Black bags would absorb any sunshine that might happen to be around, but generally, weather conditions where hypothermia is most likely to occur aren't noted for being bright, sunny days. And a black body radiator works both ways - both as an absorber (good for the cold person inside) and as a radiator (not good at all!). I have heard big orange bags being recommended, as they can do double duty as windproof vapour-barrier raingear and as a means of signalling. Rob. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Oct 30 2003 - 12:02:41 PST
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