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General HINTTS:
-Always tell someone you trust where you went and when you plan to come back.
-Always pack a hat. Shorter brims are less problematic in wind.
-Sunscreen will be necessary on exposed areas, especially the nose, on cheekbones and on lips, especially in the mountains, even if the temperature might make you think otherwise.
-Blisters should not be punctured. Uncomfortably large ones can be punctured at the base, draining the fluid and applying absorbant padding. Blisters form on wet skin that is exposed to constant rubbing.
-A tip of a teaspoon of salt and one of sugar in a liter of water can help prevent dehydration.
-Sweating causes great heat loss and speeds dehydration, do not overdress. Cover the trunk when you make a stop in cool or windy weather.
-Breathing through the nose will also slow dehydration.
-Wanting to, it is possible to use exclusively natural materials in kit and clothing.
That is all I can think of at the moment. I will create a summary of all these posts for convenience.
