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Here’s an interesting
bit of information about staying warm in the
cold outdoors:
Here at Katahdin Gear we build our
products to be suitable for the coldest conditions.
To supplement this, please observe the following
tips:
• Food, not clothing, is the source of
your body heat; remember to consume a meal
high in carbohydrates, coupled with some fats,
before heading out on the trail. Bring snacks
that satisfy these conditions as well. Examples
include: Beef, poultry, fish, eggs, corn,
nuts, beans, peanut butter, macaroni &
cheese, vegetables, fruits, cheese, salami
and bacon. Avoid sweets.
• Several shirts, a sweater and a jacket
will allow you to adjust your system in many
more ways than will a single heavy coat. Layers
may be taken off or put on depending on your
activity level, outside temperature, wind
and precipitation.
• Moisture trapped by the skin can rapidly
decrease your body temperature. To keep dry,
avoid cotton that absorbs moisture; body heat
can drive perspiration through many layers
of breathable cloth and force it out into
the air.
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