Hydration | Challenged Hiking

The heat is coming: Strategies to prevent heat stress during exercise

April 17, 2019April 18, 2019 Backpacking, For Beginners, Hiking, Skills & FAQS, Tips Dehydration, heat acclimatization, Heat Illness, heat stress, Hydration, hyponatremia, Water

For the human body, water is the most important nutrient. Water makes up about 60% of the average person’s weight but can range from 45% to 75% (Campbell & Spano, 2011). Euhydration is a state

Can You Drink Too Much Water When Hiking?

December 31, 2016December 31, 2016 Backpacking, Hiking, Tips Dehydration, Hydration, hyponatremia, Water

I have written about this as part of another post (here). But let’s take a look at the science behind hyponatremia (aka water intoxication). Hyponatremia (aka water intoxication) is lethal Drinking too much water can lower sodium in

Review: Sawyer Mini Water Filter System

December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 Gear Hydration, Safety, Sawyer Mini Water Filter, Sawyer Mini Water Filter System, Water filters, Water Purification

We have been using the Sawyer Mini Water Filter System for almost a year now. Like all our reviews we use the equipment for an extended period of then critique it. Makes no sense to use it

How Much Water Should You Drink on a Hike and Why?

October 22, 2015May 12, 2018 For Beginners, Skills & FAQS, Tips Dehydration, Health, Heat Illness, Hiking, Hydration, hyponatremia, Safety, Sawyer Mini Water Filter, Water, Water Purification, Winter Hiking

Fluid replacement is critical to athletic performance. Yes, I said it, athletic. That’s what extended hiking is. I’m not talking about your walk in the local park, but intensive hikes that last longer than 1.5+