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Winter Camping Advice

Started by RedLeader, November 30, 2009, 12:10:31 PM

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RedLeader

December is almost here but cold and wet isn't a good enough reason to abandon outdoors fun so what advice does anyone have for winter camping and walking?

My only thought is to always have some way to make yourself a hot drink in a hurry. I always take a the burner from a Trangia and a drop of meths. There's nothing better when things go a bit south than being able to get a hot drink. It lifts the spirits immediately and can be a life saver.

Celt_Ginger

A wide mouth nagaline type bottle comes in handy if you get caught short in the night  :o
nakes a good hot water bottle afterwards as well.  ;)

RedLeader

Quote from: Celt_Ginger on November 30, 2009, 05:55:45 PM
A wide mouth nagaline type bottle comes in handy if you get caught short in the night  :o
nakes a good hot water bottle afterwards as well.  ;)

Last time I was bivvying it was lashing down and I was dying for the toilet. My mate had stored his ruck under my tarp with his water bottle hanging on the outside - boy was I tempted :)

666_pack

Quote from: Celt_Ginger on November 30, 2009, 05:55:45 PM
A wide mouth nagaline type bottle comes in handy if you get caught short in the night  :o
nakes a good hot water bottle afterwards as well.  ;)

very true celt..........saved me a few time
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