Re: [Paddlewise] Winter Camping (was: Tenting Tips)

From: Shawn W. Baker <baker_at_montana.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 15:31:44 -0700
While waiting for some more snow to fall, CHUCK_at_multitech.com writes:
<< Here are a few advantages of winter wilderness camping: >>

With blue lips from just thinking about winter camping,
Sandykayak_at_aol.com wrote:
>GREAT, Chuck, bet you get other advantages from the list.  Of course you 
>neglected to mention the bit about freezing your tushie off!  I was horrified 
>about the thought of sleeping under a tarp - not even tent walls???? EEEEK.

Sure, less condensation that way!  I've had a few cold nights when I
didn't have adequate ventilation and the bag got all clammy--with the
doors and windows wide open, it's actually warmer!

>So, all you winter nude sleepers.  What happens when you need to tinkle?  
Wear down booties to keep the feet warm, and pee fast!

>Sandy Kramer who loves living in the tropics

Shawn Baker who thinks the tropics are a nice place to visit, but loves
living in colder climes!

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