What is a key prevention step for dehydration on a hot hike?

Drink water at regular intervals.

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  1. Drink water at regular intervals ✔
  2. Wait until you feel thirsty
  3. Avoid drinking until camp

Why: Drinking only when thirsty can lead to inadequate hydration, so drink at regular intervals.

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Answer: Drink water at regular intervals. Drinking only when thirsty can lead to inadequate hydration, so drink at regular intervals.

  1. Survival skills en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival_skills
    water should be consumed at regular intervals
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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