-40° Extreme Solo Winter Camping
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Winter camping is nice. 1) I usually do over-nighters at the camping grounds an hour drive from home, there's usually nobody else there in the winter. 2) The nature is quite beautiful covered in snow. 3) I like gear, I have good winter gear and it's fun for me to get to use them 4) There's challenge and feeling of accomplishment 5) There's no bugs! 6) Breathing cold air while in a warm sleeping bag is quite refreshing 6) The winter is quite long around here and it would be a long break otherwise 7) Making fire in the winter makes a lot more sense than in the summer and warming up around it is very pleasant. 8) Winter nights are dark and you can see the stars, maybe even the northern lights. In the summer it's quite bright all night around here. 9) There's nothing else going on during cold winter nights, everyone's home or whatever, so not missing out on anything by going camping for the night. 10) It's not raining. 11) House is not full of pine needles and small animals when I hang stuff to dry 12) I can be like my huge idols on youtube such as Justin Outdoors :)
The no bugs thing is probably my favorite part 😅 But I agree with everything you said.
No bears?
@@danielsingh9415 Only super angry hungry ones :D
You said it perfectly I would add no bears
Ooo-s I didn’t see we were all saying no bears , sorry
My friends thought I was mad sleeping out in -4C this week. I'm not sure what word they'd use to describe you :-)
Great Job.
Same, I dont know how I could convince my girlfriend that I am not crazy!
I like winter trips during snow storms and cold snaps because it make me feel super human. It's a dopamine boost to be playing out in the woods when the world turns to a ball of ice and you're there braving it while toasty warm. Man was not made to live in a concrete jungle. Man was made to live in nature. It feel right. That's why both you and myself, and I'd suspect anyone else who willingly braves the wild, feels the way they feel about it.
Once you start off down this particular path there is no turning back.
I will drive 6 hours on a Friday after work, while tired, to get out in the boonies, stumble around and set-up camp in the dark wee hours of early Saturday morning, just so I can pack up 24hours later and get home in time to sleep a few hours before heading right back into work. It's an addiction and an obsession but never something I regret doing; even when things go wrong. Actually, when things go wrong, those instances make for the best stories. haha.
p.s. I don't use wood stoves because I'm broke. I've been meaning to make one but I do have a husky that works an an awesome blanket heater.
When I start winter camping, it was to understand how the itinerants was able to sleep outside without any gear...because it was hard for me at the beggining to stay warm even with a- 20 celcius sleeping bag and adequate sleeping pad. The second reason was to understand the alpine climbers who have to sleep in a tent during 2 months in a row. They should be more than passionated for their sport to keep going and sleep in winter temperature that long. Now that I understand that better, I do winter camping to be stronger mentaly and be prepared for the rough time of life. When something is hard or bad in my life, I know that it will be better tomorrow, as during a winter trip when sometimes things go wrong...but the day after everything is fixed and life is easy again. Thank for all your videos. Guylaine Doucet (Québec)
For those in the usa, celsius and fahrenheit actually intersect on the temp scale at -40 so they are the same temp(for reference)
6:48 - Found it - What to wear while sleeping! Thanks again Justin! 😀
Thanks for testing all this gear for us. It can get quite pricy if one just goes by trial and error. The other option is to follow reviews but the problem is that many reviewers do only basic tests or unboxing in exchange for free items. I appreciate that you test in real life conditions and share your sense of integrity and sharing spirit is evident.
Thanks Irvin! That means a lot!
I love winter camping but -50 is a whole other story! Kudos to you. Thanks for sharing your experience 😁
Beautiful system for sleep. Using an external synthetic bag is quite reasonable. I do this not only when it is very cold, but also when very high humidity, for example, late autumn. You can add a layer of snow under the pad and then additional layers of insulation are not required. Snow is a good heat insulator. Very good food for winter - dumplings. I went to celebrate the New Year in the forest and took the dumplings, cooked them there. Together with hot broth, they do not cool so quickly. To save liquid water, use a thermos.
great stuff! you can make sure your water isn't frozen in the morning by burying it in the snow overnight. snow is a great insulator in such temperatures.
I've had it freeze in snow still at -35C. So I figured I'd test out the coozy at even colder!
Nice job Justin, -50 is scary cold. I'm glad your sleep system kept you warm.
I love winter camping. I've never done it in the extremes you did on this trip! But, it's so quiet and peaceful. It's a lot of extra work, and any idea of ultra light goes out the window, but it's so worth it.
You said it. Type 2 fun. Could be sometimes miserable in the moment but a lifelong memory.
