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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:
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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
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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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