Glenn I had a 30 degree bag and spent a night at -40 in it wearing a snowmobile suit and a light synthetic jacket and NO PAD! Fortunately I was buried by the blizzard, this was at the base of the Eiger in December. Oh sure I thought I was gonna die, but I did finally sleep, and wasn't too cold nor hypothermia when I awoke at sunrise. At least I think I awoke, if I died then I've had a really long bad dream.
PS I do not recommend this. Jim
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.
This reminds me of my own days in the Air Force - instructors never lied, but they sometimes had a slightly different perspective on the truth. 10 miles, 30 miles, what the heck...
Also, I'm going to assume that, what with the separate campsite and all, the "XO" signature means Executive Officer, and not "hugs and kisses." (Sorry, couldn't resist. :D)
Should be a good trip - have fun, and let us know how things worked out.
Sounds like you've got a great weekend planned. Hope it's warmer where you're going than it is up here (weekend high is supposed to be 14 - I'm staying inside, I think.)
Registered: 11/13/09
Posts: 75
Loc: Small Town, SC
i indeed had a great time. i slept in the tent with the XO and Instuctor Long. Since my contract is up, i got offered a spot as Midshipman. so, now i get to be staff. so that included eating steak, and pasta, and breakfast in the log cabin we rented for emergencies. I did use all my gear except my tent and it all preformed perfect. i love it, and cant wait to go again!
Glad the gear worked well. Midshipman - Navy ROTC? (That would explain steak and pasta on field maneuvers! All we ever got was C rations - which were several steps below MREs. My dad was in WWII; I joined in the late 60's - and I swear we had meals from the same lot number.)
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