RE: Mines in arctic warfare?

[Mike Fortey <forteymj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd bin the book Ann. The batteries don't discharge,
> but they sure don't
> work too well when they're cold. Just leave a
> flashlight outside in (real)
> winter and see!

Yeah. Cold 'slows down' the electrons in the battery
or something (I was taught - ironicly on a survival
course).
If your torch goes out on a cold night and you really
need the light, turn it off and put it inside your
parka, under your arm for a while and you'll get a
minute or few more light out of it.

Mike

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