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Re: [at-l] Winter camping/warmth



In a message dated 97-02-28 13:28:37 EST, timj@utkux.utcc.utk.edu (Tim
Johnston) writes:

<< 
 At the Oct 96 ASDHA Gathering, Warren Doyle (a multi-thru-hiker) described
 his SUMMER sleeping gear.  It consisted of a fabric-backed silver
 "survival" blanket wrapped around his body in a bivy, sheltered by a tarp.
 NO BAG.  I assume a foil-like blanket would work even better with a bag.
 TCJ
  >>
The "ASDHA" - Would that be the Appalachian Short Distance Hikers
Association?

PS. He also talked about eating Snicker bar sandwiches (on English Muffins)
on the Trail for a week...  Hmmmmmmm...  Don't think I'll try that one.

Russ
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