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See {{subpage|Question bank}} | See {{subpage|Question bank}} | ||
+ | Q: What is the COLDER principle? | ||
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+ | A: | ||
+ | * C – Keep clothing clean. | ||
+ | * O – Avoid overheating. | ||
+ | * L – Wear clothing loose and in layers. | ||
+ | * D – Keep clothing dry. | ||
+ | * E – Examine clothing for defects in wear. | ||
+ | * R – Keep clothing repaired. | ||
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+ | Q: What are the layers in a layering system? | ||
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+ | A: | ||
+ | * Inner - wicking | ||
+ | * middle - insulation | ||
+ | * outer - barrier, wind break | ||
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+ | Q: What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors? | ||
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+ | A: Clothing you are wearing or have with you. | ||
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+ | Q: The rate of heat transfer through clothing depends on three | ||
+ | factors. What are they? | ||
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+ | A: | ||
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+ | 1/ The thickness of dead air | ||
+ | 2/ the amount of moisture | ||
+ | 3/ the amount of air that passes through the clothing | ||
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+ | Q: What percent of you body heat do you lose from your head? | ||
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+ | A: 8 to 12 percent | ||
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== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == |