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When you are used to living and hiking in a humid climate, you may never truly realize how important water can be. You feel yourself sweating and you know at all times just how much water you need to take in, because you can feel it coming out. Then you move to the desert, and boy is that a change of pace. Recently having moved to Nevada, you must learned first hand how important water can be, and how sometimes you just don’t realize how much of it you need until it’s too late.

The problem is that in a desert climate, your sweat is being absorbed off of your body before you even realize that you are sweating. While this does keep you more comfy and less sticky, it can also throw a real wrench into your outdoor plans. There are several ways to handle this problem: time your hikes, carry plenty of water to drink, and wear as much water as possible. Read the rest of this entry »