Field Notes
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Staying Warm on the Water and in a Storm
When you are on a boat, whether it is a pleasure craft or working boat, you are going to get wet. (Except maybe if you are on the QE2.) Therefore,... -
How to Stay Dry Under Your Rain Gear
For some time I have been asked: What should I wear as a rain garment, if the waterproof-breathable variety doesn't work? The answer is multifaceted. We know that the only... -
How to Layer for Denali and Extreme Cold
I cannot tell you how many times I have been queried about Backpacker magazine's comment about Wiggy's bags. The Backpacker "Gear Guide" for March 1998 had the following comment: "Editors'... -
Why Lamilite Stays Warm, Wet or Dry
When you are cold in a sleeping bag, and you note how flat it is, your consciousness retains that information, and you associate flat bags as not warm bags. Therefore,...