CameraTraveler@aol.com wrote: > Thanks to all who have made suggestions. What I've learned so far: > > Layering--I have polypro in light and expedition weights, but will have to > look into the wool blend. I got both of mine at Wal-Mart and paid next to nothing compared to say, Padigonia. > ........One suggestion I got elsewhere was to put equipment into a Ziplock bag > or > other such airtight container (I have some Pelican cases) before taking the > gear from cold to warm. Allowing the gear to warm to room temp. this way > will prevent condensation. It should be sufficient to just leave them closed in your normal camera bag or pack. Just don't open it up for at least an hour. > ....I'm also looking into a winter sleeping bag and boots. For boots you might consider Sorel or another liner type, depending on your activity level. If you are hike, stick to hiking boots. > In case folks haven't figured it out, I'm working on getting back to my > long-postponed road trip out west. If anyone has suggestions for great > shooting locales across the northern tier of US states, and possibly Canada, > I'm open to suggestions. Check out the upper Michigan peninsula. The Bad Lands of SD and the Black HIlls are good choices also. Peace! Sidney -- God said, Let there be light! Divine Light: Photography by Rev. Sidney Flack 2507 E. 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74104-1903 http://www.divinelightphotography.com
