Beat the Heat in a Survival Situation

Heatstroke and dehydration can be killers when you’re stranded outside on a scorching hot day. Here’s to how combat them.

By Tim MacWelch

Posted on Aug 9, 2019

Arizona Desert Monument Valley MaxPixel's contributors

Summary

We typically worry about the dangers of hypothermia in outdoor emergencies, but heat-related problems can be killers too. Heat stroke is the most dangerous foe, but dehydration, hyponatremia, and sun burn can also take their toll on a beleaguered survivor. Thankfully, there are plenty of strategies you can use to beat the heat.

Beat the Heat in a Survival Situation

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