The "Surviving a Cold Wet Night" thread has tips and insight on how ultra light I'm willing to go.

Went to Arctic Survival School at Eielson AFB, AK when it was -42* (at that temp, *F and *C are the same). We had a minimalist kit, but the necessary items were there.

Too little is too little.

BTDT

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