How To Stay Warm Winter Car Camping
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Camping in the winter can be intimidating but with proper preparation and equipment it can be an unbelievably enjoyable experience. We go camping to enjoy nature and get away from the distractions of everyday life, not to be perfectly comfortable all the time. If you want comfort you can always get a hotel room but I doubt the memories will stick around for long. Figuring out how to stay warm in cold and harsh weather is a fun challenge and I hope these tips help you to be successful!
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What other tips do you guys have for staying warm while camping?
What do you do if your toes get miserably cold while skiing and then you're a big grump on the first run and no one wants to ski with your whiny butt?
Electric blanket.
Mr buddy nice
Turn heater on
A quick way to get toasty is using the vehicle’s heated seat while running the car. Warms me faster than the car heater, so I don’t run the engine as long.
They came with my 2009 Forester.
"Theres not bad weather, just bad gear and bad attitudes"..... thats so true
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And yet all I could think is “Cue the horizontal sleet!”
“In the rain you can sulk or you can sing. Either way it’s going to rain.” Not sure who said that.
Yes, I have a plaque about not waiting for the storm to pass but learn to dance in the rain.
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Changing all clothing before going to bed keeps moisture from sweat throughout the day out of the equation. What we wear during day has that moisture in it can make us colder at night.
Good tip. This past winter id wake up with ice all inside my car, but, id be warm as long as i stayed in my sleeping bag.. then id haugh to get in front and start the car. Getting a remote start this year (-:
I’m sleeping in my car 2 or 3 nights a week due to Covid restrictions, the rest of the times I’m at work sleeping in my truck/lorry. I use a poweroak 500w solar generator to run my single electric over blanket, I find this keeps me toasty warm. Nice video.
Wow, cool! Sounds like you have it dialed in👍
Great idea!
Candalarie (3 candle) lantern! Uses 9 plus hour wax candles$1.84 ea. Outside temp. 20f inside crew cab truck 50f👌
Although I have never camped in winter, I have done a lot of car camping in summer. My Air Force husband was stationed in Denver at the time and on weekends we would throw a couple of sleeping bags in the car and take off. I was pregnant so we camped in state parks with access to grills and bathrooms. We had a hatchback car, so we could lay down the seats, pop the back and sleep under the stars. My favorite 4th of July camp was in a campground overlooking Grand Junction, Colorado. We watched their fireworks from ABOVE, so cool! We traveled all over Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. As winter approached, so did my due date, and we moved to Mountain Home, Idaho. We didn't car camp after my son was born, but we have fond memories of that summer! 40 years later, we live in Florida so camping in snow is a happy fantasy. Thanks for your informative videos!
You camped while pregnant and no complaints. Share some of these experiences IRL with your children
@@imaudm Awesome suggestion! I was pregnant with my son, one and only, who will soon be 40. It was an easy pregnancy, biggest concern was having a bathroom available, lol!
I cannot imagine camping in the ❄ snow!!! I do however LOVE living vicariously through folks like you!
Yes! Me too.
