Thirsty while diving

[Blackwood]

Being thirsty on a single tank really indicates (early) dehydration.

I generally drink on the order of a gallon of water every day. I'm probably over-hydrated rather than under (need to watch for diabetes).

I still get thirsty. Could be that my body is used to drinking a lot. Could be the dry gas makes me think I'm thirsty. Either way, it's nice to have something to drink. Those squeeze tubes look interesting - I'll have to check them out. I have Tobin's hydration bladder but accidently left it full in the freezer and it over-expanded and now just leaks.

Recently I've been using the Capri Suns. Yah, they're sweet, but a little sugar is nice to combat the salt I inevitably get in there.

 

[highlandfarmwv]

try popping an Eclipse Winterfresh mint in each jaw just before jumping in. Guarantee salaiva will flow the whole dive. (and no, you won't aspirate them)

 

[Moonglow]

In addition to the Camebak RaceBak linked above, there's the Better Water Bottle. Put the nozzle in your mouth, flip it open with your tongue, suck contents, swallow - we use it all the time:

http://www.fuelforadventure.com/cawabo.htmlurl]

 

[dooleyjr]

There are lots of ways to drink under water - everyone has their own tricks. I use a small squeeze bottle with a slide plug top that fits nicely inside my bcd. Take a look at Diver's D\Lyte when you're ready to make up a dive specific drink to quench your thirst!