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**Pete** · 02-08-2007, 05:46

Just a side note since this is a "sleeping" thread.

Gortex covers, cool weather and extended periods in the field with lots of movement. Packing up quick and little time to care/air out/dry gear.

In cold weather the moisture from your body will move through the bag and condense on the inside of the Gortex cover and freeze into a thin layer of frost. Jump up, pack the bag and the moisture will melt back into the bag. It's not a lot but can lead to a damp feeling when you first get back in. This is no problem with man made materials but can build up in goose down bags.

I would not use my Gortex cover unless it was raining or it got really cold.

Besides then you could say "It didn't get that cold, I didn't have to use my Gortex cover".

Pete

Taught the secret to staying warm by a Ranger years ago.

One very cold morning after a very long cold night and our teeth are chattering in the pre dawn light my buddy, a long time ranger, looks over at me and says "You want me to teach you the Ranger way to stay warm?". Of course I say "Yes!". He stands up straight, throws his shoulders back, shakes his head a bit and says "It's not cold." He stands there for a few seconds with me looking at him and then we both started laughing. Yes, we were warm for a few moments. That technique has worked for me many a time since then.

02-08-2007, 05:46	#20
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Gortex Just a side note since this is a "sleeping" thread. Gortex covers, cool weather and extended periods in the field with lots of movement. Packing up quick and little time to care/air out/dry gear. In cold weather the moisture from your body will move through the bag and condense on the inside of the Gortex cover and freeze into a thin layer of frost. Jump up, pack the bag and the moisture will melt back into the bag. It's not a lot but can lead to a damp feeling when you first get back in. This is no problem with man made materials but can build up in goose down bags. I would not use my Gortex cover unless it was raining or it got really cold. Besides then you could say "It didn't get that cold, I didn't have to use my Gortex cover". Pete Taught the secret to staying warm by a Ranger years ago. One very cold morning after a very long cold night and our teeth are chattering in the pre dawn light my buddy, a long time ranger, looks over at me and says "You want me to teach you the Ranger way to stay warm?". Of course I say "Yes!". He stands up straight, throws his shoulders back, shakes his head a bit and says "It's not cold." He stands there for a few seconds with me looking at him and then we both started laughing. Yes, we were warm for a few moments. That technique has worked for me many a time since then.
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