There are many elements which affect how cold you feel and how cold you actually are at the core, in this episode Richard talks about the subtle external factors which can have a big impact on our bodies in lower temperatures.<br /><br />We've covered hypothermia in previous episodes but the exact meaning of the term 'hypothermia factory' relates to the perfect mixture of cold and wet with some wind thrown in for good measure, the ideal conditions for pulling away the heat generated by your body.<br /><br /><b>Links</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/podcast/modern-outdoor-survival/29-warming-with-adam-gent-real-first-aid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warming - an episode about hypothermia and first aid</a> with Adam Gent of Real First Aid</li><li><a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/podcast/modern-outdoor-survival/7-fabric-layering-systems-synthetic-and-natural-fibres/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fabric - Layering systems to stay safe</a> </li><li><a href="https://outdoorswimmingsociety.com/category/survive/cold/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoor Swimming Society</a></li><li>Wind chill calculators<ul><li><a href="https://www.weather.gov/epz/wxcalc_windchill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Weather Service</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/html/windchillbody_txt.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association</a></li></ul></li></ul>– Subscribe to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/originaloutdoorscontent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our Patreon</a><br />– Connect with <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/about-us/richard-prideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Richard</a> and <a href="https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/podcast/modern-outdoor-survival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modern Outdoor Survival</a><br />– Modern Outdoor Survival on <a href="https://instagram.com/modernoutdoorsurvival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a><br />– Richard on <a href="https://instagram.com/richprideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/richprideaux" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br />– Original Outdoors on <a href="https://instagram.com/originaloutdoor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/originaloutdoor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/@originaloutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Youtube</a><br />– Amy on <a href="https://instagram.com/agreenoutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/agreenoutdoors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a><br />– Join our <a href="https://discord.gg/SqG9ghFuUR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord Community</a>
