[at-l] Being warm enough

[askowronek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Amy)]

On Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 12:27 AM, Snodrog5@aol.com wrote:

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> I think I need a vest or something.  Fleece?  Primaloft?
> Down?  All the vests seem to be on the order of 10-16 oz, and cost
> wildly varying amounts.
> And do I need more than that?
>
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> Go with the fleece, Amy!
> Down's the best insulator, but it will compress when you wear your pack.
> Look for a fleece vest with a collar and that's long enough to cover
> your
> tailbone.
> As for the 'more than that' -yes! Get a fleece or wool hat that covers
> your
> ears. You'll be surprised how much wearing that hat to sleep keeps you
> warm,
> too!
>

Oh my yes.  I'm taking a fleece balaclava.  My sleeping bag has no hood
so it's a necessity.  I wore the balaclava all winter for walks and
outdoor
work.  Very nice.  :)

-amy