Nutrition
Trail Hydration Strategy
Trail hydration strategy balances water and electrolytes with sweat rate, altitude, and weather—sip steadily rather than overloading plain water at summits.
Trail hydration strategy matches fluid and electrolytes to sweat rate, altitude, and carry weight—not chugging plain water until you feel sloshy. Pre-hydrate before exposed ridges; sip regularly on climbs instead of bingeing at summits.
Heat, dry air, and long carries increase needs without obvious sweating.
Common questions
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How much water do you need on a day hike?
Needs vary from roughly half a liter per hour in cool weather to one liter or more in heat or altitude; carry extra for dry sections without reliable sources.
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