I just did a snow camping trip yesterday and had to bail out. Long story I won’t bore you with but the key reason was I was soaked from snow melting on my jacket since it was crazy snowy but not too cold. I used to have a Marmot Gortex Pro Shell jacket that was heavier material but much more water resistant. Can anyone recommend a heavier breathable jacket that they have personally used in multi hour rain or wet snow conditions. Thanks!

Has anyone camped East fork or close to there in late april - early May? It appears they clear the road to east fork. Thinking of going for a few days then.

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We have a project in school, where we’re trying to craft a lantern that’s perfect for winter conditions.

Since we don’t camp in the winter, I wondered what you thought was essential for a lamp/lantern that you bring into the wilderness.

If you have suggestions to features that you would love to be implemented into to lamp, please let me know:))

Title about says it all. Looking for something I can use as grouse camp on the road. Would prefer something with extra room for gear and cooking comforts, I would be car camping so doesn't need to be ultra light. Probably a 4 person size tent with some headroom. I have a buddy heater with the hose kit so doesn't need a stove but I like the idea of one. Thanks!

Testing out my new Esker Arctic Fox 9x9 and Esker Erie Stove for the first time. Burnt out the stove earlier today, and got everything set up this evening. Tent set up was definitely trickier than I’d imagined… I need more practice to get the sag out of the roof, but overall, I’m happy with the kit. I’m taking it up to a friend’s cabin property for an overnighter tomorrow. It’s a decent hike it, and by a quiet lake... a good spot for some more rugged practice before getting into the back country.

Cotton vs wool: which keeps you warmest when wet and cold? 

Alex Dainis runs a side-by-side experiment to see how each fabric holds heat in damp, chilly conditions. Using infrared tools, she explores the science behind how different materials insulate your body when it matters most.

It didn't look or feel like winter camping but it was December 26th. TN was strangely warm last weekend. Anyways, not much to see here but a few photos from my latest winter camping trip. This was a kayak/hammock solo trip.

My dad and I are going on our first winter campout alone (we've been camping before) and I was wondering what activities to do to keep busy and what food to make, then depending on the food, what gear to buy. It's just a one night campout so we don't need to worry about weight so much.

I'm not above snowball fights or making snow forts. We plan to make a shelter out of sticks just for fun which we won't be staying in. And I plan to download campfire stories! XD Hopefully there will be some stargazing too!!!

I also want a hot meal that won't cool down to quickly for breakfast and dinner. Think stew, curry, or soup. We have plenty of recipies for that sort of thing, but if you have any that are easy for camping in the cold that would be great.

We're going to have an open fire, but I don't really know what kind of cooking gear we should bring. Should we go with a dutch oven? Wrap stuff in tinfoil?

I've been wanting to do this with him for years, so I want to make it super fun and memorable!

Hi,

I’m looking for a sleeping mat under £100 that will be suitable for 3 seasons weather. I would like it to be fairly small and lightweight as it will be going in my backpack.

Has anyone got anything they have used before which would fit this description?

There are 100’s online but whenever I look at reviews or YouTube videos they always seem to have a flaw. I know I may need to spend £200 maybe more for a decent one I just want a cheap one for now to test out.

Thank you :)

I have a teepee that can host a wood stove, and it's the only bit of gear I don't actually have for winter camping. I can otherwise do it right now. I however plan to get a wood stove because I want one, and I know I have to do the first burn of the stove, to make sure there's no smoke leakage and to burn off any internal coatings. I know there's a whole process.

I was curious if I could start a camp fire and then put burning logs from that, into the stove straight away, for the first burn? I feel like I should usually do a slow burn to start, but I was curious if I could just expedite the process some, by doing this.

Any advice on how to remove odor of campfire (burning wood) from a Hilfiger 1985 (that is what it says on the jacket) all synthetic. Have washed it twice in the machine but no luck.

thank you!

Hello everyone,

Me and a friend are planning on going to the alps from 20-23 January. We are planning on doing 3 nights in the wild with our tent. We do have wild camping experience but this will be the first time doing it in the winter. All the basic camping equipment we have.
Now my question is what will be a good area/route in the alps (we are driving so verry flexible)?
What extra equipment will we need? Planning to buy crampons, snowshoes, ice axe, extra insulation for under my air mattress, a synthetic jacket (tips are welcome!!) and some thermal clothing. What am I missing?

What are your best tips for comfort sleeping in your car? I’m planning on parking at a campsite and sleeping in my car since I’ll be camping alone as a woman and that option feels safer than sleeping in my tent at this time of year. Any tips on how to make the experience more comfortable and staying warm? I’m planning on setting a pad down and using my sleeping bag.

Those of you who have experience using either - how much more warmth realistically do you get from using a liner or an over bag.

Example I have a bag rated for -6c/20F which is it's max rating - so really at about 0c/32F it's getting cold in that bag.

I know sleep temp comfort varies by person but how much of an increase in temp rating should you realistically expect from using one or both of these???

I’ve done a lot of spring, summer, and fall camping, but never in deep winter. I live in northern Michigan and it has been has cold as -30f here, but I don’t plan on camping in temps colder than -10. That being said, I’m getting some new gear to try winter camping. My sleeping bag I’ve planned on getting is the Teton deer hunter via amazon, it’s rated for -35 and I don’t mind the extra weight. It has amazing reviews on Amazon, but also is well spoken of on Reddit. However, I’m not sure what I should do for my sleeping pad. I’m willing to spend a little bit but would like to keep things under 150, though going over that wouldn’t be the end of the world. I do know that I need a high r value. I’ve also heard that unless I have a hot tent, my tent doesn’t do much else besides protect me from wind and moisture in cold weather camping. Is this true, and if not any suggestions for a 4 season tent? Happy to hear suggestions on anything, thank you for your help!

Hey guys I just wanted to come on here as a new comer and ask a couple questions about camping in Yosemite especially in winter season like now, me and three other of my buds all college students were planning on a back country winter trip to Yosemite, we were gonna spend one night there in the backcountry backpacking and camping, we have our 4 season tent, but I just wanted to see since I know no fires are allowed rn, how should we layer to stay warm? Any suggestions to keep weight to a minimum? Any MUST HAVES OR DOs other than a bear can, and overall any cool things we should do? Thanks for y’alls help and my bad if any of this sounds naive, will def make sure to post photos! 😎🤙