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Old 10-15-2009
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This is something I've followed from time to time. As long as you keep your core body temperature warm, the area around your torso and heart, your body will take care of the rest even if they are exposed. Is this true? Or should you still be worried if it reaches a certain temperature.
It is true to some degree, but it all comes down to the rate of heat loss. In a wind or in very cold temperature you will not be able to heat your extremities fast enough and you risk frostbite.

I have worked at -25 C with a ball cap and no gloves, but the air was still and the sun was shining. If you add some wind, or add some snow to the branches the situation changes quickly and you need to cover up.

In response to your other question, I believe it’s a two size fits all market out there, but it shouldn’t be too difficult (or costly) to trim and sew to get a good fit.
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I just got ski masks/hats from Dicks.
I wondered where those went!
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