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Old 09-25-2008, 10:12 AM   #5
Anchor
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Default Re: On top of everything else, expect a cold winter!

Most people I know here say that last summer was cool, and this winter was cooler than a lot of sun-kissed Aussies were expecting too.

It is essential to have a good selection of effective cold-weather clothing, and to understand the effects of water on that clothing.

For example: wet cotton clothes can kill you in the cold (google "cotton kills" or see here for more info http://www.hikingintherockies.com/other/clothing.htm). Wet wool on the other hand, can still insulate to some degree and give you another chance!

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