Warmwear

Extra items to manage heat and cold more effectively

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Neoprene Cuffs
£8.00

Neoprene Cuffs

Warmbac neoprene cuffs. An effective way to keep hands warm in wet sections of cave. Close fitting and long enough to form a seal over the cuffs of an oversuit, these come into their own in wet crawls and pitches. The radial artery is closest to the surface at the wrist, so reducing heat loss here is a good way to feel more comfortable. Because the neoprene cuffs are not attached, they can be taken off in sections of drier passage, or when constant rubbing of the neoprene on bare skin could become uncomfortable, such as long, drier pitches.
Polar fleece helmet liner
£7.50

Polar fleece helmet liner

Helmet Liner in Polarfleece 100 It is a truth universally acknowledged that *at least* 217% of body heat is left through the head... Well, not really. But a warm head is a big part of comfort and safety; cold often makes for bad judgement, not a good thing in a cave - or navigating off the Allotment in winter, for that matter. A low volume hat that is made to fit neatly under a helmet without getting in the way, and also small enough to stow neatly when the going gets hotter. It won't keep your ears warm - team it up with the neck tube for that, or get a balaclava instead - but it is *very* comfortable, doesn't ruck, or get in the way. Good for digs, camping, or just chilly caves in general.
Polar fleece neck tube
£7.00

Polar fleece neck tube

Neck tube made of Polarfleece 100. Increase comfort immediately in cold conditions with this warm and quick drying tube of soft fleece. As with all items in this section it can easily be added or removed to fine - regulate temperature. Protects the major blood vessels of the back of the neck, while allowing the wearer to keep fully aware and able to hear (or add to a balaclava to feel in your own little snug world). Teams up well with the helmet liner for lots of warmth and flexibility. Popular with instructors who are often hanging around (but whose customers giggle when their leader wears a balaclava...)
Polar fleece wristover
£7.00

Polar fleece wristover

Wristover made from Polarfleece 100. Tubes of warm, quick draining and comfortable polarfleece, complete with thumb loops. As they insulate the radial artery where it flows close to the surface, they increase comfort in cold and especially drier conditions. A garment which can easily be added when caving more slowly - photography trips, surveying, or when camping underground, or on the surface for alpine or winter approaches to caves. Very flexible in use. Unlike the neoprene cuffs, these can be worn comfortably when long periods of prussiking are anticipated - a useful expedition accessory.


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