[pct-l] Keeping a VERY skinny guy warm in SoCAL

[Will Hiltz]

Adding on to Radar here-- I'm not sure exactly the name for this effect, but
I've been told also that HOLDING a nalgene with hot water will actually warm
you up.  For some reason the body is able to very effectively transfer heat
to your core that is absorbed through the palms of your hands (and,
probably, the soles of your feet as well).  This is why people instinctively
hold out their hands to a fire when they're cold.  FWIW.  Frankly, a warm
hat should do the trick.



YITOOD,

Leo


On 1/9/07, gwtmp01 at mac.com <gwtmp01 at mac.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Jan 9, 2007, at 4:20 AM, Paul Mitchell wrote:
>
> > The first thing I'm worried about is that one of these guys is very
> > skinny.
> > I mean, roughly zero percent body fat.  He hates the cold, and
> > because he
> > has no insulation, he gets cold easy.  I know how cold it can get
> > in SoCal,
> > so I need to make sure we get him enough layers to be warm at night.
>
> An nice warm balaclava.
>
> > Any other suggestions from hikers who tend to get cold?  Since
> > these guys
> > are only on the trail for two weeks, there's no time to make gear
> > changes so
> > we need to get it right from the start.
>
> Heat up a liter of water, pour it into a nalgene (or other bottle
> that isn't
> affected by almost boiling water), bring it into your sleeping bag
> with you.
> Don't try this with plain old bottled-water bottles or soda bottles.
>
>
> Gary Wright (Radar)
>
>
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