At 03:43 AM 12/24/2001, Max Wellhouse wrote: >Since I don't know what a watch cap is, Close-fitting (black/navy blue) knitted cap, worn with about a three-inch fold in the bottom. You can turn the fold down to cover ears etc. US Navy issue for enlisted men. No pom-pom... >may I offer an alternative that >Patagonia makes called a Balaclava. Balaclava is a watch cap with a face...or the place that inspired the saying "C'est magnifique, mais ce nes pas la guerre" :)
>I thought the head was responsible for 50% of the heat loss in the body, but >other than that, John's article was excellent. Back in the '70s they (USN Hosipital Corps school) taught us 25% from top of head...dunno what's happened since. Quick google turned up an article on hypothermia in the water that quoted "40% above the neck." david
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