That is brilliant. I've actually spent a lot of time learning about staying warm lately because of my preparation for Search & Rescue (which is...jeepers...a lot of learning; I tie knots when I'm between things now, and memorize how to handle snake bites and bear safety). They are really big on the extremeties - two kinds of gloves at least; two pairs of socks on your feet at once and at least two more in the backpack; two kinds of hats at least. You don't have to wear both hats and gloves at the same time, but you must have options, and you often do wear both at once.
Did you know that silk is the warmest fabric per weight that there is? Fascinating stuff. I bought some silk first-layer garments that are treated for durability. It's...well, soft as silk. Awesome. I feel quite luxurious out hiking in my silk long undies, I must say.
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Date: 2010-03-05 03:00 pm (UTC)Did you know that silk is the warmest fabric per weight that there is? Fascinating stuff. I bought some silk first-layer garments that are treated for durability. It's...well, soft as silk. Awesome. I feel quite luxurious out hiking in my silk long undies, I must say.