Those were great tips, Chase. The nalgene trick is one I use, too, but I use a 32oz single wall Pathfinder bottle, fill it with boiling water, pull a long hunter's wool sock over it, twist the top and bring it back down over the bottle. This in effect provides a two layer cover that prevents any damage to my sleeping bag. It goes into my footbox 5 to 10 minutes before I climb in. I "cuddle" a couple of Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmers near my core during the night; and move them wherever they are needed. Fully charged one lasts 8 to 10 hours on a three LED setting; there are four settings. On high it may last 5 hours. As a hand warmer I usually require one or two LED lights. Just like your cell phone it can be recharged using your car or an Anker battery or Jackery unit. I use an Appalachian Gear alpaca sleeping bag liner if it's super cold like below zero, pretty much like your Sea to Summit Reactor liner. Another thing I keep within easy reach is a portable urinal (accordion-like), unzip the bag and pee, never getting out of the sleeping bag. Fully extended, the bottle has an ample capacity. Empty and rinse out in the morning. I'll use my Mr. Buddy just to warm the interior of my Jeep SUV then turn it off. Even then I still use a portable monitor just in case. I velcro mounted one on a back passenger door near where my head would be located. BTW I like the conversion kit you have...it's sweet! I just roll out a Teton base camp mat when setting up the bedroll. I keep a 100% wool blanket, queen size, behind the driver's seat in a contractor bag to keep it clean and dry. Many times I used it with my military woobie and stayed toasty warm down to low 30's. My sleep attire is just merino wool layers, shirt and pants, socks (Darn Tough), neck gaiter and fleece beanie that has built-in LED lights in the forehead; switch is in the liner behind my right ear. My "furnace" usually runs very warm and too many layers will cause me to burst into flames :)
This winter (20-21), I added a wool blanket to my bedding and black polyester fleece to one side of my reflectix. It not only helped with warmth, but it helped counter the moisture inside the car after a night of sleeping. Really enjoying your videos, and I'm a fellow Outback traveler too. Be well and safe, and thanks for sharing!
Which side did you put the fleece? I imagine it is facing toward you and not the window…?
Wool blankets are great because they work even when wet and generate warmth (or preserve it ) under any conditions, that said you might like polar fleece next to your skin. I keep both even though these days I trailer camp. It has come in handy when no power sources were available, either because of weather or misfortune. A candle "heat source" (check You Tube) can warm up a small space (tent/car/trailer) in a cold snap and make your life much easier. It is amazing how little we need to survive comfortably. Camp on!
Great suggestions..!!
People who are planning to go camping need information like this to serve as their guide before they go. Thanks for creating this!
Hot water bottle at my feet keeps me feeling warm all over. 😉
We are snowbirds from Canada, ski mask, Smartwool, a warm sleeping bag, hot water bottle and remote car starter!
Perfect!! Need that remote car starter. Warm the car before I crawl out of bed. 💕
Hot springs in the snow!! Mate this is unreal, digging your videos
A couple of more tips from a Vermonter who winter camps: Don’t wear the same clothes to bed that you wore during the day. They might not feel sweaty, but they are. So that moisture will keep you cool. Also, change out of those sweaty “sleeping clothes” in the AM. Basic rule: One pair of daytime clothes. One pair of nighttime clothes. I saw a video of an Alaskan couple and they swear by having hot rocks, (those that were NEAR but obviously not part OF) the camp fire. They put them between their legs, at the foot of their sleeping bags and I think near their necks? When they sleep. Just a few thoughts….keep these videos coming. Great stuff.
My winter vehicle, ski resort parking lot stealth camping methodology:
off the floor if possible for a cold sink.
R8 pad to sleep on.
styrofoam, reflectix or closed cell foam insulating walls, ceiling and esp windows.
hot soup before bed. pee jug so going is just a matter of unzipping the sleeping bag(s) and arching your back (if you're a guy).
hot water bottle to warm up your feet if they've been cold during the day.
down booties.
bag in a bag, sometimes with a fleece liner as a third, innermost layer when it's below -20F.
warm hat of course, gloves if it's super cold.
commercial carpet on ceiling and walls, kinda 70s, helps to avoid condensation drip.
Great tips!!! I like to wear silk or marino underwear; protects the skin from synthetics. The older you get, the more sensitive you get to these things. on that note, drinking boiling water out of a plastic container sounds dicey. I love your video! We've been x-country skiers/car campers for a long time.
I agree, merino wool is great! Yeah I try not to do it often, but with the boiling point being lower at high elevation where I'm usually camping I'm not terribly worried about it.
I also like to keep a few packs of chemical hand warmers in my vehicle. at .99cents for a 2 pack, one hand warmer typically can last up to 10 hours. I like to put one in the bottom of my bedroll to keep my feet toasty warm. you'd be surprised at how versatile those things are!
Good idea!
Piddy 3825 where do you buy them?
