Cold weather camping

[Irving]

My Amigo isn't real powerful, but I think it ought to be able to tow something up to 2,000lbs okay. It's especially nice with the manual locking front hubs so I can go into 2WD low if I just need the extra power but not need 4WD. If I get desperate and want another huge project, I could probably get a 4'x8' enclosed trailer and turn that into a camper for cold weather. My real issue is that I don't have any space at my tiny house, on my tiny property, to store anything.

Maybe I should finish this project. https://cosprings.craigslist.org/for...978490714.html

Thanks to henpecked that talked to me on the phone for a good while just now with some cold weather and general hunting info. Good conversation.

[Little Dutch]

My advice is to winter camp when you are in your twenties. I used to winter camp a LOT and had some nice gear for the time. I went out about 5 years ago with the same gear I'd always used and figured it would be my last season roughing it in the winter; My joints actually hurt in the mornings.

Helpful advice time:
A catalytic heater suffers the same low O2 issues as a little buddy, but not to the same extent. I can generally run my little black-cat all night.
A cot with a wool blanket under you is superior to a pad or air mattress. Getting off the ground helps tremendously.
A winter tent is superior to any multi season tent, but they are expensive and you need at least a 3 man to fit both you and a heater and still avoid a conflagration. Based on price, I rank the tent as last priority for me. I didn't replace my nice winter tent when it finally got too ragged.
I often sleep in long johns and my Carhartt's, with wool or smart-wool socks, and sometimes a hoodie for the core.

Keep anything you don't want to freeze inside of your ice chest. It's not foolproof, but it certainly helps. I, too, have eaten frozen deli meat while camping and agree that it's terrible. I take a portable camping stove with me now, and a jet boil for hot coffee or tea in the morning is a must. The Jet Boil will do oatmeal, Ramen, and soup quickly too.

[Hummer]

Well, my guess is that your Amigo and your current home won't saddle you for much longer. You're a go-getter with a lot of life ahead of you.

My advice re converting an enclosed trailer for camping: don't waste your time and money (!). I've seen all kinds of conversions, some impressive, but none were as serviceable, economical, or as saleable as commercial camp trailer built for the purpose. Use your time and money to improve on the design for your cold season requirements.

[henpecked]

Here's a few tips for you guys to make your camping more enjoyable.
1. Most larger towns have rec centers with HOT showers for cheap.
2. Meat lockers want your business. Listen to what they say.
3. Its a vacation take pie and enjoy yourself, If your losing weight your doing it wrong.
4. Its OK to ask for help you might just get invited to tag along and learn.
5. on amazon look up Sink Twice camping shower they run 25.00 They work well for showering and rinsing off dirty meat.
Just put the water into a clean empty 5 gallon bucket. It will get the soap out of your wife's hair and make her camping experience much more enjoyable
6.You can run down a elk if you try.
This is the most important......
If you shoot a elk and its on the ground, if the head is up IT IS GOING TO GET UP. Don't let it

You need to post up lots of pictures for the people who didn't get to go

[Gman]

A former co-worker had an RV that was left to him by his father. He would take it up to their elk camp just prior to the season. Allowed them to stay warm, dry, and be prepared for several days of hunting.

[Grant H.]

My preferred method is wall tent with a wood stove.

A family in my church has the 12x12 alaknak from Cabelas with a stove, and they have been happy with it down to single digits.

[Irving]

tmckay was selling one earlier this year for a good price, but I wasn't in the market then, and don't have the funds now.

[Hummer]

I like all of your points but I end up losing weight on every hunt. Pie is good but candy or other junk food just slows me down. Hearty homemade soups and stews are my fuel of choice, and lots of liquids.

Here's a few tips for you guys to make your camping more enjoyable.
1. Most larger towns have rec centers with HOT showers for cheap.
2. Meat lockers want your business. Listen to what they say.
3. Its a vacation take pie and enjoy yourself, If your losing weight your doing it wrong.
4. Its OK to ask for help you might just get invited to tag along and learn.
5. on amazon look up Sink Twice camping shower they run 25.00 They work well for showering and rinsing off dirty meat.
Just put the water into a clean empty 5 gallon bucket. It will get the soap out of your wife's hair and make her camping experience much more enjoyable
6.You can run down a elk if you try.
This is the most important......
If you shoot a elk and its on the ground, if the head is up IT IS GOING TO GET UP. Don't let it

You need to post up lots of pictures for the people who didn't get to go

[Irving]

I'm at the Army Surplus store now. They have a military bivy for $59, and it's basically like a jacket shell. I'm wondering if I wouldn't be better off buying a large, square, 45 degree bag for half the price, or even a wool blanket to throw over the top of me. I'm not planning on hiking my camp in, so neither of those would be too large.

[ChickNorris]

I vote wool.