Re: winter camping/backpacking - tips for newbies

Backcountry Forum

Topic 1919 of 2104: << Previous | Index | Next >>
Post: new topic (this topic is closed)
View: flat | threaded

Posted by SteveTheFolkie on January 18, 2007 at 9:07:12 am EST
In reply to Re: winter camping/backpacking - tips for newbies posted by Rosh on January 16, 2007 at 7:01:49 pm EST

"Here's a funny tip, learned first-hand from a friend. If you are ice climbing, especially in conditions colder than -25F, don't stick a carabiner in your mouth! ha ha" - that's a beaut.
Also - if it's in the "damn cold" range - don't touch fuel bottles or anything metalic with your bare skin - and never let fuel contact your skin - it's a great way to get an interesting patch of "dead" skin on your hand.
For prolonged winter trips the "daily routine" becomes even more important.
And if you use a pee-bottle (and it beats the living heck out of crawling out of that nice, warm sleeping bag at 3AM!) make DARNED SURE you mark it - having a square pee bottle when your water bottles are round is even better (you don't need a light to make sure you got it right!) -

Replies

View: flat | threaded

Post a Reply

Before replying, please read the complete thread.

Topic options: view in flat mode start a new topic (this topic is closed)

 
More Topics
This forum: Older: I owe my life to... Newer: Why do I need a tent?
All forums: Older: FS: Gregory Shasta pack - near new Newer: steep tech for sale