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That’s a neat story as it puts things in perspective with all the gear we have now. I also thought Siwash involved spending a night without a bag or tarp which I have never done. I imagine it to be long and cold as everyone describes.  I have spent many nights with just visqueen and a sleeping bag which seems to be a vast improvement to nothing. To add a little humor to the situation: Twice I had to sleep outside the tent with just my sleeping bag when my hunting partner started up a chain saw (snoring). It was similar to Siwash  with respect to very little sleep and eyes swollen shut the next day.  

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• Siwash Camping Michael Strahan Feb 11 2006
  • My siwash experiences Michael Strahan Feb 14 2006
  • twice twodux Feb 13 2006
  • "Siwash" by Jack London bushrat Feb 12 2006
  • Siwash Style Brian Richardson Feb 12 2006
  • dumb teenagers martyv Feb 12 2006
  • Siwash Rod in Wasilla Feb 12 2006
  • A night in the wild chignik Feb 12 2006
  • Definition of "Siwash" Camping Michael Strahan Feb 12 2006
    • Siwash Sollybug Feb 13 2006
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  • PWS Daveinthebush Feb 11 2006