Another important consideration is how you dress. After my recent episode over overheating and dehydration, I realized my clothing is part of the issue. I’ve been hiking in the same clothes as I did in PA, and have been dressing too warm
Yesterday I hit up the sporting goods stores in search for some more ideal apparel.
I settled on new pants and shirt and wanted to share because both are huge improvements for me. Perhaps some other hot climate activators may like them.
The pants I’m especially proud of. They are these: https://www.exofficio.com/mens-bugsaway-sandfly-pants---short/1121-6648.html?dwvar_1121-6648_color=9703&dwvar_1121-6648_size=0013932&cgid=mens_bottoms#start=1
They are full length pants, but the inseam area is a mesh vent from knee down, the fabrics is very lightweight and they have permathrin in them for those who deal with ticks. UPF 30 as well.
For a the shirt, Columbia makes a range of clothing called PFG which is designed for fishing. The shirts though work great. The deflector shirts like this: https://www.columbia.com/mens-pfg-terminal-deflector-printed-long-sleeve-shirt-1839771.html have tiny reflective dots that supposedly keep you cooler in the sun. It seems to work for me.
I highly recommend re-evaluating your hiking wardrobe if you are having issues with the heat. Staying cool will help your body hold on to water longer and protect you from overheating.
Evan - KN3O