In the early spring still snow on the ground up here in Clinton Iowa I went camping in a summertime tent with a summertime sleeping bag and it was quite miserable but like you said it was the experience it recharged me so now I'm going to actually try a hot tent I bought one and a couple months ago I bought a lily tent stove so I should be comfortable this time and I love splitting wood. Keeps you healthy like you said being out in nature recharges the mental health for real you got to get away from everything every once in awhile keeps you thinking healthy 😊
Hot tent? No problem. Glad you're being safe and honest with your adventure. Good job!
No stove going overnight!
I skied once In -40F. Couldest I have ever been. You are a brave man!
Lovely videos: For anyone who wanna try this, I am a cold weather expert glacier mountain guide. so please listen. If you test these temperatures and you are unsure if you can make it and doing with a car close by.. The best thing you can is leave the car running with a little higher rpm with help of a stick. Why: from minus 30 to whatever you cannot be sure the car will start again. With low rpm the exhaust can freeze and clug up.
extra fuel in a Jerry can, then you don't have to worry about running out of fuel. Please be safe and enjoy the outdoors
same here, i find that when my limits are pushed, i learn something new about my self. it is a way of self discovery. i always say, how can one love one self, if one does not know one self ....
Thank for your continued inspiration and education. You do so in a very informative way. We appreciate it buddy.
And here’s me out testing my new winter gear at -4 in the UK 😂
Tabarnak just by hearing the sound of your jacket i know how cold it is nice video thx for sharing
Justin, another excellent video! Shot angles, cinematography, editing, your fantastic personality, all come together for a great viewing experience. I’ve never winter camped; of course Spring/Fall mountain camping with snow and freezing temps, but hot tent and crazy low temps … not gonna start at age 60 lol. Love camping vicariously through you though. ❤️
Thumbs up to you showing "hey see, my car is 2 seconds away." Obviously still a massive challenge being outside in these temps but so many youtube videos portray being "out in the woods" but I'm guessing majority are near a car or out in some way as well. Nothing wrong with it but too many probably see these and attempt to go out into the woods without that safety net.
The magic of editing : )
there is public land here in colorado that is overrun with people all summer long. In the winter, I have entire river valleys to myself. Thats why i started winter camping
You're nuts! - the stove tent is insanely cool though
Major props Justin
Just went off and bought the Parka and its 💯
I usually sleep with at least one bottle of water. Burying your water under some snow helps too.
i went winter camping a few weeks ago for the first time en i loved it i dident got to hiking i dident rely do dat ever becos where i live its real dificult to plan out a trip
Justin -50°C that's CCCrazy. -29° was my first time with a 40 year old Trek -20°C sleeping bag. Hopefully this or next year a hot tent. Yes moisture management is key.
Great video Justin. Way to work in the pink spork. Your fire making skills are top notch. You’re becoming the Joe Robinet of Alberta.
"The mountains are calling, and i must go"- John Muir
I enjoy watching your video of your camping adventures. Aren’t you worried about seeing a “Big Foot”, see any large tracks or hear strange sounds coming from the woods?
Está muy bien el video. Vamos que yo de hecho cuando salgo llevo de todo eso en mi mochila. Llevo hasta una pista de Padel por si se vienen 3 amigos.
Is there something wrong with me that these winter camping videos of yours make me want to winter camp? Despite the dangerous cold and the long nights lol
awesome video as always. winter camping is one of my favorites. Definitely prefer it over summer backpacking. its a sense of freedom and accomplishment when you know you can survive and even be comfortable in super cold weather. something i grew up doing living in montana.
I love these videos! Just bought the pump. Had the same issue you said with my pad and pillow deflating.
i've done winter camping, though its been "base camping" where we use actual cold weather tents. with a proper double walled tent, -40 and down isn't an issue. Both in the 5 man and in the 24x36 tents. though 24x36 we cheated and used kerosene turbo heaters.
But even in a good double walled, 10x16 (well technically we triple walled it, cuz we had the inner winter liner, outer canvas, and an "extra" outer "fly" to protect the canvas, to help the tent last longer. You set that up with a good Alaskan wood stove, 4 beds, kitchen area, table, chairs, you are set for as long as supplies keep coming in.
What a great ootlook
I like seeing that frozen breath on your coat, it’s the best proof of the actual temperature you’re subjected to…
That's a great way to spend some time outdoors during our latest cold snap. It's great to see all your local exploits from Calgary. Just bought a winter tent and stove set-up and I'll be doing the same type of overnighter soon, too. Thanks for all your tips.
