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The Wonderful World of Winter Camping. Welcome to the 2006 University of Scouting. Presented By: Mark Bishop, Tom Wilkinson & Mike Merrill Blue Ash, Ohio - Troop. What We’ll Cover…. Winter Camping defined Remember, it’s Cold you nutcase! First, Keeping You Warm & Dry The Old vs. The New
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The Wonderful World ofWinter Camping Welcome to the 2006 University of Scouting Presented By: Mark Bishop, Tom Wilkinson & Mike Merrill Blue Ash, Ohio - Troop
What We’ll Cover… • Winter Camping defined • Remember, it’s Cold you nutcase! • First, Keeping You Warm & Dry • The Old vs. The New • The Basics of Dressing for Cold Weather
Keeping Warm by staying COLD • Layering • Proper Clothing Choices • Clothing Techniques • Examples of Clothing Management • Clothing Materials • Keeping You Warm at Night • Equipment & Techniques • Proper Tents
Sleeping Bags • Construction • Types • Materials • Care & Storage • Do’s & Don’ts • Tents • 2,3 & 4 Season Designs • Tips
IMPORTANT! • Consider Winter Camping HIGH ADVENTURE • It requires specializedpreparation • You assume added risk. • High Adventure activities require properly trained adults. • Your unit should make sure at least 2 adults have proper instruction in Winter Camping. • Set up Winter Camping classes for boys. • Schedule pack shakedown sessions before first winter campout. • Communicate equipment needs and instructions with parents especially new Scouts as they join.
C.O.L.D. • C.O.L.D. • Stay CLEAN • Avoid OVERHEATING • Maintain LOOSE LAYERS • Stay DRY
LAYER ONE • The Old Way • Cotton Underwear • Wool Liner Socks • The New Way • Polyester/Polyproplene Underwear • Polypropylene Liner Socks • Smartwool Socks
LAYER TWO • The Old Way • Heavy Flannel Shirt • Cotton/Polyester Turtleneck • Wool Pants • Heavy Wool Socks • The New Way • Poly underlayer (Undergear™ type.) • Synthetic Fleece Shirt • Fleece Jacket/Vest • High Bib Pants/Suspenders • Wool Blend/Smart Wool Socks
LAYER THREE • The Old Way • Wool/Sheepskin Cap • Wool Gloves • Wool Jacket & Pants • The New Way • Polypropylene Head Gaiter • Synthetic/wool knit hat • Gore Tex™ Mitts/Poly Liners • Waterproof/Breathable Parka • Bib Pants/Waterproof layer
Proper Clothing Choices • Socks & Boots • Mittens & Gloves • Headgear • Torso Protection • Legs • Overcoat • Sleepwear • NEVER USE FABRIC SOFTENER!
Clothing & Heat Management • Examples of proper CM • Materials • Keeping Warm at Night
Sleeping Bags • Parts and Construction • Hood • Draft Collar • Foot Box • Zippers, Flaps & Stitching • Pockets • Warranty
Sleeping Bags • Types of Sleeping Bags • Rectangular • Most Common Type • Usually in the 40°+ Temp. Range • Inexpensive $25-$75 • No internal baffles
Sleeping Bags • Types of Sleeping Bags • Mummy Bag • Winter Camping Style • Internal Baffles • Snug fit • Hood/Drawstring • Usually in the 40°- Temp. Range • Typ. 10°,0°, -10°,-25° etc. • $40-$300
Sleeping Bags • Types of Sleeping Bags • Hybrid • Combines Features of Both • Overbag/Bivy Sack • Waterproof or summer use • Fleece Liner Bag • Adds Comfort & 10° to Bag Rating • Zippered, Pinned or Blanket
Sleeping Bags Additional Comfort… • 40° Bag + Fleece Liner Bag = 30° Rating • -10° Bag + Fleece Liner Bag = -20° Rating • -10° Bag + 40° Bag = Warm & Cozy • Use a Ground Pad • Avoid Air Mattresses in Winter Remember, comfort is subjective. Stay Warm & Dry!
Tents - 2 Season 2 Season… • Venting • Rain Fly
Tents - 3 Season 3 Season… • Venting • Rain Fly • Vestibule
Tents - 4 Season 4 Season… • Venting • Rain Fly • Vestibule
Resource Links: • http://www.therainshield.com • Fabrics (Polartec Fleece, etc.), Buckles, etc. • http://www7.mailordercentral.com/longlifefood/AboutUs.asp • Long Life Food Depot (Fmrly Resourceful Foods Co.) MREs ($3ea) • http://www.rei.com • Camping/hiking Gear-Great Deals if you know what you’re buying • http://www.scoutstuff.org • Camping/hiking Gear Official Scout Site • http://www.coleman.com • Camping/hiking Gear-Special Non-Profit Section • http://www.cabelas.com • Camping/hiking Gear-Great Deals if you know what you’re buying • http://www.smartwool.com • SmartWool Socks and under clothing
Thank you for attending the 2006 University of Scouting! The Wonderful World ofWinter Camping Presented By: Tom Wilkinson, Mark Bishop & Mike Merrill Blue Ash, Ohio - Troop An electronic copy of this presentation as well as a copy of the handout is available from Troop 299. Contact Mark Bishop at mark15@fuse.net