Winter Water Warning
When it's hot outside, your mouth dries out and you know when it's time to drink some water. This isn't always the case in the winter.
Make sure you drink plenty of water in the winter, even if you don't feel thirsty.
One good thing about winter in a lot of bug out locations is there's plenty of water around. This water is lying on the ground in the form of snow. Do not simply pick snow up and eat it when you need water. The same thing goes for ice and water you're drawing from a cold mountain stream. You need to warm it up a bit before consuming it.
Failure to warm the water you're drinking can lower your body's temperature to dangerous levels. Ideally, you're going to want to boil it before drinking it. Snow and ice can be full of harmful bacteria that can make you sick if you don't bring it to a boil first.
Here's a tip to help you stay warm in the winter. Boil your water, and then put it in a container you can keep close to your body. The warm water will help keep you warm until the water cools off. Once it cools off, your body heat will keep the water warm enough to drink without having to worry about hypothermia.