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Re:Archaeologists Are Reconstructing the 'Invisible' Technol... by AlotOfReading on Thursday October 08, 2026 @02:15PM (#50009700)
You need more insulation than you'd expect. The coldest campsites I've ever had have all been on sand.
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Re:Archaeologists Are Reconstructing the 'Invisible' Technol... by gchamonlive on Thursday October 08, 2026 @03:41PM (#50010994)
Since we're talking about stone age tech, would mammoth pelt offer good insulation?
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Re:Archaeologists Are Reconstructing the 'Invisible' Technol... by AlotOfReading on Thursday October 08, 2026 @06:49PM (#50013536)
Can't say I have a lot of experience sleeping on mammoth pelt.

A slightly more modern way to deal with cold sand is to bury some coals beneath the pelt, after using them to cook your dinner or whatever.

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