Safety Tip - Drink the Water but not Too Much - You thought dehydration was the big concern to worry about when traveling in the outdoors but low and behold there is also a problem with drinking too much water. People are so conscious of staying hydrated that we now see cases of hyponatremia, in this case, caused by excessive water intake during exertion. What happens is that when you drink too much water, the plasma portion of the blood, which is the liquid part, becomes excessive, overreaching the body's ability to lose water through sweat. This excess plasma dilutes the level of salt and electrolytes in the blood just as the body is in the process of losing salt by sweating. The result is a rapid decline in available salts and potassium as electrolytes in the bloodstream. Hyponatremia can lead to apathy, confusion, nausea, fatigue, and even death. Experts recommend between 8 and 16 oz of water per hour during periods of high activity. Drink plenty of water but not too much water!
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Adapted from The Camper’s Guide to Outdoor Pursuits by Jack Drury and Eric Holmlund published in 2006 by Sagamore Publishing
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Adapted from The Camper’s Guide to Outdoor Pursuits by Jack Drury and Eric Holmlund published in 2006 by Sagamore Publishing
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