Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:13:20 -0400 (EDT) From: "Backpacker" <bpnews@rodale.com> Subject: Backpacker Newsletter: Stay Hydrated
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Water Worries How much H2O do you really need on the trail?
Keep Your Water Filter Flowing An often-overlooked aspect of water filter use is proper cleaning after a trip and before lengthy storage.
Hike Like a Camel If water's in short supply where you're headed, know the secrets of dry camping.
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Hyponatremia Sometimes called "water intoxication" -- meaning low sodium in the blood--drinking water all day without eating can reduce the sodium content in the blood to the point where it can be life threatening.
Drinking Risky Water If disaster leaves you deep in the backcountry without any means to disinfect drinking water, what do you do? Follow these methods to stay hydrated without getting sick.
Fetch Me Water No need to bring along a big, bulky container for your water in camp when you have this great compact suggestion.
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