RV Life: Heat Exhaustion Symptoms

Above, camping in Chaco Canyon. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Heat exhaustion is one topic I've never considered.

Fortunately for us, it is preventable and RV Life has posted an article on what the symptoms are while one is out camping in their RV. They also have tips on preventing heat exhaustion.

They begin with:

As we move into the hottest part of summer, it’s important to consider the environmental risks that RVers, campers, and other outdoorsmen face. Heat exhaustion is a very real threat to anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun. Even though it’s not always obvious from the get-go, there are several heat exhaustion symptoms that can let you know there’s a problem. 

As someone who has experienced heat exhaustion myself, it’s not a fun time! It interrupted my whole day and left me feeling weak, nauseous, and shaky. Thankfully, we were able to address it before it evolved into heat stroke, but this condition can be quite serious. 

Below, we’ll give you a comprehensive guide to heat exhaustion, including its symptoms, treatment options, prevention, and the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you plan on spending a lot of time in the sun, it’s important to know what to look out for!

 To read more, go here.