How To Find Water If You're Ever Stuck In A Desert

If you ever find yourself lost in the desert, knowing how to quickly find water is going to be key to for your survival. Here's what you're going to need to know.

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The human body can survive for about 3 days without water, which can be extremely hard to find in hot desert climates.

Look for signs of life if you can't find a water source. Vegetation, birds, and insects can all mean a nearby water source. Fruits, vegetables, cacti, and roots all contain water and mashing them with a rock will release some liquid.

Water flows down, so check low terrain. Canyons and mountain bases could be home to a water source.

Morning dew can be collected with a cloth and then wrung out into your mouth.Just make sure you collect it before sunrise or it will evaporate before you can get it. Use cups or any other container to catch rainfall. If possible, build a water-catching tarp. This will allow even more water to be collected.

Look for damp ground, vegetation, and dry river beds. These things can all indicate underground water. If you dig a hole a few feet deep nearby, it's likely water will seep in. If possible, always filter the water. But if you have to choose between dehydration and unfiltered water — take your chances with the water.

[Orangeboy]

Terrific! Now I´m ready to get myself stuck in the desert, thanks!

[waggyish]

Anyone else watch this because they would regret not watching it, if you ended up dying in the desert?

[javafull]

i was like " you'd never know what's gonna happen tomorrow ", so i clicked ;-;

[NOVA-eikj]

Thanks you're a life savour. I'm stuck in this desert and i just saw ur vid thanks man

[rayhanbp]

how to find water when you stuck at the middle of the ocean?

[seafarer_]

I feel like I'm dumb enough to get myself into a situation where this'll be necessary very soon

[xddailydoseofdopamine]

What if the water doesn't identify as water?

[rockymd]

The real question is:





How the fuck did you end up in the middle of the desert?

[chaeblur]

Me: how do I survive if I get lost in a desert

Teachers: that's not important, but you all must know that Henry VIII had six wives

[zenkaiboost]

A wise man once told me...




"Cactus juice! It's the quenchiest!"

[dannyyydiamond]

Who else thinks they'll never be in this situation but watch anyway JUUSSTTT in case?

[Yarlos]

You got gallon of water? Nah its cool ill just drink my own piss
- Bear Grylls

[xv]

I live next to a desert




This video will be helpful

[GamelutioN]

I'm going back to Libya next month. I'll head south and see if this works in the Sahara! :)

[meowman]

I like these kinds of videos, no bullshit or beating around the bushes, just straight to the main point

[Emily]

No cactus juice for me sir, remember what happend to soka in ATLA no thanks !

[leem]

I live in the fucking middle of New Jersey, why am I watching this?

[mofacts]

wait I did't know it is raining in the dessert ?

[fr]

lol I ain't gonna get stuck in a fucking desert cuz

1. I'm always home watching YouTube
2.I'm always home watching YouTube
3.I'm always home watching YouTube
4.I'm always home watching YouTube
5.I'm always home watching YouTube

That's why

[jacobstravail]

ok...hang on...I have a filter, tarp, cup, and cloth right here in my back pocket...