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How to prevent frost / ice damage camping equipment?
When camping in summer rain overnight or dew in the morning is fine as it'll likely all evaporate off in the day.
When camping in winter dew, rain, or sleet could lead to frost and ice on the tent ...
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Does a cotton lined sleeping bag make sense?
I have always been under the impression that cotton is the enemy of a hiker - it absorbs moisture and just becomes a horrible wet casing around you, transferring away all the heat.
I was therefore ...
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Does whiskey help keep you warm in winter?
It is a rare day that I head out into the winter wilds without a flask of sumpt'n-sumpt'n in my pocket. A nip helps one to relax, can mildly embolden timid skiers in my group, and gives one that fiery ...
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Winter Camping: How to warm up your boots in the morning?
Is there a good technique to warm up your boots in the morning? Should you just put them on and warm them up with your feet or is there a better alternative?
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What do I do to prevent and treat frostbite?
I'm going to be winter camping, and I'm concerned about getting frostbite. What can I do to protect myself?
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