Water is the most important survival necessity, and a general rule of thumb is to drink 2 liters of water a day or more, especially if you are in very hot climates. If you're staying at a campground in front of the field, filling a pitcher with water is one of the first things to consider when you arrive. How much water is enough to take on a camping trip? A good rule of thumb is to bring two gallons of water, or about seven and a half liters, per person per day of camping. You should have 1 to 2 gallons of water per day per person for each day of camping.
A person will drink approximately half a gallon of water a day, but more water is needed to eat, wash and maintain hygiene, such as washing dishes, washing hands, brushing teeth, etc. You can expect to need at least 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of water per person, per day of travel. A good daily goal to vacuum should be at least 2 liters (0.5 gallons). Depending on the environment in which you camp and the activities you participate in, you may need more.
Since no one else is helping, I will do my best. On a typical day, the average recommended amount of water per person will be 64 ounces. This is a rough estimate for an average person. If you're bigger, pack more.
If you're smaller, pack less. Depending on the heat, you may end up sweating a lot from the water. I would recommend no less than. How hot do you expect it to be? A gallon per person per day sounds good for people who are active in hot weather.
Colder weather or lower levels of activity can lower that number. I carry a rigid 5-gallon water container for most of my camp. Many camps will have wells to take advantage of. My suggestion is to bring a few 2-gallon jugs per person (some people will drink more, others will drink less and it will get even).
Freeze half of the water and put it in the cooler instead of ice. Bring a 2- to 3-gallon pot. If you start to run out of water, bring a pot of water to a boil and then, when it cools down, refill the empty bottles. If the lake water tastes bad, bring a few packs of powdered gatoraide, or bring oranges and store the peels, put the peels in the water when you boil it and it will taste a little citrus.
Unless you're going to a remote location, most state parks have water fountains or other places where you can refill water for free.
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