets to make sure the flavor actually comes through.
Sodium you can dial in. Instead of one formula for everyone, you pick the level that fits the day. Choose between Everyday, Regular, or Salty—in that order for the least intense hydration needs to the most intense.
Electrolyte-focused. Regular and Salty each carry about 10g of carbs per serving, so they're primarily built to hydrate. Carbs for long efforts should still come from your gels, chews or a different drink mix.
The Three Mortal Hydration Formulas
Sodium is the big difference between the three. But sugar, flavor, and purpose also flex a bit.
| Everyday | Regular | Salty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium per packet | 300 mg | 450-460 mg | 900-920 mg |
| Sugar | 0 g | 8 g | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | About 10 g | About 10 g |
| Flavor | Light, easy-drinking | Bold | Bold |
| Built for | Desk, commute, rest days, travel | Normal training and sweat | Hot days, long sessions, heavy sweat |
| Flavors | Aloha, Berry, Watermelon | Aloha, Berry, Grapefruit, Mango, Margarita, Watermelon | Aloha, Berry, Grapefruit, Mango, Margarita, Watermelon |
Mortal Everyday: Daily Hydration
The Everyday option is the newest member of the Mortal lineup. The reason they launched it is simple: Hydration doesn't start when your workout does. If you've been sipping on plain water all day, you may already be behind before you lace up your trainers. Heading to the office right after a workout? Another time you may not want just plain water, nor a sugary sports drink.
Here’s the breakdown on what Everyday is packing:
300 mg of sodium per packet. A dose sized for daily activities (e.g. work, errands, etc.) rather than workouts.
Broader mineral mix. 150 mg potassium, 20 mg magnesium (as magnesium glycinate) and 20 mg calcium.
Zero sugar. About 10 calories total with 1g of carbs per packet. It's sweetened with monk fruit and a stevia-derived sweetener, colored with fruit, vegetable and beet juices or beta carotene.
A lighter flavor. Deliberately more subtle than the Regular and Salty formulas, so it's easy to sip at your desk or on your commute.
Everyday comes in three flavors: Aloha, Berry, and Watermelon.
Mortal Regular: Standard Training Hydration
Regular is the original Mortal Hydration variety. It’s the formula built for everyday training in normal conditions. Running, riding, swimming, or hitting the gym. Anytime you sweat a fair amount, but aren't pushing the absolute limits of heat, duration, or intensity.
Let’s break down Regular:
450-455mg of sodium and 620mg or more of total electrolytes per packet. The Margarita flavor had a tad bit more sodium, hence the slight range.
8g of sugar and 10g of carbs. That small amount of sugar helps with flavor and pairs well with sodium to replenish what you’ve lost in sweat, which is why Regular is intentionally not sugar-free. But don’t consider it fuel-first compared to a gel or chew.
Bold flavor. One packet makes sure the flavor stays strong in a standard 22-26 oz bottle.
The Regular and Salty formulas both carry the NSF Certified for Sport badge, which matters if you compete in tested events.
Regular also comes in six flavors: Aloha, Berry, Grapefruit, Mango, Margarita and Watermelon.
Mortal Salty: For When You Push It
Salty keeps most things about Regular, including the flavors and the 8g of sugar. But it doubles the sodium. It’s essentially scaled for when you’re pushing the limits and sweating a lot.
Let’s look at Salty in more detail:
900-920mg of sodium and 1,090mg or more of total electrolytes per packet. Depends on the flavor you reach for, but the difference per flavor is negligible.
8g of sugar and about 10g of carbs—same as Regular.
Same six flavors as Regular: Aloha, Berry, Grapefruit, Mango, Margarita and Watermelon. Still tasty, just a little saltier.
Reach for Salty on hot days, long sessions and heavy-sweat days. If you're the kind of athlete who finishes a workout with salt crusted on your kit or your cap, Salty is probably your jam. It's also worth trying if Regular feels too light on sodium for how much you sweat.
One practical note: Because Salty is a high-sodium formula, it's designed to be used as only one packet per bottle rather than doubled up.
So What’s Right For You?
Regular or Salty for training, Everyday for in between. Answer these questions and you’ll have your…answer.
Desk day, rest day or travel day? Everyday.
Prefer zero sugar? Everyday is the only no-sugar formula in their lineup.
Normal workout in normal weather? Regular.
Hot, humid, long or about to sweat a ton? Salty.
Do you finish sessions with visible salt on your skin or kit? Salty.
A lot of athletes use all three varieties in the same week so it could be worth getting the variety pack and deploying them as needed.
Morning: Everyday in a bottle at your desk or on the go.
Training: Regular for a standard session. Salty if you think it’ll be more intense.
Rest days: Everyday. Keep sipping and hydrating without adding sugar.
Flavors, Packs and Ways to Try Mortal
Mortal's flavor lineup leans fruity and a little adventurous: Margarita, Berry, Mango, Watermelon, Grapefruit and Aloha across Regular and Salty. Aloha, Berry and Watermelon for Everyday. Each formula comes as single-serving packets or 25-packs. We also sell variety packs if you'd rather try before you buy more.
Sample Pack OG: Margarita, Mango and Berry in both Regular and Salty.
Sample Pack Volume II: Watermelon, Grapefruit and Aloha in both Regular and Salty.
Everyday Variety 6-Pack: Aloha, Watermelon and Berry in Everyday.
Ultimate Mortal Sampler 12-Pack: A wider spread for the flavor-curious.
There's also a 750ml Mortal Bottle in Mango, Lemon/Lime, Berry and Character designs, if you want or need something to mix up hydration.
FAQ
Is Mortal Hydration sugar-free? Mortal Everyday is. Regular and Salty each have 8g of sugar, which aid in hydration on sweatier days.
Can I use Mortal as my carb fuel during long workouts? We wouldn’t recommend it. Regular and Salty have about 10g of carbs, so they're built primarily for hydration and electrolytes. Pair these with gels, chews or a drink mix for carbs so you have hydration and fuel both covered.
What's the difference between Regular and Salty? Sodium. Regular has 450-460mg and Salty has 900-920mg.
Where does Everyday fit if I already use Regular? Everyday covers the hours outside training. It has less sodium, no sugar and a lighter flavor, so it suits all-day sipping.
Which should I try first? A sample pack is the easiest way to taste and test the range. Try to match the formula to your activity and sweat levels for a few days and see what works for you.
Bottom Line: Mortal Hydration Is A System
Mortal really thought of everything when it comes to hydration.
Everyday covers desk days and rest days with no sugar. Regular handles normal training. Salty steps up when the heat, length, or amount of sweat pick up.
