On this episode we address a question from one of our listeners about hydration. There are two school of thoughts regarding staying hydrated on the trail – drink when your thirsty OR downing a ton of water. We dive right into the balance of hydration vs what your body needs when hiking.

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What we talk about:

How Patreon works

It’s not how much water, it’s how often

Electrolytes are still the key

Letter from Iraq

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