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How much water should you drink when backpacking?

A guideline to go by is to consume 4 ounces of water every 10 to 15 minutes on mild days and on hot and humid days you can expect to double that. One way to make sure you're properly hydrated is to check your urine. If it's clear or pale yellow, it's OK. If it's darker than that, keep drinking.

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When planning your backpacking trip, one important issue you’ll need to figure out before you go is how much water to carry between water sources. The last thing you want to happen is to run out of water and find yourself nowhere near a stream and then potentially getting dehydrated. On the other hand, you could go the other direction and find yourself carrying too much water and end up carrying a lot of extra unnecessary weight. So, how do you strike a balance and carry the right amount of water for your hike?

A rule of thumb that many backpackers go by (including myself) is to carry 1 liter of water for every 2 hours of hiking. Of course, you may have to adjust this formula depending on what conditions you’re hiking in. Such things as temperature, humidity, altitude, intensity of the hike, and your body weight can effect how much water you consume. So, as you can see, how much water you should carry backpacking is not a clear cut answer. Every hiker has different needs and every situation you’ll be in will be a little different. However, as you gain experience, you'll be able to fine-tune how much water you need. Listen to your body and if you’re in doubt err on the side of caution.

How to Come Up With a Water Carry Plan?

Part of the preparation for your backpacking trip should be to come up with a water plan. First locate the water sources along your hiking route. Then, figure out the mileage between each location you want to fill up at. Mileage alone won’t help you determine your water needs, but estimating your expected time to complete those miles will. This is because measuring distance doesn’t take into consideration how rugged the terrain is. The more rugged the trail is the longer it will take you to reach the next water source. To estimate how long it will take you to do a given mileage use this benchmark. It takes an average hiker 30-minutes to walk a mile. Then, refer to your topographical map and look at the contour lines along your route. Is it showing significant changes in elevation? If so add another 30-minutes for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain. For example, on a hike you could expect a 6-mile distance between water sources and you may have to climb 1,000 feet in elevation to get there. Here’s how to calculate it. Calculation: 6 miles x 30 minutes = 3 hours + 30 minutes for elevation = 3.5 hours Since the rule of thumb is to carry 1 liter of water for every 2 hours of hiking. 3.5 hours would mean you’ll need to carry 1.5 liters of water.

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