I brought it on myself !! Mil-tec bivvi bag camping in sub zero temperatures
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- Bivvi bag camping in sub zero temperatures,
I spend one night outdoors as Britain is hit with a cold will spell can leave a load of snow beyond and sub zero temperatures as low as -9°c
Bivvy bag camping in snow using g my Mil-tec bivvy bag as a shelter away from the sub zero temperatures.
solo winter camping can be lonely and miserable so getting to sleep early something is the only option.
I could say my video is close to stealth camping in my Mil-tec 3-layer waterproof bivvy bag.
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It’s looks like you’re in Scandinavia or Canada!
Daniel the way you say things sometimes ALWAYS makes me laugh out loud!!!
You bring honesty, fun and cheekiness to your videos and I think you're awesome!
THANKYOU FOR STAYING *YOU* 👍👍👍
Get the new earbuds with filters so when you fart in the bag won't have to open the bag and lose all the heat! Same goes using a diaper!
In the early 80s, I was on a military exercise, and I and 3 other guys were picked for a patrol. We were to take point and radio back to the cp, and after our report, we were to bed down in a concrete bunker All that was in this place was 4 bunk beds, and that was it. The outside temperature was -10c, but that bunker, being all concrete, just sucked what body heat we had out of us. The lads tried to have a fire in there, but they gave up on that idea after they smoked us out. We were on the edge of a large woodland. I found a small slit trench, so I filled it with absolutely loads and loads of leaves that was my bed for the next six hours. My kit was a sleeping bag, a Cape which I used a a bivvy bag, my pillow was my back pack. The clothing consisted of my combats, wool jumper, wool shirt, woollen long underwear, a balaclava, and I wore a tracksuit as well. I laid on the leaves and covered myself with loads more, and I slept for six solid hours and never woke up. Yes, it was a bitterly cold night, but there wasn't a breath of wind. As for my companions, they were so cold they didn't sleep a wink. I enjoyed the video well done.
Around 1990, I did a -10C (honestly, not trying to go one better lol)
It was a practice expedition for the Basic Expedition Training Award (BETA) We were told it was going to be -10C and extra roll mats were offered, which would be transported to the site and passed over after our walk with full kit. I was the only one who refused. They asked why I refused and my answer was that on a real expedition, having extra kit brought in wouldn't be available to us.
Anyway! I paid the price but learned a lot too!
First off, my mat was only 3 season! My bag was nowhere near up to the task. I learned about the ratings here. I shivered through most of the night. I tried putting on more clothing and used some under the bag. Finally got a couple of hours. Massive learning curve!
I've done lots of camps since in sub zero temperatures, probably one or two close to that -10, though I didn't check so can't say. Did a -5 in Scotland a few years back.
With your feet getting cold; hope you don't mind this input. I'm sure you already know, but it's also for the benefit of other readers.
Feet get cold first as blood flow is reduced to feed other areas such as the core/head. I noticed that your head wasn't covered and neck open, so massive amounts of heat were escaping.
To combat cold feet, I layer the head and neck. I really go over the top to the point it's uncomfortable a bit, but, the feet soon warm up again as blood flow is restored. Cover the hands too of course and cinch up the coat. Once restored, you can begin to remove head and neck layers a bit.
Good video.
That's brilliant..... Can't light yer burner, knock burner over, big lump of snow straight down yer neck !!! Your videos brighten my day !! Here's A quick tip...... Buy A Zippo, but remember to keep it fuelled up. Easiest way to light A fire !! Keep these videos coming Dan, you're A friggin STAR !!!!
I have just started watching you and it brings back memories when i was younger and had 3 tents of my own. I like the way you are so down to earth and explain everything you are doing and using. thankyou for such interesting videos. I cant go camping anymore due to health reasons but now I can just watch you and you take me there with you... awesome dude👍👍
I'm one of those people! That says hello to the dog and ignores the person! Sometimes 😂
I always waited for the moment, when you recognised that your bivvy bag was upside down. 😂 The rain flap shows it pretty obvious.
Takes a hot tent out in summer, leaves it in the house for a -9 night out 😂
Its all about trying different ways of camping mate
@@englishwoodsman only having a laugh mate, it's almost as funny as that snow hitting you in the head 😂
@@englishwoodsman I don't understand how you wore all those clothes in a bag, because I'd simply melt! I always sleep 💤 naked during winter inside my sleeping bag, or wearing just a thin long sleeve shirt at the very most. Minus -9C is not that cold at all. With the right gear, you'll remain toasty and comfortable throughout the night in any weather.
