have a look at this excerpt from a list prepared by an American observer who was going on an observing/camping trip.
Winter Clothes Bag
Polypropylene Long Johns
Polypropylene Socks
Sweat jacket
Ice Box Suit
Winter Boots
Winter Coat
Balaclava
Finger-tip-less gloves
Heavy Gloves
Hand Warmers
can you pick which item made me laugh?
geoff
PS - i should post the link to the full list i guess
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/LISTS.HTM