
With winter conditions firmly established on the hills, here's a timely look at the science of staying warm. In this detailed two-part article outdoor-obsessed boffins Matt Fuller, Dr. Matthew Morrissey and Dr Mark Taylor present a brief history of insulated clothing and equipment, discuss some of the science surrounding insulation and physiology, advise on how to stay warm, describe some testing methods used for assessing a garment's warmth and offer some interesting ideas about how clothing might be made warmer in future.
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