Layer Your Clothes to Stay Comfortable in Any Weather
1 month, 1 week ago

Layer Your Clothes to Stay Comfortable in Any Weather

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Layering is not a complicated thing. This is the layer where you actually start insulating, or trapping body heat. I have found merino wool to be ideal for underwear, but it's worth trying different fabrics to find which works best for you. Next comes what we generally think of as base layers: relatively tight-fitting but not overly restrictive pants and shirt with the dual purpose of insulating in cold weather and wicking sweat in hot. If you opt for merino wool here you'll benefit from wool's natural ability to smooth out temperature variation across your skin, keeping you more evenly warm/cool.

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The ultimate guide to winter-to-spring dressing
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The ultimate guide to winter-to-spring dressing

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How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter
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How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter

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MINNEAPOLIS — As a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside. No matter how cold it is, you’re probably going to sweat when you go outside and start moving, said Claire Wilson, executive director of The Loppet Foundation — a nonprofit that promotes …

How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter
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How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter

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How to Layer Clothes for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
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How to Layer Clothes for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

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In the great outdoors, sweat is the enemy. Sweat too much and you'll dampen your clothes, and wet fabric will chill and rub your skin raw. That's why each day on the trail or in camp is a balancing act of putting on and taking off just the right combination of clothes to stay warm, but not enough to sweat. …

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