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How to Hike and Dress for Backpacking in Very Humid Weather
High humidity changes everything because it makes sweat less effective at cooling you. You’ll feel hotter, tire faster, and sweat more — which raises the risk of dehydration, chafing, and heat-related problems. The simple plan is to keep skin ventilated and dry, replace fluids and salts often, and slow down when needed.
Continue reading to learn more how to hike and dress for humid weather, written by Philip Werner.
Philip Werner
Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
How to Hike and Dress for Backpacking in Very Humid Weather
High humidity changes everything because it makes sweat less effective at cooling you. You’ll feel hotter, tire faster, and sweat more — which raises the risk of dehydration, chafing, and heat-related problems. The simple plan is to keep skin ventilated and dry, replace fluids and salts often, and slow down when needed.
Continue reading to learn more how to hike and dress for humid weather, written by Philip Werner.
Philip Werner
Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
How to Hike and Dress for Backpacking in Very Humid Weather
High humidity changes everything because it makes sweat less effective at cooling you. You’ll feel hotter, tire faster, and sweat more — which raises the risk of dehydration, chafing, and heat-related problems. The simple plan is to keep skin ventilated and dry, replace fluids and salts often, and slow down when needed.
Continue reading to learn more how to hike and dress for humid weather, written by Philip Werner.
Philip Werner
Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.
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