I live in Texas….where it gets REALLY HOT and HUMID. This weekend we are expecting triple digits. As the red in the thermometer rises it is important to keep your cool.(pun intended)
Sitting in the shade, limiting physical activity, and drinking water are several ways to help keep cool, but that can only do so much. In the shade temps can reach 100 degrees!
I personally love my old beat up straw hat in the summer time. It has a wide brim that helps keep the sun of my head, neck, and face…not only keeping me cooler, but also keeping me from getting burned. The straw hat also allows air to blow through it so I don’t get too hot.
Another item I like to use, are the bandannas and neck wraps filled fill the gel crystals. You can find them just about anywhere…such as wal-mart, academy, etc. Just dunk them in a cooler for a little while and then wrap them around your neck and head to greatly cool your body temp. I also have a vest made the same way.
Most importantly…Stay hydrated. You need to drink plenty of water, but stay away from things such as beer, soda, and tea.
These are just a few steps to help keep you cool on those hot summer days. Stay Cool…Stay Safe…Stay Alive.
If you see Cirrus Clouds, the really wispy looking ones high in the sky, this is a good indication that it will be clear weather. If however you are in really cold climates, a lot of these may mean a blizzard.
If you see Stratus Clouds, meaning “blanket” inLatin, this usually means rain is in the near future.
If you see Cumulus Clouds, The big puffy ones, this can just mean a cloudy day. Keep an eye on these, if they begin to build high into the sky, they may turn to thunderheads.
One thing I suggest bringing along on some of your longer hikes, or even putting in your survival pack, is a pocket sized barometer. You can get them as small as a silver dollar diameter and an inch thick. Some watches have them built in as well as some GPS units. If the pressure is falling, bad weather to come. If the pressure is rising, clear weather ahead.