Old fashioned hot water bottles, the kind that look like whoopi cushions and are made of a think rubbery material, can be filled with boiling water and stay warm until morning. I keep one by my feet and one near my chest.
I'm a OLD hiker. Hands get REAL ❄️! Hand warmers work great for me. Continue to enjoy yourself.
You can double the R value of reflectix by putting coroplast on the side that touches the window glass. I used black coroplast, reflectix, and a faux velvet fabric for my window covers and I stayed toasty warm.
Also, a simple rubber bottom bathmat under your sleeping pad will add another layer of protection.
do you leave windows slightly cracked?
YesReflective insulation works best with an air gap with the chloroplast provides
"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius. Ryan Holiday is a Stoic.
I like Epicticus. Another stoic. A manual for Living one book I will definitely be taking with me.
Love the video!! I got my van and been practicing for a year in my other car and so far learned to keep warm in winter!! I'm ready for the outdoors!
That is awesome!
@@ChaseChristopher1 Thanks, wish you success!!!
Wow that dinner looks delicious for a quick fix in a cold place. The cold is not as scary if you grew up or have always been around a state that has snow. It actually doesn't make a difference if you were home in the backyard with the snow all around you.
I love the tips, your attitude and smile : ) I am going to look for the book. Stay safe and happy travels.
Just laid off and preparing my camping van! And you are so right it’s attitude! I will survive this crushed Covid disaster!! Thank you I’m ready!
Have fun!
Love these! People who camp with solar or battery banks can also try the 12 volt blankets. I take a regular blanket and throw it over my sleeping bag. That helps a ton. I take my car camping, so it also gives him room to climb under and get warm in the tent.
I like my electric blanket and Jackery. LOL. I hate cold
Just bought an e-blanket for my girlfriend to use on ski trips... That sounds enjoyable!
She WILL LOVE IT
Which one did you get ? I got a 12V one and it draws 55w and barely warms up so i need something else that can cut it for car camping in the snow.
@@victorlevasseur7294 We are big fans of the Electrowarmth Twin Heated Mattress Pad. This is also 12 volt, but gets hot so quick we find ourselves running it on low. Unfortunately it is a bit costly at $90, but definitely worth it to us. We own the 55 watt version as well. We like it for running all night as it gets pretty warm come 2am, but up until 2am it feels almost like it isn't even on.
@@victorlevasseur7294 :: lay on **top** of the electric blanket ... heat rises and escapes if you are under it.
I spent 12 years of my life in Scouts doing winter camps every year. You blew my mind with the down booties, absolute game changer. Thank you!
You should do a video on the window cut outs. Specifically what material you use and how to make it and how you make them stay in your passenger windows
You can use a light weight wool blanket on top of your sleeping bag, to stay warm really works good for in car camping!
There’s a saying, ”your altitude is based on your attitude”
A Trangia alcohol stove set for low heat will burn a long time. Put a large, covered kettle on the stove to absorb some of the heat and release it after the stove goes out. I’m referring to the stable, fire-safe kits such as the Trangia 27 or 25. They are popular in Europe. These stoves are quiet, wind resistant, and safe. They cook gently from all sides. Get fuel from any grocery or hardware store. No need to dispose of butane canisters. Setting heat level takes a bit of practice, but they work well after you learn how to set the control cap. What’s not to like?
I just love this idea. The set up in your car is awsome. Stay safe my friend.
Thanks, you too!
There are all kinds of heating cushions and pads and blankets in 12 volt and in 110 volt. You could use a 12 volt rv battery and inverter for a 110 volt, or buy a 12 volt pad or cushion and just use a 12 volt rv battery. A small pad or cushion inside a sleeping bag would be great. They are for sale all over the internet.
Great idea!
That's a great video. There is everything in a small SUV and it's really good. Be careful about the cold and have a fun car camping^^
Thank you, I will👍
I like your butter heated up meal. Much more simple than cooking from scratch.
Your setup is so neat too. Cooking outside the car and table goes down into a bed as in a boat!