Damn u a tough one. Enjoy watching your craziness🤣
Great video as usual! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Great information! Good to hear the snorkel bag helped. I dried out my lungs from breathing in the cold air straight, the last below zero camp I did. Someone needs to invent a winter snorkel breather that handles all the moisture build up.
Check out the Timmermade Waterbear
I feel like you’d do a great Chris griffin impression
I started watching your channel because of your snow camping adventures, but subscribed because of your top shelf gear knowledge. Currently I snow camp in a Bereg 5p hot tent and it's the best but super heavy. Then I also hot tent in a similar teepee when I need to be a little lighter, but honestly your non-hot tent backpacking winter setup has encouraged me to up my gear game, both winter and summer. I mostly overland camp so weight hasn't been a huge factor but securing campsite reservations in California has grown too competitive so there's many scenarios where I need to backpack to be able to camp in the parks. Plus going lighter helps my off-roading capabilities so it just makes a lot of sense for my build out.
But I love camping in the winter. One aspect is my gear always is a few clicks overpowered for the temperature so it's nice to be cozy in the cold, but also I discovered that I can enjoy some natural hot springs in the winter and it's literally my favorite outdoor thing to do.
Super jealous of those hot springs! I wish we had ones close by, even if I had to hike to them!
@@JustinOutdoors probably Idaho would be good next time you go south. I'd check the water temps when planning because although the state has a lot, some of them are not that hot. In Mammoth California they'll cook you so you might find yourself getting out to cool off while you're surrounded by snow. Most of the ones I've encountered have been less than a mile hike but one other advantage of your lightweight loadouts is you can get to the less traveled springs in the Backcountry
I'm new to winter camping as of this year. Was just out for the third time last night in Frontenac Prov Park where it got to about -15C last night. Nowhere near the famed Alberta -40s and colder. What a great tip on the use of a synthetic quilt over down to change the dew point. I will do that from now on since I notice the top of my down quilt is often a bit damp.
Moisture management is one of the hardest things in winter. But once you get it under control, the world opens up just a bit more`!
i went on my first winter camping adventure a couple days ago and backpacked about 5km with my pup to camp. i love the extra challenges of having a heavier/bigger pack and a trickier hike. the backcountry is so peaceful especially with everything being so still in the winter. plus it was so nice to retreat to the tent for the night bundled up in a big burrito sleeping bag for snuggles with my dog :)
Wow... I'm a beginner in Korea who is fascinated by the charm of winter camping. I'm totally into your video visuals. Camping gears and tents are so cool, and I want to enjoy camping in a snowy place. I didn't know the snow scene was so beautiful. If you want to see the Korean style camping and tent exterior, visit my channel, too!
We’ve done -26 no problems but we did not have a hot tent we were very comfortable! Just don’t get up to pee
Awesome stuff Justin!
My go to extreme -40c bitter cold is the Russian Bear "Bereg UP2 hot tent with med stove" with insulated underpad. Outside temperature can be -40c to -50c,in the tent is 70F to 80F. Load the stove before bed and will last up to 6 to 7 hours of burning time. Always use a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm and fire extinguisher. I use a woods cott with wool blanket on top with Neoair 6.9 pad...Browning "Klondike" -30 sleeping bag and add Browning "Canmore" -20c inside with a downfilled balaclava...sleeping above ground is much warmer. Mind you,it's not a backpacking tent,it weights 51 lbs and stove 15 lbs. You'll need a long sled for all your gear. Been in Northern Ontario, Can in extreme cold and never any problems with this system... 5 star rating. Thanks for the share 👍
BIG respect for the awesome honest content just love your channel!! my favorite camping is hottenting nothing better than a woodstove!!😁✌💚
Wow! -50°C!!!
You are an inspiration and the reason I got into camping / backpacking.
The lowest I got was -7°C (hard to get lower than that here in Australia).
Cheers!
That's super cool to hear Fred! -7C has it's own set of challenges!
I LOVE to winter camp, but the wind this year has made it tougher on me. Last week all well below zero F, but winds were 50-60mph, and here in NE Iowa, it's so flat it's hard to get any wind protection. But I have another trip planned Monday-Wed, still below zero but winds will be around 15-20, so much easier to deal with. I don't have a hot tent/stove setup yet, but do have a diesel heater to keep the chill and moisture down. I have a Marmot -40F bag that I finally coughed up the money for, so like you, I don't have to have the heat on during the night. Just nice to have it on in the eve and morning when you get moving around, especially at age 56 with as bad as my arthritis is LOL. Thanks for keeping me motivated to going out in the winter! Friends always ask why winter camping, I always say there aren't any bugs and even less people :)
Step one set up tent. Step two put together titanium mailbox. Step three turn mailbox upside down and build fire in said mailbox. Got it.
