Questions tagged [hot-weather]
Questions about dealing with hot weather
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Which place in the car is coolest on hot sunny days?
When going hiking, I often leave some food in my car, so that I could eat it in the evening (or after a few days), when I return from the hike. I would like to minimize the heating of the food.
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What are the first signs that you are headed for heat exhaustion, and what should you do?
Extreme heat by historical standards is in the news, and most likely in our future. So this question is how to know when you are headed for being seriously affected by the heat, and what to do about ...
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How to deal with keeping a first aid kit inside a hot car?
Excluding parking the car in the shade or carrying the kit in person, what are some solutions to handle emergency car kits in the heat?
I am aware
medications, ointments, creams, adhesives are the ...
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How should I prepare my body for prolonged exposure to heat?
Today I hiked for about 4 hours, and I ended up with sun stroke (terrible headache, trembling etc.). The heat was moderate (about 30°C, 86°F in shade), and the way was half in forest. I had a baseball ...
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Is linen a good or bad choice for underwear when (hitch)hiking in hot and/or tropical weather?
I've recently learned that linen underwear is great against fungal infections that can be contracted in hot sweaty conditions.
But elsewhere I had read that the best fabrics against sweaty or ...
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How should I regulate hydration on long hikes in hot temprature?
I hike in western ghats of Maharashtra India, where temperature in the afternoon varies from 35 degree Celsius to 40 degree Celsius with high humidity (more than 50%).
On my last hike I perspired a ...
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Permanent Camping Cooler - No Ice Needed
Situation:
Forest
Clay Ground covered in pine needles
Pacific Northwest Climate
No River
No Electricity
Can provide purified water, and whatever building materials needed.
Goal:
Construct a cooler ...
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Are sleeping bags needed in southern Spain in summer?
My girlfriend and I are going camping in Europe this summer and are starting off in Spain. We have this tent, and are looking into sleeping bags. We have also been keeping an eye on the weather in ...
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Do reusable "hand coolers" exist?
I often carry around a couple of reusable hand warmers when hiking or just around the outdoors when it's cold. They don't take up much space, they're easy to reuse (just boil) and they provide a fair ...
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How to keep water cold in hot weather?
When doing outdoor sports like hiking or biking I'll always take a lot of cold water with me. I love to drink cold water and I feel more refreshed compared to drinking warm or not-so-cold water. But ...
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