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VENTILATING YOUR BODY
VENTILATION AND BELLOWS ACTION“Starting with the skin and the need to prevent body moisture from entering the clothing, the requirement is for air space around the body so the moisture can evaporate and the vapor laden air can then move more freely out the neck opening. It will not force itself through the clothing if it is free to leave [...]
if you want to be warm on a cold day wear a lamilite insulated jacket.
Why Down Insulation?Down is nature's undisputed insulating hero. Warmer, lighter and more compressible for its weight than any other insulating fiber, down remains the choice for deep warmth in the world's coldest environments. From sweaters to sleeping bags, down, if properly cared for, [...]
Why Fishnets in a Sleeping Bag?
From John Rambo, 1 day ago... I used your center zip military bag with a bivy and a 2 inch thermarest under a tarp down to thirty degrees. I had a layer of wool thermals, socks and a beanie and froze. I was extremely cold and had to put more layers on and over me. Any ideas or do [...]
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AN INTERESTING OBSERVATIONMISANTHROPE196413 hours agoI've always worn the fishnets under a fairly close fitting layer of poly pro. The poly pro seems to wick the moisture away, and the fishnets provide a layer of dead air space, keeping me far warmer than the poly pro alone. Are you saying this is incorrect?This comment and question was presented to me [...]