Scientists found that cold weather reduces the body’s release of fluid-regulating hormones resulting in a 40% reduction of the body’s sensation for thirst compared to warm weather so walking in cold and dry environments can dehydrate you as quickly as desert walking. As a result, they don’t drink enough water, which causes dehydration. That’s why people just don’t feel thirsty when the weather is cold.
Actually, cold weather further increases the risk of dehydration because lower temperatures suppress thirst even when the body requires fluids. Moisture evaporates more quickly from your body drying out your skin, nose, and throat. When you hike in a place where the air is cold and humidity is low, the little moisture that is around is quickly sucked up into the air. When you hike in a place where the air is hot and dry, sweat evaporates instantly, making its loss almost imperceptible. This increases the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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Dehydration causes blood vessels in the skin to constrict and limit sweat production slowing down self-cooling of the body.
Avoiding dehydration is crucial, especially when backpacking in deserts and other arid areas without access to any water. There are usually several problems you need to solve on the trail and one of them is dehydration. Here we’ve summarized the basics you need to know about hiking water bottles and hydration gear, including main designs, materials, capacity, weight, best use, etc. This guide was created to help you with choosing the right type of hydration gear for your specific needs.
Choosing water bottles and containers for your hiking and travel adventures can be difficult but it isn’t impossible.
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