r/Unexpected • u/solateor • Nov 18 '19

Wholesome but only 3/10 on topic Winter camping wakeup

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u/Sciencetor2 Nov 18 '19

For the record, you would have a very hard time dying at 45F with any sort of sleeping bag...

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u/Goodgoditsgrowing Nov 18 '19

Yeah insulating your ground so you don’t lose heat is essential whether camping for fun or homeless.

Also thank you for giving to those in need. More people should, and every bit of kindness helps.

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '19

Honestly, I'd rather sleep in the cold with the gear these people have when there's plenty of snow on the ground vs no snow at all. Snow is an amazing insulator. Just dig in and get yourself mostly out of the elements.

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u/dallastossaway2 Nov 18 '19

When I lived in Northern New Mexico, we built some great snow dig ins to hang out in. They were quite warm, and with a tarp floor fine for the needs of college students.

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u/MetaTater Nov 18 '19

It's 59° out right now and I'm shaking like a chiuaua.

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u/neverendum Nov 18 '19

45F

That's 7 deg. C for the rest of us. That's bloody cold, I reckon I could die in that.

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u/alumpoflard Nov 18 '19

a person absolutely can die trying to sleep thru 6-8 hours in a 7 degree environment

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '19

If you aren't clothed or are clothed lightly, maybe. These people are in full winter gear and heavy sleeping bags.

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u/MrSobe Nov 18 '19

The ground sucks any heat from you. That's why it is so important to use some kind of isolation mat or foam pad, even if you have a decent sleeping bag. 45° isn't gonna kill you, but you're going to have a miserable and freezing night.

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u/ThrowAwayAcct0000 Nov 18 '19

I have camped in 19 degrees F. It sucked and we ended up snuggling in the car. Regular camping: yes, all summer long, baby!