Well done! Always good to have a safety plan at those temps. I did -27C recently without hot tent at Rummel Lake and it about the extreme of my gear - also probably not the wisest choice in hindsight but wasn't planning on temps quite that low. Mornings are the ABSOLUTE WORST until you get fuel in the machine ;-). Heavy new snow in the hills tomorrow - I hope you can take advantage....I will be out early in my headlamp. Great vid!
Sometimes the temps sneak up on you! Has happened to me before, that's for sure. I'm hitting the slopes on Sunday :)
I really appreciate you putting the work into this. I’m currently a backpacker in the south and moving to North Dakota. Doing research for CWG.
Dude that looks like so much fun bud! Sure looked cold when you woke up in the morning.
haha no wonder you felt cold. You didn’t put the pink spoon in your sleeping bag. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Haven’t quite tested my gear to the same limits ahaha - went out for the first time in about -10 C and slept great!
Wish I had someone woody to test limits but my front yard will do.
I found out my sleep system limit is 15°F. A 30°bag and 55° bag as a liner stays warm. Only need a hoodie, wool socks, and fleece lined pants. This is not in a hot tent, just a 4season tent.
Great video. Inspires me to test my limit a bit more. See if I can reach 0°
Very good information nice one 😉
Just saw a cool tent that would work well in this weather it is called arctic oven igloo tent. Might be big for a man trip though.
Awesome video man!!! Kudos for going out in the extreme cold!!! Love that you are from Calgary!! I used to live there, and loved it!!! Looking forward to watching more of your videos!!!
Hey Justin!
Another awesome video. Thank you!
Have you done a video dedicated to the 3F UL stove? I looked but didn’t see one.
I am thinking about getting one and wondering what you think about yours after the year or so you’ve had it?
It seems to strike a good balance between lightweight and affordable.
Thanks again!
No dedicated video yet! On the list for the next month! I've seen/used a number of Ti stoves and the 3F UL one has been my favorite. Like you said, great cost and weight. The design is really cool.
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Thank you!
I'm ordering mine this week.
If you like it, then it's got to be quality.
First thing is isolation from under! No need for a stove...when the tent is double layer...two or three storm lanterns...is enough. Cover the whole floor with foam pads!
Sounds heavy ;)
@@JustinOutdoors heavy? On ski's with a sled...
Justin! Love that your pushing yourself! Was supposed to get out in -20°F this weekend but illness struck so had to cancel (not covid lol).
So did a little gear shakedown two weeks ago to 5° (vid on channel). My one hangup with the ranger is I kept waking up turned on side so my face was inside the hood and I was breathing all moist air inside the bag instead of snorkel. As a fellow side sleeper do you ever experience this?
I usually only wake up a couple of times in the night, but when shifting, I have to use my hand to shift the hood with me. It's one of the reasons I love a quilt, I can shift without waking up.
I love your content, man. Always look forward to a new video.
Hi Justin, I follow you from France, your trip make me dreaming ! Good job !
-50C! Damn Justin, that's cold! ❄️ Beyond cold even! So glad your sleep system worked a treat. This setup definitely looks a lot heaver than the UL version, but I like it!
The sleep system isn't that much heavier, but the stove and fire making stuff ads A LOT of weight!
Awesome video as always Justin! I don't think you ever showed what the inside temperature was, only the outside temperature. Do you mind sharing that? Also, at what time did you stop feeding the stove with firewood (approximately)? I'm pretty curious about the relative contribution of the stove. I recently camped in -20 C and the inside of the tent (double walled) was never below -5 C. Surely a stove plus a tent would provide a huge temperature boost!
Inside temp got up to 5C while it was -35C outside (when I went to sleep). The stove was cold to the touch by the time I stopped reading and went to sleep - so it didn't contribute anything to the warmth in the tent.
nice tent mate. One Tigrus smoky hut???
me and my guide dog go hot tenting in that. not quite down as low as you. but -8 was my record with an internal tent temp of 25
Should keep your car running in those temps over night. Or invest into a warming device that keeps all the vital functions unfrozen. (Car Battery powered)
Fun fact:
Diesel engines performance in winter weather is far superior than propane or gasoline engines
The lowest I have been.out was at around -6°C, that was a pleasant experience but -40°C just seems crazy. How do you get you girl to let you out in those conditions? 😅
-50! haha. Stephipoo trusts my judgement - no pressure! haha
Once again, spoon made all the difference
justin: 1) i dig your trekking pole mod. how did you mount the gopro phone mount to the handle? been looking around on how to ditch the selfie stick in favor of using a trekking pole. 2) what size/man rating is your tipi? for my own reference for size. cheers mang.
