What is a good way to prevent heat exhaustion while geocaching?

Plan around the weather and take breaks in shade.

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  1. Wear heavy dark clothing
  2. Plan around the weather and take breaks in shade ✔
  3. Skip water to save weight

Why: Heat reactions are a geocaching hazard, so plan for the weather and take steps to prevent heat exhaustion.

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Answer: Plan around the weather and take breaks in shade. Heat reactions are a geocaching hazard, so plan for the weather and take steps to prevent heat exhaustion.

  1. Scouting America: Geocaching www.scouting.org/merit-badges/geocaching
    heat and cold reactions (sunburn, heatstroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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