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Keep Walking in the Cold

Posted by djgreetings1 • 1/11/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS]
Topics: greeting, greetings, outerwear, winter

How to keep you warm while doing outdoor activities during winter.

Dressing in Layers

Next to the skin: Your base layer should wick sweat away from your body to keep your skin dry. Cotton should not be used - save your t-shirts for other purposes. Good long underwear pieces are appropriate made from fabrics such as Thermion, polypropylene, Thermax, Thinsulate, and silk.


Insulating layer: This layer will keep you warm and can be shed once you warm up. Wool, fleece, pile, down in a jacket, shirt or vest.


Outer layer: To protect you from the elements, a windproof and water resistant jacket. It should be worn loosely.


Pants: If the weather is frigid, ....

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  1. 1/11/09
    tibchar12 (guest)
    great article
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    1. 1/12/09
      djgreetings1
      thanks my friend.
  2. 1/11/09
    Moonwriter
    May I please add that is of the utmost importance to keep that head warm. A nice beanie etc. You lose an incredible amount of heat through your head. Living in the mountains myself I know this to be true. And without a doubt layers is the best way to do in the winter, if it is just for a walk or for a skiing trip down that mountain!
    PEACE!!!
    Moon-Writer
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    1. 1/11/09
      djgreetings1
      makes sense moonwriter. as much as possible, cover everything.
      peace to you too.

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