A protective ensemble hydration monitor configured to be disposed within a face mask of a protective ensemble is disclosed. In one embodiment, the protective ensemble hydration monitor includes a humidity sensor to detect the users breath within the face mask and output a breath signal based on the detected users breath. Further, the protective ensemble hydration monitor includes a microprocessor coupled to the humidity sensor to receive the breath signal and output a control signal based on a pre-determined humidity threshold value. Furthermore, the protective ensemble hydration monitor includes a vibrator configured to provide a tactile feedback to the user upon receiving the control signal from the microprocessor.
