5. Keep your mouth shut

When moving about to find shelter or water, keep your energy expenditures as low as possible, to conserve both what little moisture is in your body and what little food you may have eaten. Move slowly, try not to break a sweat, and keep your mouth closed to slow the rate of dehydration from your breathing. Covering your mouth with a bandanna or a piece of clothing will also help to slow the water loss.

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