Dealing with Cold Weather
Written By: Puck Arks Dealing with Cold Weather • Dehydration is a major factor in hypothermia and other cold injuries • Drink 4 liters of water a day before going into the field to build a fluid cushion while you are protesting. Maintain at 4 liters a day while protest- ing • Cold weather increases your need for fluid intake but does not increase thirst. Be aware of fluid intake, chapped lips, and urination to keep your- self hydrated. You should drink until your lips are not chapped and your pee is clear and copious • Your body wastes a lot of heat keeping your pee warm. If you have to pee, go pee. You will feel warmer Add fuel to the furnace • Snack on nuts or energy bars throughout the day • Take warm nutritious fluids. Deliver fluids in the form of hot chocolate, hot cider, instant miso soup, Jell-o mix (with sugar) dissolved in warm water, and ginger tea with honey. Bring a thermos and scout opportunities for ho...