[Paddlewise] Fw: Tenting Tips

> I have a question regarding  two responses to this thread, i.e., to sleep
> clothed and/or to what extent.
>
> My understanding (second hand info.) is that the NOLS program encourages
> participants to sleep in at least one layer of, often at least moist,
> clothing.  The idea being, it can then dry out overnight with the body
> warmth and evaporation therefrom.  This is a NOLS program in Alaska, which
> gets plenty moist, although not typically below 30 or 40 degrees (I
think).
> Seems in direct opposition to the thread I'm seeing here.  This was also
> under circumstances of continuous rain.  And manmade fiber bags (no down).
>
> Fabric type is probably important - the wet clothing of the participants I
> knew of was polypro, not wool, which takes forever to dry out (I know, I
> used to live in a much colder climate).
>
> Is there an ambient temperature/humidity breakpoint?
>
> Natalie
> Galveston TX
>
> > >>
> > Winter tip:
> >
> > Moisture is the enemy, so sleep nude, keep the bag and tent well
> > ventilated, leave
> > the bag in open air in the day to thoroughly evaporate, and use a vapour
> > barrier if
> > it does not drive you nuts (I can't handle one, but I recognize their
> > value).
> [snip - response from Chuck Holst]
> > Re the value of sleeping nude: One night in a quinzhee where it was
> > relatively warm, I decided to sleep in a damp pair of wool pants,
> > thinking to dry them from my body heat. The pants so chilled me, even
> > inside my winter bag, that I took them off. I slept comfortably the rest
> > of the night.
>
>

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