Winter Camping: Hot Tent Overnight -10 degrees

[Revolverrodger]

This is the first winter camping overnighter of my son ! Temperatures were about -10 degrees and we used our canvas hot tent with a kni-co wood stove. It was a great setup and kept us very warm. One nice benefit is that we could dry all our gear after hiking in the snow the whole day... Good times and good bacon !

 

[Currawong]

I haven’t had a chance to watch the vid yet but is that set up hard to pack in? Or is it lighter than it looks?

 

[lambertiana]

With a set up like that you could stay out for extended periods.

 

[mewolf1]

I haven’t had a chance to watch the vid yet but is that set up hard to pack in? Or is it lighter than it looks?

Usually loaded on toboggans or pulk sleds and many folks haul as much as 100lbs with ease, believe it or not.

 

[Revolverrodger]

Usually loaded on toboggans or pulk sleds and many folks haul as much as 100lbs with ease, believe it or not.

it is much easier than with a backpack. I didn’t weigh the gear but it was above 60lbs for sure
I have to admit that uphill and in deep snow it wasn’t exactly effortless

 

[Revolverrodger]

With a set up like that you could stay out for extended periods.

the benefit of the hot tent is that you can dry your gear at the end of the day, cook food and stay warm... essential for ling term survival or expeditions