In the gungho early years of my survival training, I would merrily
work for hours to make a robust shelter, no matter what the weather. Soon
I’d be soaked in sweat. As night fell and temperatures dropped, I often
found myself without enough time to dry my clothes, even if I had a fire.
The chills I felt were devastating. If I had had the foresight to layer my
clothes, I would have staved off hypothermiainducing chills.
When doing strenuous labor in the cold, don’t sweat! Staying dry will keep you warm later,
but if you sweat, you’ll feel the chill for hours after.
(^290) | Survive!