The Secret to Staying Comfortable Out in the Elements
The secret to staying warm while engaging in outdoor hobbies or just going to the store in the dead of winter is not having the thickest coat and battery-powered socks (though the latter can be pretty neat). This is surprising to many people because it is the first impulse of the inexperienced. Instead, for real warmth in the winter and comfort all year round while outdoors, you need to follow the guidelines of layering. What are they, you ask? Read on to find out. The layer that is against your skin is called the base layer. Unfortunately, many people slap any old thing on as their first...
Read MoreOutdoor Tips for Men’s Attire
As manly as you may be to try to rough it out in the wilderness, there are strong reasons for having proper attire for outdoor hobbies such as hiking and backpacking. Your safety is of paramount importance, but dont discount your comfort as well. In fact, theres a continuum between the two: while a little bit of cold is uncomfortable, by the time your body drops to an unsafe temperature, your ability to reason is severely compromised and you are putting yourself in grave danger. And the proper attire can mean all the difference between getting annoyances like poison ivy and burrs on your skin...
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