I usually carry 4 water bottles. Sometimes, one of them is a Gatorade but not always. I try to make myself drink about 1 bottle for every 10 miles until dark. I seldom drink much after dark--just cruisin along looking for camp.

Unfortunately, I have been known to moon fellow riders on trail. It's amazing how when you look back no one is there, but the minute I drop my drawers another rider is passing by. Where do you come from?
I did, however learn from someone on this board that if I drink smaller amounts more often, rather than guzzling while I have the bottle out, (note: don't drink water like I drink my Hard Mike's) that I won't have to expose myself as often. 
I ofetn carry some of those little flavor packets to put in the water, but I seldom use them. Occasionally at a vet check. I will also drink a loaded pop at a vet check sometimes, need the sugar & caffiene later in a ride.
 
If any of you come out to the Big Horn--just turn away when you see the a$$ next to the 1/2 a$$