{"id":63156,"date":"2018-04-06T12:11:36","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T10:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitcairn.com\/gestion-eau-randonnee\/"},"modified":"2021-07-14T22:30:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T20:30:38","slug":"water-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summitcairn.com\/en\/water-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Water management while hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”60″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Let’s start with the obvious: water is vital when hiking. We generally consume a lot, especially in summer, it is also your main fuel. However, water has two big faults: it takes up space and weighs heavily! We can therefore consider taking the necessary volume for a day in his bag but if you are going for a trek without a “civilized” water point you will have to restock yourself.<\/p>\n

This article therefore deals with this point: how to manage water well during a trek or a hike?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading]Water consumption[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”60″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Before starting, I wanted to make a quick preamble on hydration during a hike. Although variable depending on the temperature, the terrain or you, your consumption will be much higher than in normal times. For example when I traveled the GR54<\/a>, the temperatures were such that, on certain days, I drank up to 7L. So it’s impossible to take everything in my bag.<\/p>\n

What is important to keep in mind is that you must not limit yourself (except in cases of force majeure) because in the event of dehydration your body will no longer function properly and you will very quickly tire yourself out potentially losing consciousness in advanced dehydration. Exit also all that will be soda or drink of this type, it is not suitable for the practice of hiking. There are substitutes that allow a rapid supply of carbohydrates and minerals like ISOSTAR for example but, personally, I am not a fan of these solutions …<\/p>\n

Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.<\/strong> Hydrate gradually as small regular “portions”. If you are hiking as a family, watch out for children who will get dehydrated faster.<\/p>\n

We can last 3 weeks without eating but only 3 days without drinking!<\/strong> In case of a big problem, water must be a priority: save there or look for a supply point. Even in the event of a very large problem NEVER DRINK seawater as this will block the kidneys. Also avoid untreated standing water if you don’t want to get dysentery. Consumption of unmelted snow is also prohibited, it could cause “burning” in the mouth and diarrhea – if you have the choice melt the snow in a bottle under your clothes but not in direct contact with your skin.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”70″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-209149″ medias=”60170″ gutter_size=”3″ media_items=”media|nolink|original,title” screen_lg=”1000″ screen_md=”600″ screen_sm=”480″ single_width=”12″ images_size=”three-two” single_overlay_coloration=”bottom_gradient” single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_text_visible=”yes” single_text_anim=”no” single_overlay_anim=”no” single_v_position=”bottom” single_padding=”2″ single_title_family=”font-232988″ single_title_dimension=”h2″ single_title_transform=”uppercase”][vc_column_text]\n

Always stay well hydrated<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading]Water stock[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”60″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Several cases arise for you in terms of supplies and the quantity to take:<\/p>\n