101 Ways To Survive In The Field, Tuesday

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"So, this week we're going to talk about cold," Atton said, "And the next couple of weeks, too. Since this is a more in-depth class that already assumes you'll be out in the field for whatever reason, I figure we can stand to spend some time on it."

He was not, mind you, standing in his cold weather simulator. That could wait until next week.

Rather, they were standing in a large clothing store, with a whole host of different types of clothes sprawled all over.

"Today, we'll be talking about dressing to survive the cold," he said. "I want you all to pick out an outfit you think will keep you warm at minus thirty degrees celsius. Then we'll talk about what you did wrong."

He nodded at the class. "Go."

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Layered.

Pick Out Some Clothes

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There's a whole host of types of clothing you can choose from, going all the way from summer dresses to ski suits.

Pick an outfit that you think'll keep you warm in -30C (-22F) weather.

Then Atton will judge you.

Lecture Pt. 2

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"So there's actually such a thing as 'peak layering'," Atton said, when everyone had finished and he'd inspected them all. "Specifically, four layers is considered the ideal amount of clothes to be wearing in the cold. Why? Well, you wear more than that, you start to sweat. I don't think I have to explain how getting wet is bad in the cold. Three to four is considered peak layering for the bottom half, definitely four on the upper, however."

He'd put some clothes down on a table; he was pointing them out now.

"Thermal base layer," he said, pointing at a sweater. "Second fleece layer." He pointed at a thick shirt. "Then a jacket, and finally, you'll want something waterproof. A parka, if you're really being careful."

He cleared his throat. "Now, these aren't one-size-fits-all suggestions," he said. "You'll want to pay attention to the fabrics you pick. Is it waterproof? Is it lightweight? Is it breathable enough to keep you from overheating? And don't forget about your hands - you need at least two layers on that, too."

Go Through The Clothes Again

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If you'd like.

Talk to the Teacher

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He picked this jacket out for a reason way back when, you know?

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