Emergency kit for hot and dry places

In hot, dry places water is the whole game. Plan for far more than the usual 3 litres per person per day, and for shade.

What changes

• More water and more containers. Store more than you think.
• Oral rehydration salts for heat and illness.
• Shade: a light tarp and paracord.
• Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, light long sleeves.
• A respirator for dust and wildfire smoke.

Last reviewed: October 2026.