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A relaxing evening in the tent, with my sweaters on, and I sleep really well in my new, warm winter sleeping bag

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3410-inside.jpg In the bag, Backpacker's Pantry Beef and broccoli Stir-Fry doesn't look like much, but it's good!ThumbnailsSleeping Beauty hike, elevation profileIn the bag, Backpacker's Pantry Beef and broccoli Stir-Fry doesn't look like much, but it's good!ThumbnailsSleeping Beauty hike, elevation profileIn the bag, Backpacker's Pantry Beef and broccoli Stir-Fry doesn't look like much, but it's good!ThumbnailsSleeping Beauty hike, elevation profileIn the bag, Backpacker's Pantry Beef and broccoli Stir-Fry doesn't look like much, but it's good!ThumbnailsSleeping Beauty hike, elevation profileIn the bag, Backpacker's Pantry Beef and broccoli Stir-Fry doesn't look like much, but it's good!ThumbnailsSleeping Beauty hike, elevation profileIn the bag, Backpacker's Pantry Beef and broccoli Stir-Fry doesn't look like much, but it's good!ThumbnailsSleeping Beauty hike, elevation profile

I have a few sips of brandy after my evening meal and get to sleep around 23h30. It's chilly, down to 40F. I step outside numerous times to enjoy the bright stars and the Milky Way; no moonlight tonight and no clouds.

I listen to the sounds coming from a few miles further down the hill: trains passing by, residual freeway rumble, occasional airplanes, and a few booming sounds, presumable from the military base down there.