[at-l] weather fiasco

[patv@ukans.edu (Pat Villeneuve)]

Well, I do have a down comforter on the bed. And flannel sheets and an electric
mattres pad heater. I am the climate princess, after all...

If it gets too cold, I also have two sleeping bags, a down throw, and two
fleece blankets. I'll look like that Michelen tire guy, but I'll be fine.
(Doesn't mean I won't whine... ;->)

Give Me HOT Chocolate

TJ Fort wrote:

> Isn't back packing gear wonderful during a winter power outage!  However, I
> have a gas fireplace, so, cold is not an issue.  I'll often, when it's cold
> out, light the fire, open a window and climb inside my down bag.  One must
> keep in practice!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net
> [mailto:at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Pat Villeneuve
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 10:39 PM
> To: at-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [at-l] weather fiasco
>
> The sturdy flashlight is charged, and my pack, sleeping bag, and other
> gear are in the living room. Backpacking is great prep for this kind of
> thing, although I tend to resent freezing in my own home.