Did you know that you can die because of dehydration due to the heat of the desert in as little as a few hours? And did you know that you can survive not eating any food as long as you drink water for how many weeks?
It’s a fact. Water constitutes a big portion of our body. And so it can dictate whether we can or cannot survive any condition without it – water. So how do you find it when you’re stranded somewhere you are not that familiar with? Here are some tips when looking for sources of water:
In the Wild
It is much easier for us to find water if we are lost in rainforests. The presence of vegetation means the presence of water. Look where trees are growing more profusely or for a spot of lush grass. A puddle of water or even a river of water could be nearby if you find these indications of water’s presence.
Somewhere Cold
If you got stranded at the North Pole or in Siberia, what are your options if you run out of water? Snow, of course! But one word of caution is to never try to melt snow in your mouth. It will cause further dehydration as it will consume your body’s heat and it can also chaff your skin and crack your lips.
In the Desert
Sahara and Antarctica (the biggest desert in the world) lovers may find it not that cool (pun intended) to get lost in the desert bit it still could happen - no matter how familiar you think you are familiar with the desert. Oases don’t abound but lucky you if you find one. Dry steam beds can deceive you. They can actually have water when dug. If you discover damp soil or mud you’re on the right track. If not, don’t waste your energy, look somewhere else. Look where animals are flocking, make sure it’s not a carcass they’re feasting on though. Where life is, water is!
From all those sources of water, it can’t still be safe to just drink any water you find. Filtering and treating it to make sure that it’s clean enough for consumption should be your priority, too. So, don’t forget to always take with you a water purification tablet or at least filter the water with whatever sources you can filter it with. Of course, boiling it can be of great help too.
It’s a fact. Water constitutes a big portion of our body. And so it can dictate whether we can or cannot survive any condition without it – water. So how do you find it when you’re stranded somewhere you are not that familiar with? Here are some tips when looking for sources of water:
In the Wild
It is much easier for us to find water if we are lost in rainforests. The presence of vegetation means the presence of water. Look where trees are growing more profusely or for a spot of lush grass. A puddle of water or even a river of water could be nearby if you find these indications of water’s presence.
Somewhere Cold
If you got stranded at the North Pole or in Siberia, what are your options if you run out of water? Snow, of course! But one word of caution is to never try to melt snow in your mouth. It will cause further dehydration as it will consume your body’s heat and it can also chaff your skin and crack your lips.
In the Desert
Sahara and Antarctica (the biggest desert in the world) lovers may find it not that cool (pun intended) to get lost in the desert bit it still could happen - no matter how familiar you think you are familiar with the desert. Oases don’t abound but lucky you if you find one. Dry steam beds can deceive you. They can actually have water when dug. If you discover damp soil or mud you’re on the right track. If not, don’t waste your energy, look somewhere else. Look where animals are flocking, make sure it’s not a carcass they’re feasting on though. Where life is, water is!
From all those sources of water, it can’t still be safe to just drink any water you find. Filtering and treating it to make sure that it’s clean enough for consumption should be your priority, too. So, don’t forget to always take with you a water purification tablet or at least filter the water with whatever sources you can filter it with. Of course, boiling it can be of great help too.
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