Can't really camp if you don't have water. One from the archives by Brock Akers:
http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-12-00/backpacking/290-high-country-hydration
Camp Month: High Country Hydration by Brock Akers
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Can't really camp if you don't have water. One from the archives by Brock Akers:
http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-12-00/backpacking/290-high-country-hydration
5MilesBack
"DADDY"
I would just add that it doesn't really matter whether you're exercising or not at high altitude........you'll still need more water than normal just because of the altitude. I live at 6300 feet and drink a bunch of water every day, but I really start pounding it about 2 days before I head to the higher country.
One reason why I use a bladder is that I remember to drink as I'm climbing (and it's easy to do so). I don't stop much, so if I have to stop to get a bottle out I probably just won't drink as much as I should.
Good article, Brock.
One reason why I use a bladder is that I remember to drink as I'm climbing (and it's easy to do so). I don't stop much, so if I have to stop to get a bottle out I probably just won't drink as much as I should.
Good article, Brock.
Slim Jim
WKR
Great article Brock!
One thing that I notice when in the backcountry is that I don't often feel hungry. I just end up drinking water if I don't check my watch for time and tell myself it's time to eat.
I had an experience about 4 years ago where I experienced some serious dehydration. I headed into a new area after a lot of Google earthing where I thought there was water. Long story short I was without water long enough to where I started cramping BIG time. Another mistake I made was when I finally reached water I chugged it! Big mistake because my body completely cramped up and it SUCKED! I know you're supposed to sip water when you're trying to rehydrate but I didn't. That will never happen again
One thing that I notice when in the backcountry is that I don't often feel hungry. I just end up drinking water if I don't check my watch for time and tell myself it's time to eat.
I had an experience about 4 years ago where I experienced some serious dehydration. I headed into a new area after a lot of Google earthing where I thought there was water. Long story short I was without water long enough to where I started cramping BIG time. Another mistake I made was when I finally reached water I chugged it! Big mistake because my body completely cramped up and it SUCKED! I know you're supposed to sip water when you're trying to rehydrate but I didn't. That will never happen again
Nope, just 1 bladder and water bottle
Good article. I too have little appetite at altitude but drink a lot of water. I'll drink 4-6 liters per day.
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