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systemsweirdyesterday at 10:18 PM1 replyview on HN

Also the body will increase metabolic rate in the cold to maintain body temperate which is an externality they aren’t measuring. The user of the worse clothing is very likely burning more calories and still not as warm. This would mean increased fatigue and greater food weight on expeditions.


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throwaway173738today at 1:33 AM

Or they can move faster or carry more weight. You can warm yourself by moving or by metabolism.

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