Questions tagged [winter-camping]
Camping questions which are specific to the winter season or camping in low temperatures, as winter may not always be cold in every geographical location.
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Sleeping in unheated outbuilding for a prolonged period
Rather odd question but after reading the help centre I think it still fits here.
I need to sleep some nights of the week in my garage, but over a period of months; potentially over multiple different ...
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How to stay warm in small shed in late autumn with low temperatures of 30-40 degrees F?
A small (8 by 14 foot) shed is setup for field work at a remote site. The shed can be accessed by truck as it is next to a dirt road. In this shed is just a shelf bed and some camping basics. It is a ...
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winter hammock camping
What's the warmest underquilt I can buy for an asymmetric 1 man camping hammock? My hammock is the Hennessy expedition. I'm thinking of the warbonnet wookie (Scandinavian) but that is custom built for ...
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Best places in Europe to practice wilderness camping skills without much tourism?
What would be the most suitable places in Europe where I could venture with some friends on a backpacking trip where we could sleep in tents for about a week and practice camping skills, without much ...
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Will the foldable tent stove leak smoke during use?
Prepare for camping this winter. It is said that a folding tent stove is best when camping in winter, which can increase heat and hot food. But I heard that the folding tent stove will leak smoke, ...
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What's the difference between Mountain Hardwear's Trango and AC lines of tents?
Mountain Hardwear presently lists two major lines of mountaineering tents: the Trango series and the AC series. The primary difference seems to be that the Trangos feature a double-wall, are cheaper, ...
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Are sleeping system R-ratings additive? [duplicate]
When buying a sleep system it is important to consider the R-rating, referring to the thermal resistance of the product(s) and how that compares to the conditions that one will use them in. Some ...
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Will I be warmer in my sleeping bag inside or outside of my tent, when winter camping?
I spent one night outside, at -28 degrees F, in an -40 arctic bag. I had no tent, only a small poly tarp between the snow and my bag. I stayed fully clothed but barely slept due to being so cold all ...
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What kind of material was used to make traditional stove jacks?
A stove jack allows you to safely extend a stovepipe through the roof or
wall of your tent.
Modern-day stove jacks appear to be made of silicone fiberglass.
However, it's my guess that silicone ...
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Why are stove jacks NOT normally made of metal?
A stove jack allows you to safely extend a stovepipe through the roof or
wall of your tent. Our stove jacks are constructed of fire proof
17-ounce [0.48 kg] silicone-coated glass material (18" x ...
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What is an alternative sleep system if I don't want to use a down mummy bag for winter camping?
I would like to winter camp in a 4-season tent but am interested in alternatives to mummy sleeping bags. I want to avoid that shape.
What alternative sleep systems do people use that are appropriate ...
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What are some common mistakes to avoid when trying winter camping for the first time?
I would like to try winter camping. What are some common mistakes first-timers make when trying to camp in the cold?
I would be camping in temperatures between 0 and 32 Fahrenheit (-17 to 0 degrees ...
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Is there a simple at-home test to objectively measure the insulating value of a sleeping pad?
Does anyone know of a reasonably simple means of using household items to objectively measure the insulating value of a sleeping pad, in a way that accurately predicts that aspect of performance in ...
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Install a stove jack onto a canvas tent without one
I'd like to buy a kodiac canvas tent but they don't come with stove jacks.
Not being handy at all, is there any company or store type where I could take the tent to and they could put the stove jack ...
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How can I keep insulin at the correct temperature in sub zero temperatures?
I am a Type 1 diabetic and aspire to move to the arctic wilderness of Alaska.
I can figure out how to maintain enough emergency carb food for survival.
The one thing I'm not sure how I will handle ...
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