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lightweight snow camping in Oz 11-May-2009 At 7:17:24 PM J Qui

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Hi Wollemi

A bothy bag is a waterproof capsule/enclosure for emergency purposes. I have one, made by Terra
Nova (Bothy 4) which, in my opinion, is ace. You open it out, pull it down around you (and others,
depending on the size of your Bothy) and shelter from inclement weather. The advantages are that you
share company with your companions, you share heat, you can cook up a brew, and motivate each
other (or annoy each other). You remain sitting in them, and aren't really designed for sleeping. Mind
you, when you are in a bad situation, I don't know of many people that sleep anyway.

Traverse sports sells them for $99, that is where I purchased mine. They are reasonably weighted, at
500g for a 4 man. Has a little peep hole for viewing. Has a walking pole pocket too, for use to keep
material off your head.

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/Bivi__Bothy_Bags/Bothy_4_RED.html

http://www.traversesports.com/product.cfm?cid=55&bid=&pid=118

They don't breathe though, which leads to condensation, however it is easy enough to vent it.
Awesome
product. Check this review by Any Kirkpatrick.

http://www.ukclimbing.com/gear/review.php?id=1163

http://www.andy-kirkpatrick.com/site/main_articles/gimme_shelter/

Hope this helps.