Cold weather camping

[JohnnyEgo]

One other thing I don't recall having seen in the myriad of good advice that has already been given is to be wary of compression with your down bag. Sometimes the weight of multiple layers in or on the bag will compromise the insulation of the loft. Select areas of compression can also cause cold spots. This occasionaly happens to me in the elbow areas in particular. I usually pull my bag out right when I get the tent out, and then fluff it again before I climb into it at night.

[Irving]

Yes, and not storing the bag compressed.

Everyone has given wonderful advice so far. Thanks everyone.

[Madeinhb]

I have a 4Runner and camp inside it. I have a comfy cot to sleep on. It works great. Looking into rooftop tents to attach to the top. It not sure I?d do that in the winter.


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[Duman]

My sleeping bag is a Wiggy's, it stores compressed just fine, it's tested for long term compressed storage.

The Cocoon, in silk, actually increases my warmth in the bag. YMMV

Getting out of a warm sleeping bag, in really cold temps, sucks.

[Irving]

Tossing around the idea of selling the Amigo and getting a Trooper, mostly for the size increase; but that won't happen for a while.

[rustycrusty]

Biggest band for buck is going to be a cheap cot.

Use the sleeping pads on top of the cot.

Sleeping on the ground amplifies misery more than anything else in cold weather.

Don?t bivvy unless you want to wake up in a puddle.

Make yourself a breath catch and tuck it under your chin and to the top of the tent. Cotton t-shirt works well. It will catch the majority of the moisture you exhale, and keep it off the inside of the tent.

Union suit. Live in one.


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[hatidua]

I have a 4Runner and camp inside it.

I do that. I have ZERO interest in RTT's as it would be suicidal at 2am when the bladder is screaming, I'd be seeing the ortho surgeon the next day if I tried a RTT.

Inside works just fine for me:

[Irving]

So a friend offered to take me to his spot since his hunting buddies moved away and he doesn't really hunt. I put in and drew a tag and he didn't. He was going to go with me anyway, but now he'll be out of town for work. On top of that, we think he might have been hunting in the next unit over so he can't even show me on a map where their spot was since I can't hunt there.

Soooo, if this thread also turns into advice on GMU 33 with a buck tag and a cow tag, have it. Looking to camp where I can get my 5'x8' utility trailer, then hike away from the roads.

[Frac]

Good advice so far. I finally upgraded to a 10x10 Kodiak Canvas with buddy heater. Before that, I was using a two person tent. I hunt 2nd rifle and I can remember a couple years in the teens at night.

I wear a puffy coat inside the bag, as others have mentioned.

Honestly, my blanket is my favorite comfort item when car camping. I have a blue acrylic/wool fleece blanket in queen size. I fold it in half and lay it over my bag. Tuck it under my chin. It really helps hold in the warmth in my cheap 15 degree bag.

I second the Jetboil. I even take my Jetboil on hotel trips. A hot cup of coffee in the morning really helps me. I do take some Mountain House meals for hot dinners.

Coleman Fold N Go propane grill. Small and easy for car camping. Nothing like a good beef burger or bratwurst after a day hunting. Cost is about $50.



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[def90]

Getting out of a warm sleeping bag, in really cold temps, sucks.

Hence a really nice puffy jacket and pants. Wake up and still be in your nice and warm bag while making coffee.