Things You'll Need:
- Water bottle or Camelbak
- Hiking gear
- Map
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Step 1
Drink water even before you go out hiking. Try to get at least 32 oz. of water into your system before setting out on the trail.
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Step 2
Drink a few ounces every 20 minutes or so while you are hiking. It is important to make pit stops and drink water. If you are in a time crunch, drink while walking.
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Step 3
Snack on something to get some sodium back if you're only drinking water (and not replenishing those electrolytes with a sports drink). When you sweat, you lose sodium from your body, and drinking only water does not replace everything that you lose.
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Step 4
Drink after you're done hiking, even if you are not thirsty. You will continue to sweat and lose sodium even after you finish hiking.
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Step 5
Consider buying a Camelbak, a backpack that holds up to 100 oz. of water. If you are already carrying a backpack, make sure to have several bottles of water on you at all times so you don't get stranded without any water.
