ChrisJHC wrote:You can also use a spare pair of socks as a cover.
You may already be carrying them so no extra weight.
Moondog55 wrote:It's a great idea for when you have marginal gear but if you have to resort to doing this constantly in white season you really don't have the correct gear for the conditions.
BarryK wrote:Ha ha, this is totally OT, but the word "bargearse" triggered an old memory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fahf77qzEnE
For those who don't know, "Bargearse" is dubbed, sendup of a 70s Aussie cop show named "Bluey".
My apologies, couldn't resist posting this. Will delete it if anyone objects!
Orion wrote:The hot water bottle trick is an old one. It works, although leaks are an obvious concern. But it's not particularly weight efficient since good goose down weighs a lot less than petrol or ethanol on a trip of more than a few days. I think of it as kind of a band-aid to poor planning. It's always better to just have a warmer bag/quilt.
telemarktim wrote:Hi Orion, You are forgetting that I burn sticks to boil the water and I am not so silly (and inefficient) as to carry my fuel over multiple days. I also have a great down sleeping mat and a good sleeping bag. If you are experienced at sleep in the snow you would know that a little extra warmth is always welcome. Tim
Orion wrote:telemarktim wrote:Hi Orion, You are forgetting that I burn sticks to boil the water and I am not so silly (and inefficient) as to carry my fuel over multiple days. I also have a great down sleeping mat and a good sleeping bag. If you are experienced at sleep in the snow you would know that a little extra warmth is always welcome. Tim
I didn't know you burned sticks. Most of the time that's not a viable or even legal option for me. I personally would rather just get into a nice toasty bag and not worry about extra warmth but I mostly visit a range (CA Sierra Nevada) that doesn't get particularly cold or damp in the winter. Typically it's around 10°F/-10°C at night. Not a big deal. I build a fire about once every 15 years.
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