what made me laugh?

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

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

[that_guy (Tony)]

Sweat jacket?

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

incorrect Tony - but funny - (i missed that one)

geoff

[AstralTraveller (David)]

I'll guess 'Ice Box Suit'. I think you'd call it something else.

BTW I notice in the photo on his site that he is using a Eureka Timberline tent. In one 12 month period I slept in one of them for 11 months and would have slept in it for >2yrs. Great little tent.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

spot on David

i really cracked up
not heard the term "ice box" since i was a kid

i had to stop and think what an "ice box suit" was - then the laughter came when i realised

i have bookmarked the link - handy little check list that can be tailored to your own needs i think

there is a word and pdf download of it on the link from memory

geoff

[michaellxv (Michael)]

On the full list 'This Checklist' Very important when it comes time to pack to come home. I've done this myself. It just looks funny on the list.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

the "jelly" got me for a bit too - till i remembered the translation is "jam"

and i seem to remember in the old days we called them "ice chests" not "ice boxes"

so i must be a purveyor of "ice chest suits" - ya gotta laugh

geoff