@@Globetrotter-1 I was just going to type the same thing! I can’t be doing with all the layering. I just use my Bufallo Shirt and pants when I’m out. I’ve never had a problem snow, rain or shine.
@@stanbewick2685 I gather that ..
The coldest I have camped out was -8C under a lean to tarp. I always pack wool socks, gloves and pull over cap in a bag all seasons its 1st in my pack. There nothing like being alone outdoors it’s good for the soul.
I watched another wild camper who also goes out in the wicked cold snow, he uses his used boiled water to fill bottles, puts it in his sleeping bag, one at top, one at bottom, reminds me of the hot water bottles we used when I was a kid,
That would have warmed your feet, 😊
Just a thought for the extra cild nights ,
Great video, stay safe, 😊
Years ago, here in Michigan, I winter camped in a blizzard, and 60 m.p.h. winds, before pitching my 4 season Eureka xt-2 tent, I built a tall snow wall, I used 2 nalgene w.m. bottles with boiling water...
I knew you wouldn't be able to resist getting out in the snow Dan. I was out Thursday night as the snow fell. Soooo beautiful! 💕
I really wanted to be out as it was snowing mate but had to work
I watched this video, and then spent 3 nights in my Bivy, on my front porch, on a lounge! I don’t see how you do it mate!
Rain, snow or sun, always in the woods building forts etc. can’t beat the great outdoors. I’m glad I got to experience it before social media was around.
I bought one if these and each time I used it it was wet through inside and I slept with my face outside. You were very brave to try it in minus 9. Ken
Well done for getting out there and practicing and finding out what works for you. Always take manufacturer’s claims with a pinch of salt regarding breathability, waterproofness and temp ratings etc. especially when camping in cold temps. A few things that might help next time:
1) meths struggles to light in very low temps. Keep it inside your clothing if you can to warm up before lighting.
2) make sure there’s enough room in your bivy bag to allow your sleeping bag to loft. If it’s a too tight and compresses the insulation it won’t be as warm.
3) don’t breathe inside your sleeping bag, especially if it’s a down bag. There’s a lot of water vapour in expired breath, typically you can lose up to a litre over night! Moisture will affect down’s performance and prevent it lofting so you should also ensure you brush as much snow off clothing before getting in your bag.
4) ensure your sleeping pad has a sufficient R rating as lying on cold ground will rob you of heat no matter how good your bag is. “A layer below is worth two on top” as the saying goes. Not sure what the rating was on the fold out mat you used prob 1.5-2? The inflatable pad again maybe 2 if it’s a summer one? Ideally for winter you should be looking at an R rating of 5. Can be a single mat or a couple that add up to 5.
5) the silver screen thing you had I doubt is very effective the way you used it. It’s great for dealing with heat via radiation eg in a car as it reflects heat from the sun away from the interior or behind a radiator reflecting heat back into a room. However you will be losing heat through conduction as you are in contact with it and it is in contact with the cold.
6) down booties are a game changer, I suffered with cold feet until I got a pair.
7) if you have a Nalgene bottle or similar boil some water, poor it into the bottle and pop it in your sleeping bag - make sure it doesn’t leak first!! Acts like a hot water bottle, either put it down by your feet or between your legs so it warms the blood in your femoral arteries. Plus in the morning you have water that isn’t frozen solid for your tea.
8) finally you had the bivy bag upside down. Not so much of an issue with the snow but in rain it would be a different matter. The way you had it, rain would run down the bag, collect in the flap and leak through the zip, it should be the other way so water runs down over the flap and away from the zip. If you lie on your back in the bivy the zip should be on your right. Miltec have copied the design of the US army MSS bivy (Modular Sleep System).
Hope this helps.
I am in Canada and just subscribed to your channel yesterday. I have watched a couple videos and enjoyed them. I will be a regular viewer. I am not a winter camper. I RV camp all summer and love it. Being 75 years old I am not sure I could do the solo winter camping. It would take me a half hour just to get up off the sleeping cot. I do enjoy your videos though and have picked up a couple ideas that will serve me well with my RV summer camping. Thank you for the ideas and tips. All the best from New Brunswick, Canada.
