Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
Is this only true in low humidity environments? I've suspected the bold text for years based on my own experience. Never in as much humidity as an east coast summer.
Regarding a feedback loop that inhibits sweat if the skin is already wet... I lived in Livermore, Ca. for 4 years back in the 90's. It is pretty dry there in the summer. When I was working in the yard I noticed that
1) I was not uncomfortable even if the temp was 100 degrees
2) I was not wet with sweat
3) I went through water like crazy.
And I wondered if I actually drank more water under those conditions than I would have back east doing the same thing (dripping wet).
dave