hDrop Gen 2 Receives a Special Mention in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026
hDrop Gen 2 receives a Special Mention in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026. Discover our reusable sweat sensor and the hDrop Sweat IC in development.

hDrop Gen 2 receives a Special Mention in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026. Discover our reusable sweat sensor and the hDrop Sweat IC in development.
Compare seven sweat-testing methods using new 2026 evidence. See why hDrop Gen 2 is our preferred wearable for repeatable real-world training.
Lael Wilcox’s hDrop data tracked 37.6 L of sweat and 33.8 g of sodium loss on the road, showing why smart hydration cannot erase extreme heat.

Lionel Sanders uses hDrop to track sweat rate, fluid loss, and sodium during training. Here’s what he shared after an easy ride and how he checks the data.
Congratulations to hDrop user Josh Kerr on his 3:42.66 men’s mile world record in London, a historic run that redefined a classic event in track.
RCD Espanyol field data show why elite soccer hydration plans should account for player-specific sweat, sodium, recovery, and session context.
A new 2026 ACSM study shows why at-home sweat patch accuracy depends on failure checks, repeat tests, and standardized protocols before race day.
Hydration is becoming a real-time performance metric. hDrop is excited to announce an upcoming integration with Wahoo ELEMNT GPS cycling computers, bringing real-time sweat and hydration data directly to the handlebar. Once available (expected end of June 2026), compatible Wahoo ELEMNT V3 users will be able to view hDrop data directly on their head unit…
Running often increases sweat rate versus outdoor cycling, but airflow and indoor trainer setup can flip the result. Test each sport separately.
Learn to read sweat rate, sodium loss, and heat trends in your hydration dashboard to build a personalized race-day protocol that performs under pressure.