Found your channel last week and have been binging all your camp videos! Love your editing style and you seem so genuine in your love for the outdoors. I've already gotten some great ideas from your build, so I appreciate the content! I've also had that book on my to-read list for a while, maybe it'll help encourage me to do more winter camping too haha
Three thoughts on using vehicle heat, be sure that the car exhaust and underside of the car isn't buried in the snow, have heater fan at least medium or on high so clean air from outside is forced into the car, if there is a switch that toggles recirculating inside air or using outside air that it is selected so that it is outside air going through the heater and into the inside of the vehicle.
Hot Hands Adhesive Body Warmers - stick one to your lower back, stays cozy all night. Also the Hot Hands toe warmers inside your socks.
Good idea!
Nice video and thanks for the tipps, I watched every second of it! But it is the wrong way to sleep with a jacket or thick clothes in a sleeping bag. Your body heats up the bag, and that's exactly how it works. So if you waer clothes, you can't heat up the sleeping bag. My tipp is to waer maximum some thermo underwear with wool socks or some socks like you did. The liner is also a nice thing to have and can save a lot of warmth.
I love adventuring all year long. Just started car camping. I appreciate this video, thank you.
First time I see one of your video’s and really like it. Respect from Amsterdam (the Netherlands).
Welcome aboard! Thanks😃
I car camp/snowboard in my 2005 grand marquis. i ended up putting a solar pannel on the trunk lid and a 100 ah battery in the back i bought a 12v trucker heating pad for my bed in the back. and put a wool blanket and fuzzy flanket on top and a another comforter to cover up with i run it for an hour or so while im driving and its extreemly warm by the time i get in i have to be stripped down to even get into bed.i can get through the whole night now without haveing to start the car ,but it does help on longer colder nights. i have reflectix on all the windows too which does help.i will keep the windows sealed then air it out if i need too.it s ussual not a big deal.i did also invet in a carbon monoxide detector. Usually not much to do past 6pm so i usually end up sleeping for close to 12 hours every night when im being a ski bum
Winter is best for sure, better to sleep cold than hot! I camp in the truck camper, and it doesn't sound like much but even just having the unscented clean burning candle in the back makes a difference, especially in the morning when it's super cold!
Yes, its great! I haven't tried the candle trick in my car as I don't have a carbon monoxide detector, but ill have to give it a go. Thanks!
I like to use a much thicker wool sock to sleep in and then tape a hand warmer to the bottom of one of my feet. Also put one hand warmer in your chest pocket and pants pocket. Just make sure that you have enough clothing on to not burn your skin. Great video
Thank you for this video! When I saw it, it felt like I was wtatching myself. I also have a campered station wagon and use the same identical warming techniques you showed. This is the way! :)
Awesome thanks! Just boondocked this all last weekend in VA... little chili , not bad... luckily the outback has the remote crank with 10 minute timeout so I did that a couple times... keep’em coming man! Thanks again
Thanks for watching! Sounds like a good time👍
I wear layers and usually end with down jacket with hoodie, down pants, down booties and hand warmers. That usually does the trick
Good tips. Thank you. Awesome smile too.
Thank you! 😃
Good tips. Don’t know how I haven’t seen your channel before. Good video quality. Looks like a suburban? That’s what I camp out of. I use a twin, inflatable mattress, fit right between my big drop down behind the drivers seat. Couple of wool blankets, and an old sleeping bag I had when I was 13 (I’m 50 now 😁). I’ll throw in one of my newer REI 0’ bag or my Colman 15’ bag if I know or an expecting it to be REALLY cold. Like to keep a pop-up, 10x10, I’ll set up right out the back. Trying to set up a small military wood stove up with that. The Little Buddy is an excellent heater, I’ll usually run it before I go to bed, and turn it off after I get settled in. Need to do the reflectics material. But, yeah, good times. Hoping to get out next week, if not the following. Stay safe.
Hi Chase. Do you keep the windows down a little bit to prevent the moisture inside the car when you wake up in the morning？
Indeed...always good to have a Damp-Rid product to keep humidity/moisture levels down.
