I always bring a pad for my dog in the winter. But, she never sleeps on it. All she wants to do is get in under the tarp and lay in the snow. My sleeping bag is warm enough that I don't need her for warmth. And, since she pulls the sled with my stuff, I don't worry about how heavy the bag is.
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