Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate!
As the temperature rises, so should your water consumption. You’re going to be a bit warmer than you were in the winter, and as a result, you’ll need more water. Just walking down the street is likely to produce a nice sweat. Sweating out that water means you’ll need to put more into it to make up the difference.
Staying hydrated this summer is very important. I’ve seen people pass out from the heat and receive emergency medical treatment so they don’t die from heat stroke. Keeping your body’s natural cooling system full of coolant (water) will keep the passing out at bay. Not only will you most likely stay conscious, but you’ll have more energy, too.
If you’re camping, jogging, or just mowing the lawn, drink plenty of water. If you are stuck out in the wilderness and don’t have any water (not too bright, by the way, but sometimes unavoidable), then your first task should be finding water. This is, of course, less important if there is a more pressing matter at hand — like bears, for example.
Hydrate yourself.
