[Ansteorra] GW camping in cold/hot weather tips

[Charles Ó Floinn]

Another note concerning Footwear:  Forgive me if this has already been
mentioned.  Do not bring anything that you have not worn enough to get the
newness off. Breaking in new shoes bought just for Gulf Wars is a sure way
to get you to the Chiurgeons' area for any releif they can give you on those
blisters you will have.

ld. Charles Ó Floinn

When in the middle of despair, Blaming GOD for your woes,

Want to shake your fist in the air, Angry down to your toes,

Remember, HIS thoughts you cannot discern,

Ask HIM, "What do YOU want me to learn."




On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 3:49 PM, Padraig Ruad O'Maolagain <
padraig_ruad at irishbard.org> wrote:

> Footwear:  Multiple pairs of shoes/boots can make War much more enjoyable.
> Have a pair of shoes/boots that will support your feet well for a lot of
> walking, because you will do a LOT of walking.  Have a pair of comfortable
> shoes/moccasins for wear in camp - also good for the midnight dash to the
> privies if you don't have a porta-potty in your tent.  A big plus is a pair
> of gumboots/wellies/other waterproof footwear, because while you will be
> uncomfortable in wet clothes if (when) it rains, you will be miserable with
> wet, cold feet.
>
> Padraig
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Hillary Greenslade <hillaryrg at yahoo.com>
> To: ansteorra <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 3:27:10 PM
> Subject: [Ansteorra] GW camping in cold/hot weather tips
>
> Greetings,
> With Gulf Wars looming on the horizon in a month, I thought I'd post a few
> questions about camping in very cold/hot and perhaps wet weather, and
> hopefully get some answers from folks to prepare those on our list for whom
> this is their first war:
>
> 1)  Garb:  recommendations on fibers, layers, under/outerwear, headgear,
> footgear?
>
> 2)  Tents:  recommendations on rain protections, ground preparations?
>
> 3)  Bedding:  ground/above-ground beds, bed clothes (blankets, sheets,
> furs)?
>
> 4)  Cooking/firepit safety:  emergency fire extinquishers, ground
> preparations, wood to use?
>
> 5)  Heaters in tents:  proper use of tent heaters, venting, carbon monixide
> poisoning issues?
>
> 6)  Health issues:  Hyperthermia, overheating issues,  insect prevention
> and treatment?
> Irritant plants presention and treatment (poison ivy/oak)?
>
> Anything else forgotten that might be good to share with newcomers
> preparing for their first camping?
>
> Here are a few links that might help in your preparations from a variety of
> great SCA war websites:
> http://www.gulfwars.org/rules.html
> http://www.gulfwars.org/faq.html
>
> Camping ideas from other great wars, these may not apply to Gulf Wars:
> http://www.estrellawar.org/Portals/EstrellaWar/articles/PACK-LST.pdf
> http://www.estrellawar.org/PreparingToAttend/Weather.aspx
> http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn39/GENERAL/pack.html
> http://www.pennsicwar.org/penn39/GENERAL/guide.html
>
> Happy planning and packing,
> Cheers, Hillary
>
>
>
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