>>1660224I guess you don't know what you are reading as it pertains to the entire conversation.
>8oz for a hike>1 gallon of water and 3 meals for 1 day>2 gallons of water, 6 meals, and shelter suitable for nighttime temps in that area for 2 daysNeeding more than 8oz during a hike means you were severely water deficient prior to starting the hike or your hike is longer than just a few hours. The latter means it is a day hike which gives a different water amount.
128oz = 1 gallon. 128oz / 12 hours = 10.6...oz per hour average. Drink 16oz of water and eat a salty snack or meal before the hike, carry 8oz of water during the hike. That will keep you going for at least 2 hours 15 minutes without any troubles or thought of extra water. Which is a comfortable hike.
If you eat too much sugar or fortified starches then you can have water issues where you piss a lot and need to drink a lot of water far beyond normal. Meaning you need to see a doctor and/or change your diet. Which has nothing at all to do with a healthy person.
