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Quote: Originally posted by baz6359 on 28/9/2010

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moonmummy i've spent more time than I care to remember sleeping in cold conditions down to -30 with wind chill and the one thing I'd never go with out is a roll mat, place it as the bottom layer then everything else on top.

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I know that one, it's she who must be obeyed.

Quote: Originally posted by floggitt on 28/9/2010

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Sorry I am a thick farmer but I got the HWB, and I like a bit of Turandot or Carman myself, but what is TLA's I thought it was an acronym.
While we are at it SWMBO?

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Quote: Originally posted by Zenobia on 28/9/2010

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.... I never thought I'd see someone refer to the works of the great Puccini on this forum ....

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i have a lovely wood burner that can be kept stoked up all night..lovely to take away the chills!!!

definately think about gloves and a hat

and concentrate on what is under you more then above!

Quote: Originally posted by smashing69 on 28/9/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by ginandtonic on 28/9/2010

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Which self inflating mats do people use and think are warmest/comfiest? We have Gelert ones but not too comfy.

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Warmest and most comfortable is the Pacific Outdoor Ether Thermo 6.  Better on both counts than my Thermarest Prolite 3 - and much cheaper - can be had for under £30.  Coupled with my 4 season down bag - a warm sleep assured and just over a kilo all in!

Can't believe just how many people appear to use uninsulated airbeds and then have to take a vast amount of duvets, fleece blankets to compensate.... seems a bit daft.

 

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When I camp late or early in the season, even taking dog for walks.  I wear the cragghoppers fleeced lined trousers, they are so warm, whats fab about them is that they are quick drying, keeps the wind out.  I use the Nix Wax, Which I use for all my stuff, when washing.  Base layer top with fleece, Then a soft shell jacket, which will block out the wind, also water repellent and quick drying.  For head gear, I wear a winter buff, these are so versitile.  They can be worn as a hat, scarve, or like a balaclava, they really do keep the whole of that area warm. espeacially the ears. ( I hate cold ears)  If it really  rains rather than drizzel, then the rain coat goes on over the lot.  Oh yes gloves and nice winter walking socks, for extra warmth and for wickering is the thermal socks to go under they are like a baselayer sock. footwear a good pair of walking shoes. espeacially gore-tex type these will keep your feet dry.

For bed baselayers.

hope this will give you some ideas.  Ive worn all that taking the dog for a walk on the beach, when it was really windy, cold and damp did'nt feel a thing.

Heather