The Upper Bench 005: Trumpkin's Sauna Notes with Walker Angell

Walker Angell shares the story of how he created Trumpkin's Sauna Notes. Hosts Eero Kilpi (North American Sauna Society), Sam Wacha (Sauna subreddit), Christopher (Risto) Rice (Sauna Digest)

Topics: 0:00 Walker's history with sauna and his first sauna build, 2:47 Finnish sauna practice vs "sauna looking objects", 5:49 Sauna enjoyment vs sauna for health, 11:20 An American approach to sauna, 13:53 Radiant vs Convective heat, 18:39 What are Trumpkin's Sauna Notes?, 21:11 Barrel saunas (heat stratification, ventilation, longevity), 27:01 Infrared 'sauna' vs sauna as an event, 33:07 Sauna ventilation, high carbon dioxide, fresh air, 41:00 Walker's sauna practice, 42:39 Advice for sauna manufacturers, 48:46 Rest area, changing room, 50:49 Sauna 2.0, Walker's ideal sauna build

Theme Music: Conga Se Menne "Guess Who's Coming to Sauna"