I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow but, I can tell you, the number one way to help prevent a cold wet night if you're stuck out there somewhere and find it best to batten down the hatches and stick it out overnight is ....
... with a poncho and poncho liner, a big knife and some good fire-starting material and some knowledge in your head.
The Poncho Liner! Little Known wonder. Not to be had when I was in, but my Baby Brother (by 6 years) was in the 82nd and got one for my daughter years ago. She is 33 now but it goes where she goes. College, Africa twice, Europe.........
I was a single dad and we backpacked a lot. North Face was favored. I have a liner now also.
My brother NEVER took his sleeping bag in the Army, Poncho And Liner. Made room for other stuff.
I would add some food, but the Knowledge in Head covers that I guess.
I have had a GOOD butane torch, more than a lighter, for 25(?) years, $40 dollars then, and worth it.
