How much WATER should you take with you Hiking and Backpacking?

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How much water do you need to take with you hiking and backpacking? I see this hiking and backpacking question a lot. The answer is that’s there’s no specific amount. However, in this hiking tips video I’ll share with you my knowledge and experience to get your hydration correct.
In this backpacking tips video I’ll share with you some of the items I use including water storage bottles, flasks and hydration reservoirs as well as water filtration systems.
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There are a long, long list of variables to consider such as:
Distance
Elevation
Gradient
Temperature
Humidity
Forecast
Etc, etc.
It’s really important that you can re-fill and drink safely.
In summary do these:
Hydrate 48 hours prior to hiking or backpacking
Plan
Take enough water to get you to at least the first water point (I’d take slightly more)
Take a water filtration device or water treatment
Fill up and make sure you get to the next water point
And so on and so on.
Keep reminding yourself to drink as many people forget. Sounds silly, but they do!
Thanks, Andy.
#hiking #backpacking #wildcamping

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@jasonmaddison6148 Жыл бұрын

good vid andy. actually a very good one .

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jason 👍 Obviously there are lots of other things to consider (see description) but I just wanted to get across that there’s no correct amount, no specific calculation, just good planning, cutting out the naughty stuff and good equipment choices.

@jasonmaddison6148 Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackingUK followed u for a bit now. my thoughts are like you mate. keep up good stuff.

@markatchison9974 Жыл бұрын

The 48 hour prep' is a good idea if you're planning a long hike in hot weather. Better still:- Don't plan long hikes in hot weather 👍

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

😂 It’s not just hot weather though. Even when it’s 20 degrees, when you’re climbing / ascending you soon go through a lot of water.

@gavintimson5940 Жыл бұрын

I went on a 25 mile hike last year. I got lost so did more miles than expected and the sun rose. I ran out of water and felt nauseous. I lay down under a tree for 30 mimutes. Luckily i wasn't far from a village so found a pub. I abandoned my target by 4 miles and took the bus too the train station. I would have had enough liquid if the heat wasn't so intense, and got lost. Always take more water than i need now.

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

I've learned the hard way too!

@ervinslens Жыл бұрын

Fantastic topic Andy, preparation is really important.🔥👌

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

It really is, but people rarely take it seriously. Even me, I found out the hard way!

@KristinaAdventures Жыл бұрын

awesome video, exactly what i needed! thanks so much!

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@victoria7105 Жыл бұрын

Great advice to prep before hand👍

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@GemintheMud Жыл бұрын

Very useful - thank you!

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@stevenrobertson6656 Жыл бұрын

Great advice Sir.

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@gazza1858 Жыл бұрын

Another interesting video Andy , I freeze big bottle volvic with diluted orange on day walks

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks for sharing!

@r.davies2702 Жыл бұрын

Good advice there. I come from a cycling background, bikepacking and long day trips. As a general rule I plan for a litre an hour, which works for me.

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Same here, with cycling you are really aware of how much you're drinking and how much you need.

@jasonlatham175 Жыл бұрын

Sound advice they Andy, given the current heat waves were having. I took way too much on a recent camp, but it’s better to have more and not need it then have not enough and be worried to drink it too fast. ATB

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I'd rather have too much than run out. Problem is, most people run out!

@patoutdoors2023 Жыл бұрын

Very good advice

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@thewiltshirewomble Жыл бұрын

Good sound advice Andy… one thing definitely not to be without or not enough water. In the summer and especially right now i put my 3l osprey bladder in the freezer just before i go to bed prior to a hike the next morning… i leave some space in the bladder to allow for freezing, but ideally i don’t go for a full freeze and in the morning some of it has frozen up and the water is ice cold… i put in my deuter thermo bag before putting in my rucksack and that keeps it icy cold all day…. The high5 zero tabs i also use… i agree these are excellent. Cheers Andy Mark

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

I never thought about that! Great advice, thanks for sharing 👍 I probably won't put mine in the freezer but it’ll be in the fridge from now on!

@thewiltshirewomble Жыл бұрын

🥵🥵🥶🥶💧💧👍😊

@BradleySmellsOfBeans Жыл бұрын

thanks for the advice m8

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@IrelandRider Жыл бұрын

That's a really good rule of thumb, 48 hours before you go away, don't drink or eat anything that'll dehydrate you and keep topping up with decent fluids and even electrolyte tabs, that will definitely make you feel good for anyone's forthcoming hike/camp. Nice review buddy 👍

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely. Us guys don't really like doing boring stuff like eating and drinking properly but when it comes to prepping before a big adventure, especially when it's hot, it's really important.

@IrelandRider Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackingUK I totally agree 👍 👌

@stevew585 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, I'm doing a two day Hike/ wild camp to Mam Tor and Back Tor, Lose hill this week, obviously no heat in October, as far as I know there are no water sources in the area, I'll have to haul the lot from my base Castleton. Any ideas of how many Litres please???

@patrickst-arnaud9814 Жыл бұрын

Very good video! Can you elaborate on what food does dehydrate you in general as we’re not all from the Uk and eating curry everyday?

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Mainly foods with a high salt content.

@mojaslovenija9903 Жыл бұрын

Here in the Alps, when "off the beaten tracks" the 4l of water is a daily minimum in the Summertime. Luckily the network of huts is dense so someone can get the water in a hut when on the marked path. I am usually with 6-8 l of water for 2 days and 10 l when more and wild camping on the high altitude. The Alps in my area are limestone... so no streams or surface water when on < high elevation...so yes as @Benji G wrote in a previous comment.

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m talking about. For hot weather, long distances or high climbs, there is no set amount. You just need to plan, take lots with you and be able to fill up and drink safely as you go.

@Obi-Wan_Pierogi Жыл бұрын

Before I begin, which mic are you wearing? Last week I attempted the Sandstone Trail. It was 30-33°C. After 20km I had finished about 2 litres of water - and not one time did we see a watersource (everything was completely dried up). Luckily we saw a hotel at 22km. I had a 1 litre bottle with a hydration bladder tube hooked to it. I had enough water, but I needed some electrolytes to go with it.

@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍 I'm using the Rode Wireless Go II but still struggling when it's windy!