The Wonderful World of Winter Camping Welcome to the 2006 University of Scouting The Wonderful World of Winter Camping 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 Tents Construction Types Materials Care & Storage Do’s & Don’ts Tents 2,3 & 4 Season Designs Tips

IMPORTANT! Consider Winter Camping HIGH ADVENTURE It requires specialized preparation 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

LAYERING CLOTHING

LAYER ONE The Old Way The New Way Cotton Underwear Wool Liner Socks Polyester/Polyproplene Underwear Polypropylene Liner Socks Smartwool Socks

LAYER TWO The Old Way The New 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 The New 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… Remember, comfort is subjective. 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 2,3 & 4 Season Huh!

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 http://www.smartwool.com SmartWool Socks and under clothing

The Wonderful World of Winter Camping Thank you for attending the 2006 University of Scouting! The Wonderful World of Winter 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