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Camping at Owen-Putnam State Forest


Sat, Mar 13-14, 2021

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Start:
Scout Hut on Sat, Mar 13 @ 9:00 AM
End:
Sun, Mar 14 @ 10:00 AM
Destination:
Owen-Putnam State Forest
2153 Fishcreek Rd. Spencer, IN 47460
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This is a COLD WEATHER camping trip, so BE PREPARED.

Packing ideas and general list on the Camping page.

Be sure to read "Cold Weather Camping".

  1. Layers, Layers, Layers
    This is crucial for body and legs. The more thin layers, the more you "trap" the heat near your body and retain the warmth.
  2. Do Not Sweat
    This will make your skin damp and put a moist layer next to your body, which is disaster once you cool down. If this happens, change clothes and put on DRY garments
  3. Use 2 or 3 Sleeping Bags
    Two 3-season bags with one inside the other will take you to single digit temperatures without having to buy one expensive below zero rated bag. I many times use two sleeping bags with a flanel liner... that's like 2½ bags.
  4. Use two sets of gloves
    One for keeping warm with, the other when working. You will perspire when you work, which makes the "work" gloves moist inside. Once you stop working that moisture will make you cold... so switch to "warm" pair. Don't forget when you start working again to put the "work" pair back on.


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