My coldest night camping near Chicago illinois on December 22-23 with the 50mph winds it got down to around -40° with the windchill that's where both celsius and fahrenheit meet at needless to say it was COLD but I'm all for a good challenge. wonderful video by the way! Glad you left in the bit with you spilling the fuel in the stove that's one of the beauties of camping overcome and adapt I feel so many other channels would cut that out and show it light first try anyway, Cheers!
Dan when I was growing up in the 50's and 60's and we were lucky to get egg and chips, stew was too expensive for my beautiful mum who is no longer with me unfortunately. When we did get stew, we ate every last bit of it. Well done my mum, she brought us up to be mannerly, not nasty or negative and I am so greatful to her. Ignore those who say it is not cold at -9 and they sleep naked, what a load of cobblers 🤣🤣🤣. Why don't you put some hand warmers in your rucksacs, they also do foot warmers. I will try to get you some when I go to the shops next and will send them to your PO box, if you have one that is 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I hate the idea of earplugs, Im scared of being killed or bummed in my tent lol
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@In A Corner you know! 👍
Fair point my good man
Is it best to wear earplugs when your being bummed. Lol
Hi Dan my mate and I have camped at minus 1 degree. It was cold but we had the right equipment with us do it was a great experience. Love the channel Dan Thanks for your uploads.
Recently did a camp in a polar vortex that went down to around -27 c with a wind chill somewhere under -35 had a great time. Over here in Canada winter camping is some of the best camping to do.
I totally agree!, Much can be learned out winter camping..
Deployed in Bosnia during the war, our Landrover broke down and we were stuck overnight with the temp down to -40C (with wind chill factor) It was fun peeing in the tyre tracks and watching it freeze instanly, not so much fun was accidently touching the outside of the vehicle with no gloves on :(
Common sense tells me it doesn't get that cold in that country since it's too south. But I might be wrong though.
@@sergeyloverow2105 Yeah, you are wrong. www.kyivpost.com/wp-content/uploads/data/uploads/e/iblock/en_articles/122673/9365/original.jpg
I do like that centre zipped sleeping bag, I always get tangled in bags so after I bought the thermarest xthem max I got a down quilt and its a game changer for me
Center zip sleeping bag are better
Genuinely, the coldest I've ever camped was -18'C at a Live Action Roleplaying Event in the UK (Now infamous for that reason, it's simply known as 'The Cold One' - Empire LARP for anyone interested).
I was sleeping in a one man vango tent at the time and got back to my tent at 2am.
I pulled back the tent flap and got showered in broken shards of ice (more dramatic than it sounds). My whole tent had been covered in ice.
I was fine once I was in my bag, but my metal water bottle burst in the night as its contents froze (lesson learned) and I had to warm my gas canister with a lighter in the morning to get it working for my morning brew.
Well done Dan, my claustrophobia wouldn’t last 5 mins in a bivvy bag.
Good work getting through the night.
Like you say good to test your kit but with a level head if you need to bail.
Life’s all about memories and your making them.
All the best fella
Johnny 😊👊🔥
Thank goodness I don’t get claustrophobic!
@@whicks3 it’s a bloody nightmare 🤦🏼♂️
Me and my daughter camped out Friday night and I can agree with you it was cold but our kit worked well .. keep up the content 👌
Snow always looks very pretty but I’m very glad I live on the Solent in the uk as family the coldest we camped in was about 10 we all slept in the big compartment but was still chilly but the boys 12&10 had a great time ❤
Bloody great show cheers, thanks again for letting us see you get cold 🥶. Please take care of yourself and see you soon AkA Night owl from Luton 💯🇬🇧👍
-9 would be lovely!! We’ve been stuck in a polar vortex here in Alberta with temps around -25c with a windchill on top. The snow in the front garden is close to two foot deep! Really enjoy your videos and your positive outlook on life! Thank you for sharing!
Alberta has a continental climate, which means the air is much drier. The UK has a temperate oceanic and humid climate which means its very damp, which means the cold feels much colder and penetrates alot more than in your climate. You would have to experience a uk winter to understand. Although I can imagine that minus 25 is bloody horrible 😂
@@leothelegend8201 lived in Southern Ontario where we had the lake effect in winter. Used to say the cold was lazy..it’d go through you not around. The dry cold here in Alberta is definitely different. Sometimes I curse my ancestors for leaving the Scottish Highlands 200 years ago. I could be tucked up in a croft enjoying tea and scones instead of frostbite lol
@Lori Leavitt 'Lazy cold' what a beautiful way to describe it. I live in Yorkshire which is very similar to the Scottish Highlands in some places. I live on the edge of the Yorkshire dales national park, if you get the time have a look at some images on Google. The scenery is stunning. Your more than welcome to come walk the hills with me anytime 😊
@@leothelegend8201 The Dales are beautiful. You are most fortunate to live near them. I am closer to the back country and wilderness of the Rockies. Don’t camp or hike them like before…have run into bears
@@lorileavitt392 😳😳😳😳😱🐻 I would NEVER camp if we had bears in the UK. I live iñ Manchester UK and if I remember correctly even WE had snow growing up but these days we are lucky to get -1degrees 😮😮😦 and the only danger in the UK are human beings, namely kids and teens.
