Sometimes you can be in
the middle of a desert and find out that your canteen is running low. At those
times, you have to be resourceful and show some discipline so that the water
lasts until you find the next river where you can fill it. It’s no time to panic
and do something stupid. Don’t get cute and try to drink cactus water. Drinking
the liquid inside them can cause vomiting, pain, or even temporary paralysis…not
a good idea if you’re out in the desert or anywhere else. Only one type of
barrel cactus contains drinkable water, and even that is a last resort. So a
word to the wise, bring plenty of your own water.
