Daily Survival Guide

This year I'll be posting select items from my new Worst-Case Scenario Daily Survival Guide 2010 calendar. In past years I've posted things that would help with your emotional and spiritual survival and this year we move to the physical. Whether it's zombies, Armageddon, or getting lost in the woods, I hope you'll find these posts both interesting and informative.

*******************************************************************************

Essential Survival Knowledge:
Appropriate attire for Winter Weather

Proper layering is vital to staying warm and dry, especially in mountainous terrain. Wear or carry the following:

1. A first layber of long underwear (preferably polypropylene) to draw moisture off of your skin.
2. A thicker middle layer designed to trap and creae warm "dead air" space, such as a down parka.
3. A breathable outer layer, preferably a jacket, that allows moisture out but not in.

Dry insulation is the key to your survival if you get lost of experience difficulty with the terrain. Once you are wet, it is very difficult to get dry.