Well done its all about different experiences to me. Ear buds are a must in the wild, loved the humour asking us to say something. Lol snow on your head at least it wasn't a widow maker. I've brought socks lots of times and never used them yet but you can bet I'll forget them when I do need them. All the snow had gone by ten am in my neck of the woods
Cool vid as always too, thank you.
Still got my non-hooped green gore tex bivi bag (diagonal zip) made by Survival Aids of Penrith, I used in my TA days in the late '80s. It's still good today. I used to do fresh socks before bed, it makes a difference.
In the United States, my coldest was 25F degree(-3C).
Used my dads large canvas tent. Wool blankets under an air mattress and the black sleeping bag from MSS sleep system.
Keep up the good videos.
Excellent video please take care in this freezing 🥶 weather thanks mate
I always talk to myself when camping mate, it’s the only way I can consult a professional 😂😂😂
I think I still talk when the camera is off 🤣🤣
Lol Im from Northern Canada, -9 is t-shirt weather🤪 we all get happy when its that warm. Coldest Ive ever camped in was around -27, its all about a full belly, wool & a great sleeping bag. I just zip myself up & im toasty when I wake up. I think after a while you get used to the cold. Our cold is a dry cold, not wet, its the wind chill that gets you. Happy camping🇨🇦😁
Yes Dan i know that letting yourself down feeling. Especially when it nearly cost me a toe at -7°C bivy bag camp.
Awesome video your One brave man x
Great video Dan, you make me feel cold just watching it, very brave, well done 👍
Great video and good idea to test the gear near home thanks for sharing 👍
cool overnighter excuse the pun good info those clear snowy nights with a bright moon are awesome and theres nowt like that first brew have fun be safe mick out
Love the vid Dan. Top tip from my forces days. Remember, if ya can, the 6 'P's.....
(P)roper (P)lanning (P)revents (P)iss (P)oor (P)erformance.
All the best to ya mate. Stevie M
Great video Dan and was good seeing you're trusted equipment work well 😂
we had one last year forcast said 6 degrees ended up dropping to -1 and when you arnt fully preped for that its an interesting experience :D
awesome vid as always!
Coldest for me was last winter here in Northern Greece when it was -11 (I made a video on my channel). I really enjoyed it. Great video Dan. All the best mate, Jono 👍🙂❄️🏕️
Major Respect to you mate 🤩💪 going out in that weather -2 max I've been out not in snow especially here when it will dissolve and get muddy were I am. I've got three different sleeping bags and in the spare pockets keep a extra set of socks and undies ☺️ plus nalgene plastic bottle because you can put in unused hot water and make it a water bottle for your bag, keeps it nice and warm before you get in. 🥰🥰🥰
Stay safe mate and enjoy the outdoors
I make stew, mince and casseroles about once a week during the winter. It balances out the junk/processed stuff that I usually eat and is 10 times more tasty and enjoyable.
This was a good natured, chill EW video...as always.👍
I used to sledge, climb trees in the top woods, make rope swings basically hangout with all the kids on the street. Happy Days!
Thankyou for watching
I would never go out by myself camping . I always had many people with me at all times.70s to the 80s & 90s best time to go boating, camping,fishing,. pond hoppin to see if you can catch a big Northern Pike ohhh soo good to eat.
Nothing better than a good pan of stew😊
-12 is the coldest I have camped in, at a bushcraft meeting in South Wales, it was snowing heavily then froze over night, people's gas stoves wouldn't work etc, it was a brutally cold weekend, great stuff
Top tip Dan ,carry a couple of black bags preferably without holes you can put them over your feet to insulate if you forget thick or teo of socks ,carry as part of kit always has other uses too like obviously rubbish etc.... marigolds or surgical gloves for hands too make z difference by trapping heat...
