What do people need to survive in the deserts?

Question

and how do poeple explore this envirment

Answer 1

are you aware that there are many different types of 'deserts'?  i do believe many people think of sand, dry, hot, no water type deserts with cactus, etc. but the word desert means any area that life is noticeably absent. it is DESERTED of life.  not true today as we know a lot more than once thought.  there is a very large area in the western part of china, gobi desert, where you run the gamut from severe dry to snow regions.  once into the region, you are committed for the duration until you exit somewhere around afganistan, following true west.  survive?  shade for the day, warmth & shelter for night, water & protection from the critters that do live in these areas.  people do live in these areas and have for centuries, so it's do-able.  by the way, it's not as deserted as once thought.  if it's not out during the day, it certainly will be by nightfall.  oh & one more thing: protection for your skin.  that's a biggie!

Answer 2

Water. water. WATER! Say about a gallon a day per person.

Also if you go hiking in the desert, let people know which area, when you start and when you will be back. Do it in the winter, not only is the heat less intense but it rains in the summer and flash floods are a common occurrence.

ATVs and motorcycles are fun on dunes. Just remember your paddle tires.

Answer 3

Apparently, dates help on long horse rides through the desert.

Answer 4

food, water ,

shade (for the day )

warm clothing (for the nights .which can be freezing)

Answer 5

food.water

Answer 6

Water, clothing to protect skin from terrible burns, salt tablets or beer because it has sodium since salt is needed with lots of water and sweating in desert environments, means of transportation such as a hum vee or jeep or four wheel drive rugged off road vehicle or camel, knife (cutting open cacti to obtain water), an experienced guide or wilderness expert, dried meats and other food, lighter or matches or other way to produce fire, a firearm, first aid kit including antivenom for snakes or scorpions, a compass, a map, and a few other things I may be forgetting.