[s2e2] Desert | Survivor

Long sleeves and pants protect your skin from the sun and slow down sweat evaporation.

Instead of staying inside the metal oven of the truck, Elias uses a tarp and the truck's frame to create a "desert lean-to." He digs a shallow trench in the shade beneath the tarp; the earth a few inches down is significantly cooler than the surface. By staying still and keeping his clothes on to reduce sweat evaporation, he preserves his body’s moisture. Priority 2: Water Management [S2E2] Desert Survivor

A simple mirror or a high-contrast "X" on the ground can save your life. Long sleeves and pants protect your skin from