Love the snow graet one
I stumbled across your channel while looking for reviews on small lightweight camping gear for my weekend roadtrips. (Only have a small sportscar, so space is at a premium) Found your presentation so natural, that I got hooked. Honest, natural and down to earth it's brilliant 😀. I've now binge watched many of your videos and enjoyed every one of them. Oh, and also picked up some great tips too. May your channel grow and grow. 👍
Welcome to the channel ivan
I enjoy your videos Dan,..being ex army, I have lived life on the rough side a fair bit and loved every minute, keep up the great shows mate, take it easy,.. Alan, Bendigo,.. Australia.
Here’s a tip, always carry a small shovel and an axe or a portable bow saw….a good Bowie knife and dry socks and layers of woollies…and the means to make a fire…drier lint covered in a bit of petroleum jelly and a bic lighter will get your fire started. You can build a shelter and keep yourself warm and relatively comfortable.
just wanted to say i love your channel been watching years your up there imo with paul messner cos you say it how it is carry on bud
Well done Dan for getting out there. Worth seeing the difficulty of lighting an alcohol/meths stove in cold weather. The liquid doesnt give off as much vapour when its cold, and thats what ignites with the spark. You can keep the fuel inside a jacket before you light it to help it go. Looked like a fantastic camp.
I used to have to light a meths stove many a time in sub zero temperatures but never attempted it with a firesteel! I used to dip a twisted bit of tissue in the meths and light that first with a lighter, then put it inside the meths stove. A bit messy but effective.
Very true meths does need to be warm to light I keep mine in an inside pocket and us a flame to get it to light in the winter. Also if it changes colour it is a lot less flammable
When I was around 18 we built an igloo and slept in it at -25 in northern Ontario. I'm now 60 and have a bit more sense 😂. Cheers 🍻🇨🇦
Awesome video ❤ I hope we get some snow this yr.
-4/-5 there abouts, hammock with the black bag of the usgi sleep system. Very difficult to sleep as the air chills you as you breath so I spent most of the night completely inside the bag knowing full well id be soaked with condensation which was fine as it was only an overnighter. Cheers for the content Dan, not had much time to watch your videos since furlough ended but it's good to see You're still a real one
Well done Dan , extreme conditions to be out in. 👍🏻
Another great video, thanks. Just my humble opinion, but you might want to try putting the foil blanket under the air mattress. The air mattress works by your body warming the air inside it to a certain degree. By putting the foil blanket on top of it you have prevented this happening. But it would work if the foil blanket was at the bottom creating a barrier between the ground and your bed, it would then allow the more expensive and technical air mattress to do its thing. That’s my thoughts anyway.
Keep up the good work👍🏻
I really like my mil-tec bivvy. The side zip makes life easy.
But you probably don't use it upside down 😉
10:08 right on the word snow . Great video thanks .
1987, welsh mountains our piss was feezing on the floor and 58ptn water bottles were freezing up. 40 sets of chattering teeth. no winter kit. pre gotex so pvc crisp packet water proofs, ground sheet roll mat 58 ptn doss bag and 58ptn poncho canvas sponge webbing made for a wet cold miserable experience. oh and no fires allowed.
Hi really enjoyed this video leaning stuff to, thanks for sharing
The cold is not for me. Maybe if I was younger I might try it. I used to be fairly tolerant of cold weather when I was a young man. Not so much anymore. Thanks for sharing.
Mittens are better than gloves to keep your hands warm. There are the ice-fishing type that allows you to pull back the finger area to do fine work, then pull them back over again.
Brilliant thanks
Thankyou for watching
I did -5 once. Luckily the kit was good for it so I was snug and toasty until getting up to make the morning brew!
Thank you for sharing 👍
I've never used a thermometer at the time when I camped out in northern Norway. So I would say between -10 to -30 ish. We dug a snow hole.
Great. Video. I give you credit, you are tough. There's no way I would go camping in that cold. I would be in the hospital the next day. I love watching you though. Ha! Keep the vids coming. Have a terrific week.
I have camp in 55 degrees Fahrenheit. 😊 I camp when it's comfortable. I will survive when I have to but the rest of the time I like to live well.
Good morning, just my opinion.
In regards to the children playing
and making noise, that's the way
I grew up! We played after chores were done until the street
Light's came on. It was a great childhood and different times.
