When it comes to winter survival, the primary issue most people think about is attempting to stay warm,
and for good reason. In as very little as 15 minutes in cold or wet
weather the body can begin displaying symptoms of hypothermia, which
will include shivering, chattering teeth and decreased fine motor skills. If not addressed, the body can continue to spiral into a deeper state of hypothermia, that could lead on to unconsciousness, frostbite and potential death in as few as three hours during extreme weather.
Nothing
is worse in the winter than walking around with wet clothing or
clothing that doesn’t keep you heat. Clothing may be a kind of shelter
and it's your first line of defense against adverse conditions. The key
to dressing properly is in the layers you select. Dressing in layers
permits you to remove or add clothing to thermo regulate. You definitely
need to avoid sweating if at all possible, thus having a layer or two
to remove to keep you cooled off is a good way to stay dry and keep your
body in check.
I
usually dress in three layers when in the eastern woodlands. These
layers include a moisture-wicking base layer comprised of wool
undergarments, a mid-layer that includes a fleece top and at times
bottoms, and an outer shell that's usually a wool blanket shirt, such as
that offered by Lester River Bushcraft, and canvas ...Read more https://www.patriotdirect.org/survival-skills-to-escape-deep-freeze/
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