Brown sand and some shrubs under a blue sky in the Clark County Desert
The hot sun and arid climate can make finding water imperative in the desert.
  • Deserts get very little rain, and moisture evaporates quickly.
  • Humans can only last a few days without water, especially in a hot, dry climate.
  • Containers can help collect moisture that forms overnight.

This article is primarily transcribed from a 2017 Insider video on "How to find water if you're ever stuck in a desert." Some of the information has been updated.