Great video ! Florida, USA
Yep I remember the days we had to go in when the street lights came on
We was the same, we even remembered the mad man camping in the woods talking to himself 😂😂 (sorry Dan)👍👍👍
I’ve only been out in -2 degrees! Loved it though. Chilly with the wood burner.
My mate and I used to Night Fish all year round. We had a few cold nights over the years, but we were off the ground in a bivvy with a gas heater in case one of us slipped and fell in.
Watching you on the big telly for a change !
I have those gloves as well. Waiting for Temps to increase before I'm camping again - the dog can't take it 🤣. Coldest I've done was only -3 /-5 in Brecon 2008 .
-4 this past weekend
Have been out in minus 20 degrees with ice on the track 25cm (10inches) thick. Was out for 4 days. We were at 1800 to 2000m ASL, but we had the luxury of warming ourselves by the thermal volcanic vents from time to time. It's quite common for us to be out in minus 10 to 15 degrees. Enjoyed the video ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ 😀😀
Started watching but need to pop out. Looking forward to seeing how you get on
Great upload Dan 😊 next time please cook a meal even 2min noodles lol baked beans and a nice crusty roll anyways I always love your camping trips and good on you buddy for getting out, Cat 😊
coldest I don't know, but it was yrs back on a Scotish camp site near Ben Nevis. new to camping and everything was dirt cheap so made for summer, it was April and I couldn't sleep because of the cold.
In the morning I noticed a fire bucket filled with water, only it was now a solid block of ice.
I was impressed I'd made it through the night to be honest.
Hi woodsman here again have to stop meeting like this haha. Very good video to cold for me from sylvia ukxx.
Hi. BEAUTIFUL. SCENERIES. LANDSCAPE. AWESOME. HIKING. CAMPING.
I studied archaeology at uni, and was interested in marine archaeology so me and a few other trained in Norway (as you do). We lived in Bodø which is fair north and remote. Got down to -24 and -26... and we decided that that would be a great time to hike and camp; it was NOT a great time 😐. We packed up after about 4 hours and drove to a nearby lodge. In the UK I've camped between -6 and -7, now that was good times!
Another great video if possible can you do a review on different sleeping bag liners see which you think adds the most warmth
🤣🤣🤣 I'm dying, Dan. The spilling alcohol, the stove lid, the snow shower... LOOOL You make my day. 😆😆😆 Greetings from sunny Western Mediterranean sea shore.
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Rub it in why don't ya😂
@justalitttleun Projecting your own hom0sexu4l dreams, huh?
Oh I love dumplings my mum makes them about the size of tennis balls also toad in the hole is another good one
Happy days brother 👍🏻👍🏻😎
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Dan, Simple great Vlog. next bag socks! Cheers
Mate talking about sledding on a old bin lid lol😂now that’s taking me back to my childhood 👍😂
Nice video thanks
STew's and good Old Chicken veg & Potatoes was our staples back in the 80's
Coldest I've done is about minus 10 in Scotland. Condensation is the biggest problem that I don't like as it's hard to dry out for the next night. Hot tenting is better for keeping gear nice and dry.
Top tip (apart from not forgetting your socks) is to brush the snow off your jacket before getting into your sleeping bag :)
Unexpected Minus five August bank holiday weekend in Wales. Only had cheap summer weight sleeping bags. Newspapers found to insulate floor under bags. Had meal in pub then retire to tent spent a cold night in bags with all our clothes on. Learnt the hard way to always carry a pair of long wool sleeping socks.
My tip would be, put some hand warmer pads in your boots then seal them in with your day socks. A pair of down tent boots is on my list to try out.
But due to wear and tear on my body mostly car camp these days. I always use my outer jacket or jumper as a pillow so I have something warmed to wear when I am out of my sleep system.. Gd vid
Hey up Dan lad. That stove's giving you fun. I do like my Trangia - style burners. Right down the back - did he do it on purpose guys for comedy effect? ...lol. Bell on. I've camped all my life and love it, reminds me of being a kid and we went out in all weathers, well, I did. I once cycled to Cornwall/Kernow from Hampshire where I lived at the time. I camped every night. I had an old scout tent that weighed a ton. I used a heavy arsed stove with mess tins. I took the train back from Penzance. (that was a summer - that year The Eagles stayed at Hotel California and the UK was hot everywhere).
The coldest I've done is 15°f. It was pretty cold considering the sleeping bag I had wasn't rated for that cold. Long chilly night.
Good on you for giving this a GO! You could have had a hot tent camp...