Discover five easy tips for staying hydrated while traveling for hours on end, according to a hydration scientist.

The hydration expert has five simple rules you should follow the next time youre boarding a flight.

Namely, it can be a sneaky cause of serious dehydration.

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Cabin humidity hovers at 10-20 percent compared to the normal 40-60 percent levels we enjoy on the ground.

The impact that dehydration can have on the body (and on pending vacation plans) is no joke.

Even mild dehydration can have a big impact on kids or adults.

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5 tips for staying hydrated when traveling

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According to Williams, your hydration levelsbeforestepping foot on the flight are critical to monitor.

How to conduct the aforementioned hydration check?

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Williams says the clarity lies in the toilet bowl (pun intended).

While thirst may not be a perfect indicator of hydration status,urine color is a pretty reliable one.

If youre well-hydrated, your urine should be clear or light yellow.

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Dark yellow or amber urine can be a telltale sign of dehydration, she says.

While thirst may not be a perfect indicator of hydration status, urine color is a pretty reliable one.

If youre well-hydrated, your urine should be clear or light yellow.

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Pack a reusable water bottle

Its no secret that everything at the airport convenience store tends to be marked-up.

This trick is so simple, but its something most travelers overlook.

It may mean extra trips to the lavatory, but moving around is also beneficial on long flights.

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Electrolytes are your BFFs

When plain ol water isnt enough, Williams recommends adding a boost ofsuper-hydrating electrolytes.

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Its simple:Pedialyte.

Not to mention: It can be a lifesaver if yourdigestion gets out of balance while traveling.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,20 percent of your daily fluid intake should come from foodsyou eat.

To that end, Williams recommends packing some fruit and veggies in your carry-on for in-flight crunching purposes.

Dont forget to pack the lip balm!

Becauseskin hydration doesnt exactly come from within(!

), usinghydrating skin-care products for long travel daysis one of the best ways to quench your parched pores.

With lower levels of humidity and hydration, your skin can dry out fast.

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