HydraPak and Maurten launch SkyFlask™ — made for hydrogel

March 26, 2026

A purpose-built handheld, developed in partnership by two endurance industry leaders, seamlessly integrates hydration and hydrogel fueling for training and racing

Oakland, California (March 26, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – HydraPak and Maurten announce the launch of HydraPak SkyFlask — made for hydrogel, a purpose-built handheld designed to integrate hydration and fueling in one streamlined system. Developed by the global leader in performance hydration solutions, together with the brand redefining the limits of carbohydrate fueling, the SkyFlask allows trail and road runners to carry both Drink Mix and Gel 100 or Gel 160 together, in one handheld tool, when training and racing. Designed by HydraPak, exclusively for Maurten.

“This product marks a new chapter for HydraPak,” said Matt Lyon, President and CEO at HydraPak. “We brought our product and marketing teams together with Maurten from day one, aligning innovation with athlete insight to create a solution from the ground up. It’s not co-branding , it’s co-creation, built to perform seamlessly in the moments that matter most.”

SkyFlask for hydrogel is designed for runners to train and race on trails and roads. Every detail is intentional; adjustable hand strap and thumb loop for grip- free carrying, SpeedFill™ cap for fast refills, and a wide-opening pocket to easily carry and access a gel. This is not a merch collaboration. Not a bottle with a logo. It is a specific tool for minimalist runners to travel fast and light.

“We see this product, and the partnership with HydraPak, as another layer in the same system,” said Olof Sköld, CEO at Maurten. “SkyFlask carries the hydrogel products. Hydrogel Technology carries the carbohydrates needed to fuel performance. Each layer removes a limitation between the athlete and their fuel.”

Key Features:

• Padded thumb loop and adjustable hand strap for a grip-free carry
• Integrated pocket to fit Maurten Gel 100 or Gel 160
• 350 ml fluid capacity
• 42mm SpeedFill™ cap for easy filling and cleaning
• High flow, auto-sealing bite valve

Launching March 26, 2026, the SkyFlask for Hydrogel will be available exclusively at Maurten.com for $40, and at HydraPak.com either individually or bundled with a Test Collection of fuel for $45. For more information, contact Maurten’s Christina Gustavsson at press@maurten.com or HydraPak’s Tim Nooney at tim@darbycommunications.com.

ABOUT HYDRAPAK

HydraPak® is the leading original equipment manufacturer of soft flasks, reservoirs, and water storage solutions globally. Founded in Northern California, the company is dedicated to producing flexible and durable hydration products tailored for recreational, athletic, and military use. HydraPak and its proprietary brand, Bottle Bright® cleaning tablets, are category leaders. Over the past 20 years, HydraPak has not only pioneered new product categories but has also become a trusted partner for hundreds of renowned global brands and athletes.

ABOUT MAURTEN

Since its inception in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2015, Maurten has been athlete-first — its patented Hydrogel Technology has fundamentally changed how athletes fuel. Maurten Gel and Drink Mix use hydrogel to encapsulate carbohydrates, carrying them through the stomach to be absorbed in the intestines and used as fuel. Maurten Bicarb System uses the same technology to upend decades-old dogma about sodium bicarbonate. Trust your gut.

Contact:

Tim Nooney
Darby Communications
tim@darbycommunications.com