RE: [Philmont]: Novice backpacker with Philmont questions

Unlike Joe, I have not carried a knit or fleece cap in two Philmont treks
and have not missed it. I also do not carry long underwear or gloves. And
I have had a few cold nights including 2 at Copper Park. However, I am a
warm sleeper. My approach to this on our equipment list for our 2005 trek
is to list these items as optional based on the individual. Cold natured
people will definitely need these items. Others may not.

Phil Brown

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From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
Behalf Of Joe Tavares
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 2:20 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Novice backpacker with Philmont questions

Excellent point on the rain suit warmth factor. I should have mentioned it
when I put my $0.02 into the conversation. Thanks Jon for making sure it
was remembered. Layering is a very important technique at Philmont where
the temperature could change 30 or 40 degrees in just a few hours.

BTW, for those of you considering saving 4 ounces by not bringing a knit
cap, look somewhere else for the weight savings. That cap will do wonders
keeping you warm on those cool nights and in the early mornings.

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Received on Fri Sep 10 06:58:23 2004