Space Blankets
First developed by NASA in 1964 for the US space program, space blankets consist of a thin sheet of plastic […]
Cold Weather Camping
The Truth About Heat Loss Through Your Head
There is widespread misconception regarding heat loss through one’s head. You have probably heard one or more of these myths:
Cold Weather Camping, Winter Camping, Winter Camping Gear, Winter Camping Skills
Sleeping Warm While Winter Camping
Staying warm at night while you are winter camping is crucial to a successful trip. This discussion covers the components
Individual Camping Items
If you find it inconvenient to troll the local grocery or pharmacy looking for individual items of food and/or personal
A Sleeping Pad Stack for Winter Camping
I recently discovered the combination of using an inflatable pad on the bottom and a closed cell pad on top
Cold Weather Camping, Winter Camping, Winter Camping Gear, Winter Camping Skills
Tipi Camping
Hot or cold tenting? Each style of winter camping has it’s proponents. Hot tenting usually involves packing a wood stove
Cold Weather Camping, Winter Camping, Winter Camping Skills
Suggestions on building a fire outdoors
The January/February 2008 issue of Adirondack Life has an article entitled “11 Winter Skills Every Adirondacker Needs to Know“. They include items like