More importantly than keeping moisture down is ventilation to keep carbon dioxide from building up. CO2 accumulates from normal breathing quickly in a confined, unventilated space.
@@bnkwupt As carbon dioxide and water are both given off in a respiration reaction they are Simultaneous
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Trick I got onto is putting one sleeping bag inside another..I use a proper hiking 0°C bag and put this inside a cheap kmart nylon sleeping bag..the layers really trap the body heat. I sleep on a woollen under lay too 👍
As a tip I have the following, the 4 spots on the body to really try to keep warm is your head, hands, feet, and lower back.
I have those cheap hand warning pads for the kids when playing outside for hands and feet. They are great if the temp drops real bad overnight, they last for hours. I use them on my head, hands and feet at night. And for my lower back I went to CVS and picked up their brand of instant heat packs for aches and pains they cost about $5 for a set of 3, place on inside of t-shirt by lower back, they last for 12 hours easily. By the way love your ideas also, very helpful. I have to find the booties, want to have 3 pair in the car for emergencies for family, we live in Buffalo, New York, never know when you will get caught in a snow storm. Again thanks for sharing!
Oh that hot water pool by the river looks awesome! Sooo jalous!
I got a 12volt electric blanket from walmart camping section, sleep with real thick socks. I use my little heater to warm up things, then shut it off . Ive had it at 17 degrees inside my path finder in a blizzard in wyoming this year. Pee in a jar, cover back up. Hard part was was climbing up front to turn the car on to warm up the interior, then use my tiny propane heater to heat the car whyll i use my jackery to make coffee. And breakfast. Id never slept in a car before. My pathfinder has a lot of room after i took out the back two rows of seats. I baught a tiny trailor two days ago. So now i have plenty more space.
So you got the fire extinguisher and insurance and phone to call for ambulance...er the first aid all lined up....oh...you can't exactly line things up when car camping. It all sort of tumbles in on itself... .... ....
Just add a naked flame....
Oh boy....
Does your car get condensation inside when sleeping in the winter? In the summer you can crack a window to let out humidity (with a bug screen to keep bugs out) but in the winter I don't think we want to crack a window! Just wondering what you might do to combat humidity in the winter for car camping. Thanks!
I see that as the biggest problem. You really need some kind of dedicated heater because you don't want to be waking up every 20 minutes to start the car for heat and cracking the windows open to let out the moisture.
Since Little buddy heaters are propane you need proper ventilation... the only thing you don’t need ventilation with is electric heaters
Diesel heaters are brilliant! Warm all night long in my roof top tent
Yo Chase you're literally living out my dream man... this is frickin incredible bro.
Winter camping and hiking is so great, nobody around.. headed to Yellowstone tomorrow for that reason. Great tip on reflectix, I use it in my 4Runner, makes a massive difference during winter. 🤙🏿
Holy cow…you are brave af! Out in the wilderness all alone, putting all those food cooking scent out there for the bear, wolves etc!! But anyway…good tips! I need to get a hot water bottle. A couple things I would add: 1) When temps are down near zero or below make sleeping space smaller by isolating back of vehicle from the front with a curtain/blanket, or tenting the bed. 2) If you don’t sleep fully clothed, put your clothes in bed with you so you’re not putting on cold clothes when you get up. 3) Put a couple small rugs or a blanket on the floor to help insulate vehicle, and when you get out of bed you it’s warmer to stand on.
A battery that can be charged while you are driving and can be used throughout the night to provide electric to an electric blanket. I'd say the biggest tip you pointed out was the insulation in the windows. Also, in the same vein as the hot water in the bottle, people pee into a bottle in the middle of the night, likely easier for guys, and put the lid on and keep it in the sleeping bag. That is about 90 degrees which will let off heat slowly. LOVE the booties. Thanks for that one
Damn we are so close in a lot of things, I have a 2.5L Subie outback green but 24, the same dji drone with the same RC, a similar red iPhone with red CASE!! I chose outback mainly because I like to travel and can sleep in the car too and do all the outdoor camping stuff. (we have so accessories in common too)
I haven't seen so many similarities in years!
