Camping Noire Magazine

When it comes to hiking, proper hydration is essential for both your comfort and safety on the trail. Water is crucial for maintaining your body's functions and regulating temperature. However, the question often arises: How much water should you really drink when hiking?  The answer isn't as straightforward as any of us would like because d etermining the right amount of water to carry while hiking depends on several factors, including the duration of your hike, weather conditions, terrain, your body weight, and personal hydration needs. As a general guideline, aim to drink at least half a liter (16 ounces) of water per hour during moderate hiking conditions. However, this amount can vary significantly based on individual factors and environmental conditions, for example: Weather and Terrain Impact on Thirst.  In warmer climates or during summer hikes, your body sweats more, increasing the need for hydration. The heat and humidity can accelerate dehydration, so drink water mo...

Looking for some new authors to add to your collection of inspirational nature writings? Search no more; we’ve started a list of authors you can read and contribute to, adding some important new perspectives about how Black authors see the natural world. Camille T. Dungy: Black Nature: Four Centuries of African-American Nature Poetry Carolyn Finley: Black Faces, White Spaces: African Americans and the Great Outdoors Cecil Griscombe: Prairie Style Al Young: Something About the Blues Harryette Mullen: Urban Tumbleweed John C. Robinson: Birding for Everyone: Encouraging People of Color to Become Birdwatchers Dianne D. Glave: To Love the Wind and the Rain: African-Americans and Environmental History Norris McDonald: Diary of an Environmentalist Mary Williams: The Lost Daughter, A Memoir Eddy L. Harris: Mississippi Solo, A River Quest Lauret Savoy: Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape John Francis: Planet Walker J. Drew Latham: The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man...