This month, our technical article explores Understanding Heat Loss, Insulation and Hypothermia, invaluable reading for anyone spending any time outdoors at any time of year. It covers in detail hypothermia, thermodynamics and all aspects of heat loss and ‘feeling cold’ expanding on this to discuss the benefits of making informed choices regarding insulated clothing systems and emergency preparedness. The article includes pointers for timely accurate diagnosis of the different types of hypothermia and action points for when the worst happens, including the limitations of conventional solutions when aiding a hypothermic casualty. Download this article as a PDF Read more!