How You Can Stay Hydrated While Hiking

Going for a hike or walk, out on in the woods, on the beach, or in the mountains?

The
most critical part of staying healthy is staying hydrated. Water gives
our bodies energy, carries nutrients across our systems, and ensures
that we arrive at our destination safely and in the best health.

When
hiking, it’s always important to bring a water supply – here are some
tips on how to make sure you’re properly taken care of.

- Fill Up Before You Go

Just like you fill up the gas tank in your car, make sure that you’re properly equipped with sports water bottles and that they’re filled.

Even
if you know of a nearby stream or lake where you can refill on the way,
it’s always best to have a full supply when you leave – In nature,
things can change all of a sudden, and you never know if, because of an
accident that you can’t make it to the stream, or for some reason the
stream’s water becomes polluted, that you may not be able to fill up
your supply.

- Carry More Than You’ll Need

Normally for people traveling, I advise them to bring less – less equipment, less clothing, less supplies.

Too many times, we over pack and pay the price by hauling more weight and taking more time to organize.

There are a few exceptions to this, however, and water is one of the most important.

Even around the house, I always have a few extra sports water bottles to be able to simply better manage the washing cycles.

Have more water on board than you’ll need for your trip, and you’ll have a better safety cushion in the event of an emergency.

- Purify?

Purification is a big question, and the answer revolves around where you’ll be traveling.

You
should always carry iodine tablets, however use them only if you think
it is necessary (also find out if you’re allergic beforehand instead of
the hard way!)

A portable water filter can be worthwhile investment for multiple-day trips.

- Bring soap

Washing out your sports water bottles is a good way to ensure that they keep you clean and healthy.

Bringing washing supplies along will help you scrub any bacteria and dirt out of your containers.

There is currently a great promotion for Sports Water Bottles that McDonald’s is running in Canada. For more information, visit:

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