Today’s topic will be winter tenting. The first feeling for most of us when mention winter tenting will be -Hm uncomfortable, troublesome and cold…So what can we do about it then? Well, here follows some suggestions. First thing will be to make distance from the ground cold. So you have to choose a sleeping pad that is produced for the cold. So pick one with a R grade at least over 4.0.
Another suggestion is to bring a standard sleeping mat as an extra layer, such as Z-rest for example. This one you can have between the pad and the sleeping bag, this will reduce the moister. Nest thing will be the sleeping bag, comfort temperature is the important thing here. Forgot all the “extreme” level and focus on the comfort rating. You can also use a liner for getting more comfort as well. Another thing here is to not put your face into the sack during the night, this will bring lot of moister into your sleeping bag.
(the author showing how to use the sleeping bag in the right way)
Normally the sack has a construction so you have just the breathing part of your face “free” from the sack. Use a light beanie as well, this will prevent the heat for passing out from your head. Another very important thing is to eat before sleep. Also a easy workout will be good, so you a warm and not need to warming up the sleeping bag as well. Ok, before you going into the sleeping bag you got two more things to do; 1. Boil and fill up your thermos. 2. Fill a plastic bottle to put into the sleeping bag (but be sure it not leaking). So now you got an external heater for the sleeping bag, and you are already done for making the breakfast…So, now it is time to go to bed. Wool 1st liner will be a good choose, and might have one set for just sleeping in. For having a real nice time a LPG lamp can be real cozy and will also give you some warmth. When it comes to the tent, open up all ventilation and open up the tent door. If you are more then one in the tent – you even don’t need to use a inner tent. But if you do bring a wetex rag for the “morning” moister in the tent (it can often be a layer of frost) Sleep tight😊.
Another very good detail is to use a mini compressor for the sleeping pad, then you avoid getting moisture from the breath into the sleeping pad. Sleep tight and see ya tomorrow…
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