Is this enough water for a dayhike?

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Woods Walker

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I Had a few hours to burn so decided to get in a hike. Nothing unusual in that but I couldn't find my Nalgene. What to do? No problem.



Getting it into my pack was like forcing a cat into a bag.



This should take me 2-3 hours.



Hills.........



More hills........



One of my favorite spots which is on..... You guessed it a hill.



Rocks.....



A wild edible.



Reindeer moss. Anyone actual eat this stuff? Not me.



A bit higher up the trees get smaller and gnarly.









I gotta speculate this path isn't used that much.



Oh come on. More rocks.



A nice spot for my pack. MC blends in well.



So what's in the pack?



Not sure if I have enough kit for a day hike. Going to take a different route back to avoid a steeper muddy area as night approaches.



Knowing drinking liquid would reduce my pack weight I went for the diet watermelon drink. The water would be taken back to the truck in case I got thirsty.



Getting dark. Packing a headlamp and flashlight even for a "day" hike often pays off.





Turns out I didn't need that full water cooler bottle after all? Dang!



Thanks for looking.
 
Nice post! That sloshing had to help develop some muscles that don't normally get strained that way :)
 
Thanks for taking us along - I enjoyed it until you said you drank a diet watermelon drink. Yuck, that sounds terrible :)
 
These water bottles are so convenient for hiking. Back out again this time different trail.



Some people complain they don't hold enough water but I disagree. Like the empty plastic Gatorade bottle they're an ultralight hiker's dream.



It's a GO!







Much easier terrain this time.



Some people might ask if this ultralight setup is an issue within tight quarters.



No problem.



Speaking of problems I am not hanging out under that rock.



Time for some tea.



These bottles can have handles.









The wide mouth bottle allows for easy pouring.



I know what you're thinking. I have a firesteel in the PSK so why pack the extra weight of a mini Bic?



Water boiling. Notice the white bottle cap on the ground. That foreshadows disaster.



How I make Hemlock or other conifer needle tea.

1. Boil water.



2. Remove from heat so it's no longer boiling then add needles.



3. Steep till the needles turn yellowish or for whatever amount of time you like.



A second of inattention, a carelessly placed foot. Disaster strikes.







There is nothing I can do other than watch every last drop spill out. But like a wide mouth Naglene it's a snap to refill in the creek.



Time to head back. I like moss on the banks of moving water.



Back at the truck I did see a possible issue. I only have 4 tabs in the PSK. Is it enough?



Better safe than sorry.



Thanks again for looking.
 
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Noticed what I think was a Pink Lady's Slipper orchid in your one photo along the edge of the creek. The scenery almost looks like Pine Mountain.
 
Cool thread. I have zero idea how much water to bring bud. I am notorious for dehydrating myself, to the point of screaching at 3 AM with horrendous leg muscle cramps. I am trying hard these days to drink more water.......Lots of ankle benders on those hills I see, and I believe that I may have the same pack stashed away in a closet. If I wasn't such a lazy woosey I'd used it now and then. But hiking on the prairies doesn't exactly give me wood.
 
Avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water BEFORE you go on your day hike and bring at least 64 oz. of water with you.
The color of your urine will get darker when you are getting dehydrated, that's your body's way of telling you to drink more water.
 
Here in a hot climate the minimum is 3 liters for drinking
If you belong to a hiking club, you are not allowed on a day hike if you do not carry 3 liters
The packs made here are designed to carry in the side pockets a 1 1/2 liter soda bottle, so that is 3 liter
 
I truely believe that a hangover is the worst dehydration scenario lol , at work we have 15l bottles in the work cooler , and I end up trying to drink the whole thing just to rehydrate lol
 
upnorth said:
Cool thread. I have zero idea how much water to bring bud. I am notorious for dehydrating myself, to the point of screaching at 3 AM with horrendous leg muscle cramps. I am trying hard these days to drink more water.......Lots of ankle benders on those hills I see, and I believe that I may have the same pack stashed away in a closet. If I wasn't such a lazy woosey I'd used it now and then. But hiking on the prairies doesn't exactly give me wood.
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I normally use around 34 oz per 4 hours of high heet/humility if loaded down.

BillyJoeBobJim said:
That's way too much water for a good day hike, but almost enough for a good workout. ;)

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You know it!

Swampdog said:
Avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water BEFORE you go on your day hike and bring at least 64 oz. of water with you.
The color of your urine will get darker when you are getting dehydrated, that's your body's way of telling you to drink more water.
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Booze is bad news on so many levels. Thanks for looking.


neeman said:
Here in a hot climate the minimum is 3 liters for drinking
If you belong to a hiking club, you are not allowed on a day hike if you do not carry 3 liters
The packs made here are designed to carry in the side pockets a 1 1/2 liter soda bottle, so that is 3 liter
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I consider water to be like gas. Once out everything slows down. Thanks for looking.
 
zero chance of drinking your pee...bear grylls is shaking his head at this post :D
 
Woods Walker said:
Booze is bad news on so many levels. Thanks for looking.
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Untrue. Alcohol consumption is bad but in my experience, is a necessity otherwise.

I carry a 32oz flask of 195 proof Everclear but not for consumption. It serves as a disinfectant, a fire starter and helps evaporate water from surfaces. You can sterilize utensils and in addition, can make medicinal herbal tinctures in the field:

http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/su...vival-skills-how-make-wild-medicine-tinctures
 
druid189 said:
Untrue. Alcohol consumption is bad but in my experience, is a necessity otherwise.

I carry a 32oz flask of 195 proof Everclear but not for consumption. It serves as a disinfectant, a fire starter and helps evaporate water from surfaces. You can sterilize utensils and in addition, can make medicinal herbal tinctures in the field:

http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/su...vival-skills-how-make-wild-medicine-tinctures
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I do use it for on occasion for my Alky stove, as a component in DIY bug spray and other things however I was talking about drinking that poison. Add soda to the toxic list as well.

Thanks for looking.
 
JV3 said:
zero chance of drinking your pee...bear grylls is shaking his head at this post :D
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Not only do I drink my pee but salivate at the sight of elephant dung just like Bear. It's so good, it's to die for.

[video=youtube;R25Eflr0oJ8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R25Eflr0oJ8[/video]

Thanks for looking.
 
Swampdog said:
Avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water BEFORE you go on your day hike and bring at least 64 oz. of water with you.
The color of your urine will get darker when you are getting dehydrated, that's your body's way of telling you to drink more water.
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I read that all the time online, the part about darker urine. Honestly if working hard in warm weather I would need to drink Lake George before my urine wasn't darker. Maybe it's just me?
 
Woods Walker said:
I read that all the time online, the part about darker urine. Honestly if working hard in warm weather I would need to drink Lake George before my urine wasn't darker. Maybe it's just me?
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nope, it's not just you. I cannot recall a time where I didn't have a "darker" urine [no "pale ale" pee here] LOL.
 
If your looking for extra weight for exercise why not build a large papoose carrier and carry a little person(midget or tiny girlfriend)in it. That way two can enjoy the walk and you can have some good conversation.:p

On a serious note, it's a smart way to add weight. In highschool we would put a 25# plate or dumb bell in a backpack and do lunges on the football field. I think if I tried it now my knee cap would hit the fifty yard line.
 
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