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<blockquote data-quote="longrangebob" data-source="post: 1576068" data-attributes="member: 3744"><p>Assuming you have adequate transportation in & that you R younger than me so your circulation is up to snuff - </p><p>U said Tent ?? Wall tent, spike tent?? If you can access insulted tarps - do and if not available - tarps even if you have a full cover fly!! Drape it so you have "dry" area in area of entrance & keep snow where you want it -- </p><p>Packable Stove that you can built fire in to lite as soon as you wake to keep the chill off - unless you're going to keep the stove going all nite -- </p><p>Foam pad under your sleeping bag on top of cot -- put dry undergarments in sleeping bag with you so warm in am ....</p><p></p><p>I prefer Merino Wool undergarments - Ice Breaker good brand and not as dear as First Lite - if not - good propylene for skiing good choice - thin propylene gloves or inserts -- Leather insulted Mittens - unless you have retractable glove/mitts - mitts much better than gloves once your hand get cold </p><p></p><p>Lots of good heavy socks & if hiking long days & distances -- carry spare with you as feet perspire a lot and you might do well to change - </p><p></p><p>Hoods Are Better than hats - or both is better still, face mask or balaclava - or wool scarf which can be used around neck & head, face & wrap hat!!!</p><p></p><p>OK sounded like $ is bit of issue - WHATEVER you do -- WOOL as much as possible !! Consider Army Surplus ---- years ago I got a pair of WW2 Swedish Wool Army Issue greenish/grey pants - lotsa pockets & have kept me warm in -30C. Elk Hunting on Xcountry Skiis - </p><p></p><p>NO too pack boots - not good for long treks or difficult terrain -- better a good pair of quality insulated hiking boots & heavy socks - than perspiration filled inner booties that you will not get dried out again till your home !!! &&& rubber outers get really cold as the temperature drops ... If your toes get cold easily consider seated insoles ...</p><p></p><p>Carry matches & lighter - and preferably reuseable hot packs -- and some long burning candles!!!</p><p></p><p>Do NOT get dehydrated !!!!!</p><p></p><p>I Hunt in the foothills of & the Canadian Rockies -- </p><p></p><p>If you do not know Winter Camping - read about "Snow Caves/Shelters" so if required you can make one - you can stay warm inside with just a candle !!!</p><p></p><p>Good Luck -</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="longrangebob, post: 1576068, member: 3744"] Assuming you have adequate transportation in & that you R younger than me so your circulation is up to snuff - U said Tent ?? Wall tent, spike tent?? If you can access insulted tarps - do and if not available - tarps even if you have a full cover fly!! Drape it so you have "dry" area in area of entrance & keep snow where you want it -- Packable Stove that you can built fire in to lite as soon as you wake to keep the chill off - unless you're going to keep the stove going all nite -- Foam pad under your sleeping bag on top of cot -- put dry undergarments in sleeping bag with you so warm in am .... I prefer Merino Wool undergarments - Ice Breaker good brand and not as dear as First Lite - if not - good propylene for skiing good choice - thin propylene gloves or inserts -- Leather insulted Mittens - unless you have retractable glove/mitts - mitts much better than gloves once your hand get cold Lots of good heavy socks & if hiking long days & distances -- carry spare with you as feet perspire a lot and you might do well to change - Hoods Are Better than hats - or both is better still, face mask or balaclava - or wool scarf which can be used around neck & head, face & wrap hat!!! OK sounded like $ is bit of issue - WHATEVER you do -- WOOL as much as possible !! Consider Army Surplus ---- years ago I got a pair of WW2 Swedish Wool Army Issue greenish/grey pants - lotsa pockets & have kept me warm in -30C. Elk Hunting on Xcountry Skiis - NO too pack boots - not good for long treks or difficult terrain -- better a good pair of quality insulated hiking boots & heavy socks - than perspiration filled inner booties that you will not get dried out again till your home !!! &&& rubber outers get really cold as the temperature drops ... If your toes get cold easily consider seated insoles ... Carry matches & lighter - and preferably reuseable hot packs -- and some long burning candles!!! Do NOT get dehydrated !!!!! I Hunt in the foothills of & the Canadian Rockies -- If you do not know Winter Camping - read about "Snow Caves/Shelters" so if required you can make one - you can stay warm inside with just a candle !!! Good Luck - [/QUOTE]
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