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Hey Bulrush,
There's some good advice above. It seems to me that your initial strategy was taking "more" gear, rather than taking the "right" gear--an approach a lot of people take. But I think that if you heed some of the advice of more experienced winter backpackers here, you will find that "more" isn't always necessarily "better". I'm sure there will be more good advice to contemplate. I hope you have a great trip and we're looking forward to some pics! I want to see you in those waders! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


Yes I am busy purchasing the right gear. I won't use it much but I will use it again. I was REAL cold last year (same conditions, cold and rainy), and surprisingly, I did not get even a cold. I will:

- Drop my cotton turtleneck sweatshirt and keep the wool sweater.
- Drop the cotton long john's and buy polypro/wool long johns.

Sorry, they are not waders, the are waterproof boots going to mid-shin or a little higher, not quite knee-high. But they are waterproof and WARM! I found them at Meijer for $25 years ago and they are much better than anything you could buy at the mall for $100. These boots have kept my feet toasty in -20F weather while I shoveled snow. (Must shovel snow to go to work.)


Edited by bulrush (11/13/08 07:29 AM)