Shelter? Sleeping provision? For a Get Home Bag?????

Klutz said:
I carry a military poncho and liner. The liner makes a good blanket and the pocho can be used as a shelter. I also reccomend coffe singles or energy gels...something to keep you going.
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Good call. Also, as much as it pains me to say, I keep a pack of smokes in my bag, and these don't get used "if I run out", they are there, to help me keep my cool when I need to get going.

Keeping a clear, calm head, is the first step, in any tough spot. I also have a flask of whiskey as well. It can be used for many things, but mostly, I plan to drink it. A little high octane, keeps the belly warm, and the feet moving.

Not enough to get drunk, but a solid buzz. Sore feet or tired muscles? Throw some Jack at it.

I do like those energy gels though. Saw a bunch of kids using them during soccer tourney's, Gatorade and Powerade make them both.

Moose
 
I would support the wool blanket and small tarp (6'x9'). Add some rope ie paracord that is strong, versatile and can hold the blanket together in the mean time.
 
I'm sure it's been mentioned but contractor trash bags can be used a couple ways to help keep the elements off you.
 
nate1714 said:
I would support the wool blanket and small tarp (6'x9'). Add some rope ie paracord that is strong, versatile and can hold the blanket together in the mean time.
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I love wool, but I try to steer clear of it, when I'm gonna be on foot. I keep a couple of surplus wooly's in the car, but that's in the car. A full size wool blanket, can weigh as much as 8lbs dry, and 25lbs wet.......

Keeps your ass warm though, wet or dry.

Moose
 
I have ultra light Patagonia thermals and a 55 gallon drum liner in mine plus whatever clothes I'm wearing should get me by. Oh I forgot a nice warm pair of wigwam socks.
 
As a side point, since I don't have anything too terribly relevant to add, just this one thing... Can we stop referring to it as a GHB? Cause it makes it sounds like you're trying to make a roofie-colada.

Oh, also... The only thing I've found those fold up silver blankets really work for is radiating heat from a fire towards you, they don't keep you that warm. At least not me.
 
I have been struggling to find the right shelter/sleep system for a GHB for years. There seems to be no one “perfect” option.

I have settled on using a technique known as the Palmer Furnace, developed to prevent cavers from dying of hypothermia in an emergency situation. With the right gear and the right knowledge, it can be quite comfortable in low temperatures.

The technique involves creating an inclosed “mini tent” around your body with a contracted bag, poncho, or bivvy, crossing your legs to draw them inside and minimize the area that has to be warmed. You then light a candle between your legs to provide a heat source. This technique is warm, stealthy, and lightweight.

My personal kit involves a Snugpak Patrol poncho (enclosed on sides, unlike military-style), a Thermarest z-lite, a 12hr beeswax candle, and the little cup that nests with my Nalgene bottle.
(Some sort of overhead cover is nice for rain.)

I put the z-lite against a tree in an L shape for my back and butt. I put on the poncho, light the candle, and place it in the metal cup between my legs. Setup gets to around 70 degrees in 15 minutes.

Just an option...
 
Sheepdog415 said:
I have been struggling to find the right shelter/sleep system for a GHB for years. There seems to be no one “perfect” option.

I have settled on using a technique known as the Palmer Furnace, developed to prevent cavers from dying of hypothermia in an emergency situation. With the right gear and the right knowledge, it can be quite comfortable in low temperatures.

The technique involves creating an inclosed “mini tent” around your body with a contracted bag, poncho, or bivvy, crossing your legs to draw them inside and minimize the area that has to be warmed. You then light a candle between your legs to provide a heat source. This technique is warm, stealthy, and lightweight.

My personal kit involves a Snugpak Patrol poncho (enclosed on sides, unlike military-style), a Thermarest z-lite, a 12hr beeswax candle, and the little cup that nests with my Nalgene bottle.
(Some sort of overhead cover is nice for rain.)

I put the z-lite against a tree in an L shape for my back and butt. I put on the poncho, light the candle, and place it in the metal cup between my legs. Setup gets to around 70 degrees in 15 minutes.

Just an option...
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Some good info there, appreciate it. Also, welcome to the forum, glad to have you here. :thumbsup:
 
Sheepdog415 said:
I have been struggling to find the right shelter/sleep system for a GHB for years. There seems to be no one “perfect” option.

I have settled on using a technique known as the Palmer Furnace, developed to prevent cavers from dying of hypothermia in an emergency situation. With the right gear and the right knowledge, it can be quite comfortable in low temperatures.

The technique involves creating an inclosed “mini tent” around your body with a contracted bag, poncho, or bivvy, crossing your legs to draw them inside and minimize the area that has to be warmed. You then light a candle between your legs to provide a heat source. This technique is warm, stealthy, and lightweight.

My personal kit involves a Snugpak Patrol poncho (enclosed on sides, unlike military-style), a Thermarest z-lite, a 12hr beeswax candle, and the little cup that nests with my Nalgene bottle.
(Some sort of overhead cover is nice for rain.)

I put the z-lite against a tree in an L shape for my back and butt. I put on the poncho, light the candle, and place it in the metal cup between my legs. Setup gets to around 70 degrees in 15 minutes.

Just an option...
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you might add a casualty blanket to that kit - it won't add much weight, but used inside the poncho will significantly improve efficiency.
 
yup - they're more bulky than the old "single use" mylar "blankets" - but they're also a LOT more durable and only shiny on one side -- you can get them OD green or blaze orange on the other side. mil-surp or SOL are the good ones, either can be found well under $20.
 
The great thing about the Palmer furnace as you can customize it to fit your needs.

You can use your backpack and rain cover as a back pad and seat, a small SOL heat sheets poncho as your cover, and a small tea light candle. Or you can use a Snugpak patrol poncho, Thermarest z-lite pad and 12 hour candle as your heat source.

Just experiment with what works best for you. Garbage bags, bivvies, blankets and ponchos can all be used. Go as light weight or as full on as you want.

This thread has some good info:
https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/palmer-furnace.356/
 
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