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Old 02-05-2015, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mark g View Post
I've found that when I have to work in uncomfortably cold temperatures, wearing a dust has a positive impact on how cold I feel. It seems to capture the heat in my breath on the exhale and pre-warm the cold the air on the inhale. The condensation that forms in the mask acts as a heat sink.

I also find that a pair of thin nitrile (or latex) gloves worn under my work gloves slows the evaporative cooling of water vapor leaving my hands, and makes any gloves feel warmer. For me, these two "tricks" really make a big difference.
I sure like these "keep warm" tips of yours, Mark. As a skier in -10F temps, they really make sense. And maybe a hat, too? Like an old ww2 Marine used to tell us kids, "wear a hat to keep your feet warm."
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