I put my mat inside my bag, sometimes I put reflectix in my bag too. Great vid!
Be safe and keep warm!
Stoicism is good for the soul...I bought one of Ryan's "Momento Mori" rings and then lost it while gardening...
Yes it is! Oh no, thats a bummer.
Dude you're such a cutie! Glad this popped up as I prepare to transition my life to full time RVing. Mush love brotha!
Doufold thermal union suit with a button fly in the rear for your convenience,I put mine on while it's still warm out of the dryer... love it.
I made window coverings with 1 layer of Reflectics, 1 layer of bubble wrap and then 1 more layer of Reflectics held together with duct tape. They are better insulators!!!
'fewer' People & Mosquitos when Winter camping!!!....lol! Cheers from Canada & the Tips!
Great point! Bugs don't bother much when its this cold 😂
Another tip for staying warm is if you have a back up battery power source you can bring along an electric blanket or a heating pad would also work to keep up against your body.
Mr buddy heater never !! Many issues with those , do your research people
Always use it w a proper ventilation! Yikes! But i've heard most of the operational problems with them are caused when you use the hose (really bad design flaw that ruins the heater) , but if you use it with just a small canister directly hooked up to it, that you have less problems. Anyone have direct experience with this?
When there is exposure to very high levels of CO2, in excess of 5% (50,000 ppm), the body’s compensatory mechanisms can become overwhelmed, and the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) functions are depressed, then fail. Death soon follows. The first signs of this is your inability to say your ABC's backwards at a rate of one letter per second. Try it. It's a good test. Good luck. OH . . . and all things that 'burn' give off CO2. So if you use such a heater, make sure you have adequate ventilation. 😛
@@tdhawk167 I have used mine whenever the power went out. I use it with the direct canister. So far, I have never had an issue.
Mr Buddy and similar heaters can easily kill you in an enclosed car! Horrors. At least have two windows part way open and a carbon monoxide detector. I am looking for other options, hopefully something electric. And I will have to get something like a Jackery, or Bluetti to do so.
Great tips. Thanks for all the info and delivery to the point, too. You’ll see the best of nature (deer, etc) in winter.
Thank you! 🙏
I have had boiled water totally melt my Nalgene before. just a heads up.
Really? Was it one of the thinner/softer ones? What elevation were you at? I’ve never had that happen before.
It must have been the softer ones. I've put boiling water many times from a Circle k (like suuuuuper boiling) and never have had and issue.
Outside, anytime is good!!!
Amen!
You should video morning. I love that you are using what you have and The Subaru is a great entry vehicle into overlanding.
I love camping in the winter in The Florida Keys....
How do you deal with the condensation？Especially the front windshield will be all covered by frost in the morning.
I just start the car to thaw things out. Or wait for the sun to show up if its a clear day👍
Brilliant😂
Great video, thanks for the tips and enjoyed your cool calm and collected attitude! Definitely scooping up some down booties
1st of your videos I've seen. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Engaging delivery. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
The atmosphere is really great.
Park in a heated garage ❓
Love it mate! That's the way how I also like to give tips out, just straight to the point mate! Thank you so much
Cheers from my Astro
I bought an iKamper and waiting delivery. I’m outfitting my SUV in order to work remotely and definitely plan on camping/boondocking on BLM lands, etc.
