Partway up we decided to try out my bothy bag. This is an emergency shelter that is like a small floor-less, pole-less tent. In an emergency situation, like a big storm, or just to get out of the wind for a snack, two people put it over their head and then sit down. The drawbacks are that for two big guys (i.e. fat), it’s a bit cramped in there and can be claustrophobic. When Doc and Bullet went in, they panicked and couldn’t get out, falling over in the process. Hearty laughing is a good way to stay warm. Then Doc and I got in to demonstrate how it works. I’ve had it for about three years and have only used it when taking a break to get out of the wind. I bring it cross country skiing or anytime I am out in the mountains for the day in Winter. It really does work and warms up inside really fast. You can also use trekking poles to hold it up.
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Exploring Southern Africa on two wheels
