Fruits, vegetables, cacti, and roots all contain water and mashing them with a rock will release some liquid.
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How to find water when you're stuck in the desert
A step-by-step guide to finding water and surviving the desert landscape if you're lost.
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Water flows down, so check low terrain. Canyons and mountain bases could be home to a water source.
Just make sure you collect it before sunrise or it will evaporate before you can get it. Use cups or any other container to catch rainfall. If possible, build a water-catching tarp. This will allow even more water to be collected.
Look for damp ground, vegetation, and dry river beds. These things can all indicate underground water. If you dig a hole a few feet deep nearby, it's likely water will seep in.
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