Winter camping adventure

Revolverrodger

Revolverrodger

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Last weekend I went back on a winter camping adventure.
This time I didn't make the mistake of just bringing a small folding saw and a large knife but went with a large bow saw and wetterling axe. That really speeds up wood processing. I also used a different sled setup and used PVC pipes to stabilize the sled and helps to minimize tipping over in turns. I have to say that I love my 9x9 heavy duty canvas tent and stove setup. I still have to tweek a few things but overall I was happy with this trip.

Here's a short vid of that adventure for those interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mD9UzoNvBA

thanks for watching
 
Nice job Revolverrodger! I enjoyed watching and was a bit envious at the same time. This is my first winter that I didn't get out and I'm pretty bummed about that.
 
You really did process a lot of wood for the stove. Looks great and very comfortable. I was wondering why you don't just carry everything on the sled? Or did you lash the pack to the sled?
 
Thank you guys for the encouragement !
Hot tent camping can sound a bit complicated at first but if you practice setting up the tent and using the stove before hand it's no big deal.
The only problem is that winter camping is gear intensive and therefore not cheap
Tent was 600$
Stove 200$
Sleeping bag 350$
:(

At least I know that this gear will last me for a long time... I love camping so winter camping was the natural next step.
 
Hi great vid I wish I was there I'm in the bind most people times tough money and I had been telling myself it is not worth the money to get a tent like that.But then I was thinking once u have it and the rest of the basic gear ie tent,sleeping bag,stove.Its a large initial investment but then once u have it to all you really have to spend is gas to get there and mabey some food and a half pint of some good sipping liqueur and your are good to go.So any time you want to go and get away it doesn't cost you much at all.Anyway great did and where did you get that tent?
 
shawn242010 said:
Hi great vid I wish I was there I'm in the bind most people times tough money and I had been telling myself it is not worth the money to get a tent like that.But then I was thinking once u have it and the rest of the basic gear ie tent,sleeping bag,stove.Its a large initial investment but then once u have it to all you really have to spend is gas to get there and mabey some food and a half pint of some good sipping liqueur and your are good to go.So any time you want to go and get away it doesn't cost you much at all.Anyway great did and where did you get that tent?
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Here's some information to read:

http://wintertrekking.com/equipment/hot-tenting/

http://www.d.umn.edu/~kgilbert/pep3507-1/WinterTents.pdf

There are quite a few places where you can get those canvas tents:

http://www.walltentshop.com/Catwalltents.html

http://www.reliabletent.com/products-page/indian-tipis/blackfoot-tipi/9-blackfoot-tipi/

http://www.reliabletent.com/products-page/indian-tipis/cheyenne-tipi/9-cheyenne-tipi/

http://www.davistent.com/shop25/item-detail.cfm?ID=Tipi 9 x 9&storeid=17

http://tentsmiths.com/egyptian-cotton-tents/egyptian-cotton-miners.html

and stoves are as easily obtainable:

http://www.walltentshop.com/CatStoves.html

http://davistent.com/html/woodstoves.html

http://www.outfitterssupply.com/Kni-Co-Stoves/products/74/
 
Hi Shawn,
The tent is made by ATUK tents in Canada. They are good quality. Stove is kni-co... they make top quality stuff
Druid has some pretty extensive resources !
Thanks
 
Good stuff bud. I like the stove as well. And the old-school USGI canteen cups...I still use them too!
 
Why even pack a tent when you can just pack a few 5-gallon pails? It was -30° F the night before we headed out. It ended up warming to up to around 0° F the whole time we were building and didn't drop much below -10° F the nights we slept out there. Great Times.







 
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