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StewartB
Between your summer and winter survival gear. Please qualify your location. I'm primarily concerned with the north, but I'm interested in all answers.
My own answer? A -20* down sleeping bag compressed in a waterproof compression sack. (4#) A Hilleberg 2-man self-supporting tent with extra stakes and a matching footprint. (7#) A Gore-Tex bivy bag. (2#) My trusty ammo box preheater with an MSR XGK Expedition stove and two 22 oz bottles of white gas. (Probably 6-7#) I wished I had them all this past weekend. I also add snowshoes. I have an older set of Tubbs shoes that are light and good walkers. This year I'll add collapsible trekking poles, too. I always keep a compact avalanche shovel in the plane in winter. And ice screws, rope, and a packable come-along winch.
I found a source for the Coleman Survival Cat and bought three last year. I haven't used one yet. I think I'll test one once the temps drop. I have a Fluke meter with temp function. That test will be interesting.
I still carry my standard summer pack with a couple of space bags, knife, pot, sewing stuff, food, water, cord, baling wire, etc.
What do you guys ADD for winter use?
Stewart
My own answer? A -20* down sleeping bag compressed in a waterproof compression sack. (4#) A Hilleberg 2-man self-supporting tent with extra stakes and a matching footprint. (7#) A Gore-Tex bivy bag. (2#) My trusty ammo box preheater with an MSR XGK Expedition stove and two 22 oz bottles of white gas. (Probably 6-7#) I wished I had them all this past weekend. I also add snowshoes. I have an older set of Tubbs shoes that are light and good walkers. This year I'll add collapsible trekking poles, too. I always keep a compact avalanche shovel in the plane in winter. And ice screws, rope, and a packable come-along winch.
I found a source for the Coleman Survival Cat and bought three last year. I haven't used one yet. I think I'll test one once the temps drop. I have a Fluke meter with temp function. That test will be interesting.
I still carry my standard summer pack with a couple of space bags, knife, pot, sewing stuff, food, water, cord, baling wire, etc.
What do you guys ADD for winter use?
Stewart