Fair Weather Camper
Thru Hiker
i seem to have spent the last few months, both working, and walking in rather high temperatures.
I prefer warmth, to chilliness overall, but even so, it can leave one a tad hot and bothered.
How do other folks cope with this? Any good tips on clothing - and other strategies.
I usually dunk the straps of my walking poles, and hat, and buff, too in any available water sources.
@WilliamC posted this from a nhs site
"Preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke
There is a high risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke during hot weather or exercise.
To help prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
But how many of us can take a 4 hr siesta, either in the field, or on the hill?
Why no mention of wearing a hat?
And what is extreme exercise anyway?
Crazy Bunnet suggestions ; Utter Balderdash ; and Total Codswallop ; always welcome too ...
I'll be disappointed
with anything less
I prefer warmth, to chilliness overall, but even so, it can leave one a tad hot and bothered.
How do other folks cope with this? Any good tips on clothing - and other strategies.
I usually dunk the straps of my walking poles, and hat, and buff, too in any available water sources.
@WilliamC posted this from a nhs site
"Preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke
There is a high risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke during hot weather or exercise.
To help prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
- drink plenty of cold drinks, especially when exercising
- take cool baths or showers
- wear light-coloured, loose clothing
- sprinkle water over skin or clothes
- avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm
- avoid excess alcohol
- avoid extreme exercise"
But how many of us can take a 4 hr siesta, either in the field, or on the hill?
Why no mention of wearing a hat?
And what is extreme exercise anyway?
Crazy Bunnet suggestions ; Utter Balderdash ; and Total Codswallop ; always welcome too ...
I'll be disappointed
with anything less