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FAMILY CAMPING ARTICLES
1. Don?t be deceived by your sight: Distances in the desert are known to be deceptive. One tip is to always multiply by 4 (four) whatever distance estimation you come up with when judging with your sight. How does this relate to avoiding thirst? By getting a grip on reality in terms of the distance you have to travel, you can estimate how much water you have to take with you. Clever, right?
2. Bring food that is not dry: While treading the desert and you seemingly are about to run out of water to drink, it is actually recommended that you not eat. If you must and you have something to eat (of course and good for you!), don?t food that is too dry as it will dehydrate you more. Salty food should be avoided, too. Drinking alcohol and caffeinated drinks are big no-no?s, too if you want to get out of the desert alive.
3. Travel light: Remember your Physics instructor telling you that you consume more energy when you carry a heavier load? (Or was it your Nutrition or Biology teacher, whatever!?) It?s true! Avoid breaking a sweat if you would like to avoid vultures feasting on you.
4. Avoid stressful activities, such as running and panicking: These could lead to you unnecessarily sweating more. It?s important that you conserve the liquid in your body to avoid finishing up your water supply sooner than you can find your way back home.
5. Breathe through your nose to conserve water: No your mouth does not contain a ball of fire, but it would prevent your body from losing water if you keep your mouth shut.
6. Drink only a sip of water even when you feel that you need much more: And besides, that?s just enough for your body?s needs.
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