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Which sign tells a hiker they might be getting dehydrated?

Dark-colored urine and peeing less.

  1. Clear urine every hour
  2. Cold, sweaty hands
  3. Dark-colored urine ✔

Why: Signs of dehydration include extreme thirst, peeing less, dark urine, tiredness, dizziness and confusion. If your pee is dark, drink more water.

Huh, didn't know that: Mayo Clinic says thirst isn't always a good way to tell if the body needs water.

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Sources

  1. Dehydration: Symptoms and causes (Mayo Clinic) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086

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