How To Stay Warm with Water

When you are out and it gets cold, there are several ways to stay warm.  Best way is layering clothing and being near a heat source like a campfire.  But if you get a downpour of rain while you are building a shelter and get soaking wet, you may have limited amount of dry clothing to get into.  The best thing to do is drink water.

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Silver Ant Ultralight Titanium Gear

I don’t know about you, but whatever it takes to lower my pack weight so I can carry a lighter load but not compromise what I bring to an adventure or survival situation is critical for me. Whenever possible, I bring carbon fiber, aluminum, or titanium for as much of my gear. There are many brands out there that make titanium based cookware, cups and water bottles, but my favorite one has to be from Silver Ant.

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How do I know if I am dehydrated?

Being thirsty is not necessarily dehydration, like being hungry is not starvation.  You hit moderate dehydration when you have dry mouth and an increased heartbeat at rest.  You are in severe dehydration when you feel like, or you start vomiting and have diarrhea.  Remember 3 days without water may kill you and rapid dehydration can kill you sooner.

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