"Michael Daly" wrote in message
t.cable.rogers.com...
On 22-Dec-2003, "Rick" wrote:

As you point out, any bag that is wet and then freezes may function as
well
as an igloo,

Poor analogy - actually, igloos and quinzees can be nice and warm (well,
compared to a tent or open air).

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Mike,

You snipped off the rest of the sentence, which said, essentially, that
igloos, while effective, are difficult to fold into the kayak. I guess
Ididn't make that part clear.

From what I've read, igloos can be very effective, though I've no experience
with same. I have dug snow tunnels, however, and they are downright balmy if
you are dressed appropriately.

Rick

On 23-Dec-2003, "Rick" wrote:

You snipped off the rest of the sentence, which said, essentially, that
igloos, while effective, are difficult to fold into the kayak. I guess
Ididn't make that part clear.

Or I read too fast - sorry. I prefer to use the snow that's there, no
need to carry any around :-)

From what I've read, igloos can be very effective, though I've no experience
with same. I have dug snow tunnels, however, and they are downright balmy if
you are dressed appropriately.

What I love about them is sleeping in absolute darkness with absolute silence.
I have not experienced that in any other environment.

Mike