Cold Weather Clothing

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Cold Weather Clothing
Type Protective Gear
Tech Level TL–1
Cost Cr200
Size 9.0 liters
Weight 8.0 kg
Cold Weather Clothing
Type Protective Gear
Tech Level TL–6
Cost Cr300
Size 4 liters
Weight 4kg
Cold Weather Clothing
Type Protective Gear
Tech Level TL–10
Cost Cr300
Size 2 liters
Weight 2kg

Cold Weather Clothing is the most primitive of gear to protect against the elements.

A full set of cold weather gear includes boots, mittens, two layers of leggings, an outer and inner coat, and head protection. Immersion in water negates the effects of this clothing.[1][2]

It is made of organic, locally available materials – usually cloth, leather, and fur – with the sophistication and degree of tailoring depending on culture and tech level.

Cold weather gear at TL–6 takes advantage of synthetic fabrics to significantly lessen the weight, bulk and lack of flexibility, and has no significant encumbrance in marginal conditions. A full set of cold weather gear includes boots, mittens, two layers of leggings, an outer and inner coat, and head protection. Immersion in water negates the effects of this clothing. [1][2]

The TL–10 cold weather gear is very lightweight, less bulky and made from smart fabrics to automatically compensate for most conditions. It loses none of its effectiveness if wet.[1][2]

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