An Introduction Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Backcountry Camping An Introduction Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Advanced: 5th Grade to Adult This is a 40 minute summary of a three hour class. For more information on the full class please contact me at… thebushcraftjournal@gmail.com My name is Eric Reynolds and I am the BandanaMan. This course is the culmination of over 30 years of experience and a great deal of research. I hope that you enjoy it and learn from it Whether you are on a summer canoe trek, a summer backpacking adventure or a winter expedition, you want to be warm, dry and comfortable. Being cold, getting wet or sunburned or being eaten alive by bugs is a quick way to ruin an expedition into the Great Outdoors. So how do you stay warm, dry and comfortable?

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Why is staying warm, dry and comfortable important? Because you can Die in the Woods People who die in wilderness situations generally die from one of two causes – drowning or hypothermia

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Search and Rescue of British Columbia

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Proper clothing is your first line of defense against the bugs, the cold, wet, wind and the sun Proper clothing is your primary shelter – always dress for the worst weather

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Wool and synthetic fabric only – NO COTTON! COTTON KILLS!

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Wool is best for cool or wet conditions, but is good for most activities and in most conditions Synthetics are best for wet and rainy or hot and humid conditions but are good for all conditions and activities Goose down is the best for cold, dry conditions, but loses is ability to insulate when wet and dries slowly

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Always take a hat, a hat is essential In the winter, spring or fall, protect your hands, cold, numb hands are useless

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Stay Dry, Replace wet clothing or Cover and insulate wet clothing If your clothes get wet, replace the wet clothes with dry clothes If you don’t have dry clothes, then put on your shelter bag or your rain gear, to prevent evaporation and loss of heat due to the wind.

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Outdoor Fabrics: Gore-Tex and Beyond https://paddling.com/learn/outdoor-fabrics-gore-tex-and-beyond/

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Care of outdoor clothes Clean layers works better than a dirty ones, so wash your layers regularly When washing at home, read and follow all manufacturer care instructions included with your garment Doing your wash in the great outdoors Keep socks clean and dry

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Layering your clothing is the best way to be comfortable in the outdoors Layers wick away sweat, adjust insulation and protect against wind, rain and snow Sweating and dampness kills in the winter or in cold weather

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable You should always be “Comfortably Cold” to prevent sweating

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable There are three layers and each layer has its own function The Base Layer is against your skin and keeps you dry by moving perspiration away from your skin The Middle Layer, or insulating layer, helps you retain heat by trapping warmed air close to your body The Outer Layer, protects you from rain, snow and wind

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Too Much Sun --Who needs Sun Protection Again, proper clothing is your first line of defense against the Sun Long pants, long sleeved shirt, wide brimmed hat, gloves and sunglasses Sunscreen

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Wikipedia Commons by Mathias Krumbholz

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Mosquitos -- Responsible for more arthropod bites than any other insect In Algonquin Park, they are most abundant from mid to late May and into July

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable https://blog.vermontcountrystore.com/deer-ticks/

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable https://blog.vermontcountrystore.com/deer-ticks/

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Ticks -- The two most common ticks in New York State are The Deer or Black-legged tick and the American Dog tick Both are active from March to mid-May and from mid-August to November

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable http://sharinghorizons.com/sand-gnats-no-see-um-can-feel-um/

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Biting midges, also known as No-see-ums Biting midges are generally low in abundance in Algonquin Park during the summer months

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable A Deer Fly from http://somethingscrawlinginmyhair.com/2012/02/04/deer-fly/

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Stable flies, Deerflies and Horseflies In Algonquin Park, they are most abundant from late June through August

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/park_management/mosquitoes-and-blackflies-(biting-insects).php

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Black Flies In Algonquin Park, they are most abundant from mid-May to late June

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable So what to do about bugs? Yet again proper clothing is your first line of defense against the threats of the great outdoors Long sleeved shirts, socks, long pants, wide brimmed hats and head nets

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/insect-repellents.html

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Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable DEET Has been registered for use by the general public since 1957 It is a broad spectrum repellent that is effective against mosquitoes, biting flies, midges, chiggers, fleas and ticks

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Permethrin It does not act as a repellent, but as a contact insecticide. It is effective against Mosquitoes Biting Flies Ticks Fleas Lice Chiggers

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Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Taking care of your feet 7 tips to taking care of your feet Keep your feet clean and dry Trim your toenails regularly and correctly Heed the warning signs – Hot Spots, Blisters, Trench foot, Frost bite Everything you need to know about Socks Completely lace up your boots just enough to prevent your feet from sliding Footwear tips and fitting footwear Care of Foot Wear

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Foot Marches, Headquarters, Department of the Army, April 2017

Staying Warm, Dry and Comfortable Dressing for a Spring, Summer or Fall Summer Canoe Trek or a Dressing for a Spring, Summer or Fall Backpacking Adventure Dressing for a Winter Expedition

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