Hey Justin, you're a beast. keep it up. You mentioned/showed a Nalgene Koozie? what brand is that? I've been looking for something similar but haven't had much/any luck finding one. Thanks for everything, love your videos.
Brad
Great expereince ! What gloves are you using in this video? Do you also wear gloves liner in such extreme cold consition? Thanks
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Brilliant video! Doesn’t quite get down to those temps in the UK! I slept in -3 the other day and my family said I was mad 🤣. Interested to know which Bluetooth thermometer you use for your wild camps. Thanks!
Link in video description! Made by Inkbird
Amen! "A man has got to know his limitations." - Clint Eastwood
Cool literally
Maybe I missed it but was the inside of the tent soaked with condensation as well? It looks like it in the background of some of the videos.
Wow, -50C that’s damn cold. I have the same bag and quilt you have so I know they’re great. Are you driving a truck? Just wondering how you get out there in your vehicle? Is that a campground? Thinking about getting out in February here in BC.
You should try that in February in Yakutsk - under -60° Celsius. :-)
eek!
@@JustinOutdoors I have been there under -50° Celsius, after 2 years in South India. Few minutes of brisk walk at night and my only thoughts were "how to leave this freezer fastest and never ever come back". ;-)
I learned to winter camp in the CF army reserve but the coldest I’ve slept outside was -40C. (However that was literally outside without a heated tent lol)
My last winter trip was with the family without heated tents at -8C. This year I bought a stove and the same tent and had plans to camp over the Christmas holidays but COVID came to visit the household so hopefully I will get out in a week or two.
When you mentioned the water bottle cozy I thought you were going a different direction. You should fill your bottle with hot water before bed and put it in the cozy in your sleeping bag. That way it helps keep you warm but also you have liquid water in the morning! :)
I'm heading out sometime soon for a no shelter camp! Enjoy your trip with the fam. I'm always hesitant to put my water bottle in the sleeping bag as I've seen people leak water all over their bag and end up in dangerous situations. While it wouldn't have been as big of a problem in this case, it would be pretty bad if in a remote location.
@@JustinOutdoors agreed on the risk. I’ve done it a couple of times using a large ziplock as extra protection but it’s a risk for sure!
My kids are all grown so my upcoming trip will be solo but with everything going on in the world need some solo time.
Great video man! I live in central New York. Have a lot of family in Ontario Canada. Definitely want to do some winter camping this year! Best of luck with everything in the future 👍
you are a kind of mad man !
One trick for water is to put a water bottle full of water in your sleeping bag with you. You will have water when you awake.
Great vid
Respect !!!
Put manual focus on yo camera man. But I love the vids man! Love going into the rockies
Before one week I have been intent where 40° minus in Teriberka in Russia
And I will upload the vlog in my channel here after some couple days
Great video, just super. Amazing. Thanks for working so hard on your videos and putting together the gear list. It did look like fun. Question for you, how did the tent perform, it did look like there was a fair amount of condensation on the walls.
I really liked the tent! Perfect amount of space for me and the stove while still being very light. It's impossible to avoid condensation in the winter (and a lot of the time in summer). Luckily the tent is big enough that I had no issues avoiding the sides of the tent.
@@JustinOutdoors I've never camped in the winter so really a summer/fall kinda of gal I'm 65 yrs old but you just might convince me to try it before too long LOL LOL Thanks for always replying so quickly
I know how u fee brother we had -20 F today in Minnesota. Keep it warm brother 👍
How did you survive without a scarf or a neckwarmer and not having gloves on for most of the video sections? 🥶 I can't stand having my neck exposed in the cold. I also wonder about reflective mat underneath. They are not breathable at all, so it might promote condensation more than warmth, especially if you have the reflective material faced upwards. The sleeping bag sure looks warm. The "snorkel" probably makes breathing cold air more tolerable, but it also looks very claustrophobic. 😅 Good video!
I have pretty good circulation and would put gloves on in between and warm up by the stove.
Justin, in a recent video you talked about the rag you use for condensation. I think it was you. Which video is that in? And have you done a separate video about it? Was it a Swedish Dishcloth?
Swedish cloth! correct!
Be a lot more comfy if you'd have put another tarp in between the snow and your setup.
How would you rate the jacket under strong windy conditions in sub 0 temperatures?
have you had any issues with your blue tooth thermometer? in terms of weather, like when it rains ? do you have the probe on yours to test water temperatures?
No issues with it! I don't use the probe.