Staying hydrated while hiking is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and one of the simplest ways you can make your hike a successful one!

Check out these articles for more information on hydrating yourself properly while hiking.  And keep an eye (and ear) out for other Lagniappe episodes where we dig into the 10 Essentials and how you can incorporate them into your hiking!

American Hiking Society tips on water purification- https://americanhiking.org/resources/water-purification/

REI's advice on all thing hydration - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hydrate.html

 Trail Dames Blog Post on the 10 Essentials- https://www.traildames.com/blog/2013/04/how-do-you-want-to-be-remembered-the-ten-essentials/