I quickly made a thick mattress of dry grass and thistle stalks to sleep on. He
naturally thought this was just an accident, but looking back on it now, it is
clear that we didn't have a proper survival mind set.Streams have to be crossed, of
course, but we were crossing this one as evening approached. The value of insulation is
determined by the thickness of the air around you that isn't moving. Back down near
the lakes the snow was patchy, with many areas of dry grass. I drank plenty
of water and had fatty foods, which create heat as they digest. What isn't always
so obvious is how poor planning and not thinking on the trail leads to getting
cold.One cold autumn day, a friend of mine fell in a stream while we were
backpacking. A better plan would have been to get the hiking done earlier in the
day. I gave up at about 13,000 in four feet of snow. I was in
running shoes, and was soaked from the knees down. To stay warm it helps to
stay dry. This can mean setting your sleeping bag on a pile of leaves, or
Nike Tn sleeping under a pile of dried grass. You might even stuff your jacket (if it
is loose) with the fluff from cattail or milkweed plants, in order to increase the
insulation value.More Winter Backpacking Survival Tips- Check the weather report before you go, and plan
accordingly.- Be careful when it is near or just above freezing. Dehydration can cause a
drop in body temperature.- Down coats are great - if you can keep them dry.
Always think in terms of insulation thickness. It would be below freezing that night, and
I had just a tarp and 17-ounce sleeping bag. In planning, this means you need
more "loft"in your sleeping bag in winter, and more (or thicker) layers of clothing.In a
survival situation, this means you should immediately look for a way to create more insulation.
You have to stay warm to survive. As you can see, survival when winter backpacking
is as much about planning and thinking as it is about good gear.Copyright Steve Gillman.
Had we taken this simple precaution, my friend would have at least had a dry
coat to put on later.Had this happened in colder weather (it was above freezing) it
requin tn could have been very serious. They are almost worthless when wet.- Avoid sweating, to avoid
getting chilled from the moisture later.- Don't use cotton clothes in winter, because they get
wet easily and then don't insulate well.- Have more than one way to start a
fire (matches, lighter, fire starter, skills).- Learn to make a fire in cold wet conditions,
and practice.In 2006, I was trying to climb Crestone Peak here in Colorado, after an
early snow. To stay dry, you have to think.InsulationStaying warm is about staying insulated. Seeing
the potential for a fall, we could have removed our coats and put them in
a plastic bag until we were across. It may have been sunny enough to get
his clothes dried before nightfall, and it is always easier to find fuel for a
fire in the daylight.In addition, we knew the rocks were slippery, yet we crossed as
we were. It is easier to get wet than when it is really cold.- Drink
enough fluids. They were completely dry long before dark.As a back-up plan, I had a
small fire laid, with a piece of bark covering it in case of rain or
snow (I never needed to light it). Why do you need survival tips for winter
backpacking? Because even with the most careful planning there is always a greater risk with
winter camping. Why? Because it leaves time to deal with accidents like this. This is
the air trapped in your down coat, and between layers of clothing. I had quit
early, so I had many hours to dry my shoes, socks and pants in the
sun. He was soon chilled pretty severely. I also had more dry socks, and other
necessary supplies, despite my 11-pound total pack weight. Hypothermia is the single biggest danger for
backpackers, killing far more people than accidents or wild animals. Does that sound risky? I
was actually well prepared.First of all, it was clear and sunny, and forecast to remain
so for days. Of course, getting lost or having an accident is always a possibility,
but cold weather makes either of these a more serious matter.Winter Survival Tip Number OneStay
warm! This is obvious. To get the ebook "Ultralight Backpacking Secrets (And Wilderness Survival Tips)"
for FREE, as well as photos, gear recommendations, and a new wilderness survival section, visit:
http://www.The-Ultralight-Site.com.
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