Originally Posted By OregonMouse
I generally stop for a break about 10 minutes out of every hour, and that's when I pull out the water bottle.

I also "camel up" before leaving the car or camp and when replenishing at water sources along the way. It's easier to carry the water in my tummy than on my back!


That's what we do. We hike as a couple, and every 30 minutes we stop to make sure everybody is OK. That's when we check. If either one of us wants some water, we both drink. This is a clear case of two heads being better than one. We always drink at least once an hour...and on hot days and steep trails more often than that.
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