This Damascus' thread, but the reason for these items is as much for survival as comfort. I had an outboard ice up on Superior hunting squaw, and when the front hit us, it was raining ice with a dead motor. The swells blew us up on to an island, and we had to wait out the storm for help to arrive. Hot drinks maintain core temp and lift spirits. When you are hypothermic it's a fine line between making it and not.
Another time I was hunting Sage Hens in Northwest CO. Same deal, squall, high winds, low visibility, but unending snow. About two feet all in all. First the dogs and I bivouaced under a cutout ravine bank, but the squall didn't stop. Then we used the gps to get to the Jeep. We spent the night in the Jeep.
Drove out through grill high snow in the AM.
People always ask why I carry so much stuff, but when SHTF, I am there for everybody, not just me.
A cup of tea can reverse all the wrongs with the situation. Your mind can reason, you can avoid doing stupid things.
When ever I see an item like above that shows honest wear, I think there are souls attached to it.
