I remember reading this method in an old mountain man book; Take two old shirts one larger than the other and sew one inside the other, leaving holes in the outer shirt pockets. These holes give you the ability to pack insulation in between the shirts providing insulation. I would recommended packing with dry grass or fluffy seed heads which can be used as tinder when needed, you could also feathers.
You can easily pack more in if the weather is getting colder or remove and use to light your fire when the weather gets warmer.
Its advantage over other insulated jackets is that you can get rid of the insulation or add to it on the trail.
You don't have to wait until a survival situation to use natural materials. Save some money by sewing two shirts, pants, socks, hats, or blankets together and filling them with cattail fluff, grasses, feathers, or even hair. Try to use only dry materials and replace them each year.
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