Insulation Explained, part 1: Staying Warm by Matt Fuller,

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Insulation Explained, part 1: Staying Warm by Matt Fuller,

Postby wayno » Fri 14 Dec, 2012 6:07 pm

Insulation Explained, part 1: Staying Warm
by Matt Fuller, Dr Matthew Morrissey and Dr Mark Taylor 14/Dec/2012

http://www.ukhillwalking.com/articles/page.php?id=5105

What's better, down or synthetic insulation? What exactly is fill power? How can you avoid hypothermia? How is warm stuff tested, and how best can you care for it?
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Postby Moondog55 » Sat 15 Dec, 2012 8:42 am

Nice synthesis Wayno, thanx for the link
Ve are too soon old und too late schmart
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Re: Insulation Explained, part 1: Staying Warm by Matt Fulle

Postby wayno » Sat 15 Dec, 2012 9:36 am

no probs. pretty interesting, especially the chart for wind chill i wasnt sure how much effect windchill had but that explained it all.....
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