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Old 11-24-10 | 09:02 PM
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arctos
40 yrs bike touring
 
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Santa Barbara,CA.

Bikes: Bruce Gordon Ti Rock N Road [1989], Fat Chance Mountain Tandem [1988], Velo Orange Neutrino (2020)

Layering your clothing in and outside your sleeping bag; heat packs or water bladders filled with hot water at your feet or midisection in the sleeping bag. Make sure the caps seal well or enclose in ziplock bags;
A candle in a can can warm a tent a bit; a vapor barrier can add degrees of warmth to your bag; a breathable bivy over your sleeping bag adds degrees of warmth; supposedly 40+% of body heaat is lost from the head and neck- use a balaclava to cover both areas. A thick pad under you is most important.
Campgrounds won't be as crowded in cold weather.
Enjoy the tour and your new status.
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