the habitable beast !

all guides on the bitch seem to be wholly inadequate
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Journeyman's Guide to (In)Sensible Desert Expedition,
by Dr. C.M.go Ferry

During hot weather, walk through the desert slowly and rest for 10 minutes every hour. Begin early in the morning or late in the day. Water and body temperature are critical to survival. A person requires about a gallon of water each day. Be sure extra drinking water is available as it may be the difference between life and death.

-as experienced desert dwellers know this is a myth perpetuated by park rangers of far greater impt. is enough libation, a knife to cut the limes and a proper coacktail shaker

To reduce water loss, keep the mouth closed, breathe through the nose and avoid conversation. Do not drink alcohol. It causes dehydration. Digestion consumes water so don't eat food if there is not a sufficient amount of water available. Don't ration water in hot weather. When you are thirsty, drink. Conserve water as best as possible and look for more.

-no alcohol, avoid conversation & look for water!? again with the water; a tired slog is what they promote. I say laugh at the sand, laugh at man & squeeze the animal skin

In the summer, ground temperatures can be 30 degrees hotter than the surrounding air temperature, so, when resting, sit at least 12 inches above the ground on a stool or a branch.

-avoid flopping around or burrying yourself in sand while you loose your mind or rather are in the process of finding it

Body temperature is absorbed in three ways: from direct sunlight, hot air and heat reflected from the ground. Stay in the shade and wear clothing, including shirt, hat and sunglasses. Clothing helps ration sweat by slowing evaporation and prolonging the cooling effect. Travel at night or early in the day if possible

-bright floral cabana shirts and/or a tyvek get up is adviseable

*pictures were unavailable at press time but shall be added at a later date