[4908] in APO News
Re: CWI & Warm Clothing
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (ameisler@OPAL.TUFTS.EDU)
Fri Sep 29 12:34:26 2000
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 12:23:49 -0400 (EDT)
From: ameisler@OPAL.TUFTS.EDU
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To: Samuel J Hoolihan <shoolihn@MIT.EDU>
Cc: apo-news@MIT.EDU
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On Fri, 29 Sep 2000, Samuel J Hoolihan wrote:
> Their list of stuff to bring from their flyer:
>
> Warm bedding (either sleeping bag or blankets), towels, sunshine,
> toiletries, flashlight, work gloves, smiling faces, work clothes, warm
> clothing, rain gear, & sturdy shoes.
>
For those who haven't been out working in the wilderness much (not that
the camp will be especially "wild" :), I want to elaborate on the concept
of "warm clothing".
The weather report for this weekend is sunny and not-too-cold. However,
seeing as this is 1) the report for Boston and 2) this is Massachusetts,
one shouldn't always rely on the weather report :)
The concept to keep in mind is "layers". If you wear a t-shirt and a heavy
early-winter coat, you will find yourself either overheating in the coat
or cold in the t-shirt. A typical example of layers would be light shirt
under a heavier shirt/t-shirt/sweater with a jacket on top. This will keep
you sufficiently warm if you want to go out at night, but will allow you
to lighten the load as you warm up from doing the work.
And a change of clothing essentials is sometimes useful. If you don't want
to bring too much stuff (and please, don't bring *too* much stuff :) you
at least want a change of shirt and socks, in case of rain, puddles,
and/or mud.
Have fun
Alan
