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In freezing conditions, how can I preventing heat loss in my body? |
Travel Info In freezing conditions, how can I preventing heat loss in my body? Travel Tips Here are some tips on how to prevent or minimize the loss of body heat: Wear breathable wool-blend clothing that wicks away moisture from the skin and remains warm even when wet. Cotton shirts and denim pants are warm only when dry; once wet, they lose their insulation properties. Layer clothing, and top with a weatherproof jacket that will ensure protection from cold winds and heavy rain or snow. Keep head, hands, and feet covered to avoid exposure to cold environments. Replace wet with dry clothing as soon as possible. Take off wet socks and underwear at the first opportunity. Breathe through a wool muffler to prevent inhalation of cold air. Seek shelter behind natural windbreakers, under improvised canopies, or in dug-up trenches. Build a fire. Share body warmth by huddling. Generate body heat by drinking warm sugary fluids, eating energy food like sweets, nuts, and cereal bars, and performing isometric exercises. Source(s): http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/17201... Other Travel Tips warm head, warm feet, and layers. 90% of your body heat is lost through your head. Wear a hat. After that, just bundle up in layers. Thermal underwear helps a lot. Also, jeans and other cotton based clothing is not always a good choice, especially if it gets wet. Here are some tips on how to prevent or minimize the loss of body heat: Wear breathable wool-blend clothing that wicks away moisture from the skin and remains warm even when wet. Cotton shirts and denim pants are warm only when dry; once wet, they lose their insulation properties. Layer clothing, and top with a weatherproof jacket that will ensure protection from cold winds and heavy rain or snow. Keep head, hands, and feet covered to avoid exposure to cold environments. Replace wet with dry clothing as soon as possible. Take off wet socks and underwear at the first opportunity. Breathe through a wool muffler to prevent inhalation of cold air. Seek shelter behind natural windbreakers, under improvised canopies, or in dug-up trenches. Build a fire. Share body warmth by huddling. Generate body heat by drinking warm sugary fluids, eating energy food like sweets, nuts, and cereal bars, and performing isometric exercises. http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/17201... The key to warmth in freezing conditions is air space that can be kept warm. Imagine a war air bubble that surrounds your body. Thus down feathers and synthetic insulation are very useful. If you cannot find these items or have limited clothing options the next best bet is a barrier! Several barriers work to break the cold, have you ever seen a bum use a news paper over himself to keep warm??? One that works really well on some parts of the body is actually vasaline. Placed on the back of the neck and on your lower back, back of thighs and triceps will keep you warm from wind chill and heat loss. If a jacket is not keeping you warm enough, crumple up news paper and stuff them into the arms of your jacket. Also look for insulated and heated garments. Layers of clothes also trp in the heated air your body produces. For wet conditions try a garbage bag and then another layer of clothes on top. Plastic does not breath and you will become hot and sweaty, but as long as you don't remove the bag you will stay warm |
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