For sleeping - get some long underwear-- for backpacking, I use lightweight silk for my sleeping clothes, but I also carry some lightweight smart wool long undies for hiking. On a really cold night, I can put these on over my silks. Always keep a clean large pair of socks for sleeping. You can put your booties on over them. Also, carry hand and foot warmers for emergencies, and if you cannot warm up your feet, you could put one in each bootie. I also wear some loose gloves or mittens, a buff around my head and neck, and a wool hat on top. Recently, I bought a down balaclava to wear in freezing weather instead of my wool hat, because my hat sometimes comes off, and also to help keep my face and nose warm. If you put your nose into your sleeping bag, you will get lots of condensation. Now, my new balaclava can cover my nose. For sleeping, you want clean, dry, slightly loose clothing. Also, if you have worked up a sweat during the day, it helps to use baby wipes to clean the sweat off of your skin. That will feel better and you will stay warmer. Put your electronics into a stuff sack and put at the bottom of your sleeping bag. This will help to protect your batteries and your gadgets.
Great info, thanks.
Hey man!! Great video!! About to do my first trip myself and wondering do you just go to a state park and camp for free? Or do you need to book in advance?
Thanks👍 Way cool! I personally tend to camp in random spots away from parks, but I would give a state park a call to make sure they're open and have vacancy before going. Have fun!
Depends on the state, up north almost all of them are closed for the winter.
Great Video. I have a fluffy thick(2") wool mattress pad. It was a super good find in a second hand store. It said I could wash it. Hmmmmm, wash wool? I did it, turned out great. It makes a great barrier on the floor of my Subie, plus it is really soft/cushy. I use it on my home bed too.
Wow, that sounds warm and comfortable!
Great tips Chase, thanks! I think I need to get myself some down booties now.
I like watching your winter camping video
You were staying warm in the car with comfortable sleeping bag
Thank you for sharing your winter camping video
Thanks for watching!
I swear Ace from ace videos has been to these hot springs. Awesome vid man.
Interesting! I'd be curious to see it. Thanks!
Great video! After being in the hot springs, how did you dry off in the freezing air to not lose all the warmth you gained from being in the warm water? Did you simply towel off and get dressed again? The other question I have is when you were cooking outside at night, how did you insure that you weren’t attracting a bear or other wildlife? Loved your video! Thank you
Stumbled onto your chanel. Thank you for sharing! We just purchased a Tucson. Thinking of outfitting it similar to yours. Look forward to seeing more videos. From Ontario Canada.
I am going to copy your layout for camping in the car and those equipments u are using, hope there isn’t any copyright 😂 thanks for sharing!
Awesome! There is not, I'm glad it helped direct your ideas 👍
Great video! I'm an extremely cold sleeper but love the snow. I have the down booties, 15° sleeping bag plus the Nemo sleeping pad and I'm freezing in 45°! I'm constantly working on my sleep system to improve my quality of sleep in nature. The hurdle is when you get no sleep because the cold kept you awake. That beautiful sunrise makes it all worth it, right?! Can't keep me away from the beauty of nature. Lovely car setup and gear! Keep making videos because they are well done and inspiring. Take care!
Trisha Pople I find sleeping in a cot kinda helpful. I’m a difficult sleeper., but have no trouble with a cot and 2” memory foam
@@suzanneashford7276 Hi Suzanne, thanks for the suggestion. I've tried a cot and had to return it. I was still cold and then uncomfortable because of the limitations with movement. Thank you though!! I'll find something that will work for me.
Simple, get a diesel car and a diesel heater. Bye bye cold.... or if you have a gas car/truck install an extra tank for diesel and a diesel heater. Or buy a proper sleeping bag even if they are easily 1-1.5 k US. Here in Norway we can buy them down to negative 60F and they are used for stuff like everest expeditions etc so they will do for the most part. And yes that is COMFORT temp for a male person not the extreme temp where you will freeze almost to death but you wont die...
Great options! I am actually testing out a diesel heater right now. They are great, but they are not the most simple solution for people who are just starting out
@ not bad weather just bad gear/attitude, so true.
i have a feeling @acevideos has been here before.. i wish i live close to there.. so cool!!! nice vid my guy...
love your smile, your tone and attitude!
Thanks. Some really good hints for surviving the cold.
Thanks a lot for the video. Did the Camino in Europe this summer and because of Covid I am thinking about converting my car for more winter expedition. Such a great video you got a new subscriber !