Who has plans for winter camping over 2020/2021!?

@FelipeAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! It's my favorite season of camping here in the Sierra Nevada!

@PumpkinVillage

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Love winter hammock camping. Have a lot of opportunities here in Vt. Take care and stay safe, Al

@ulnoohiker8983

3 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to putting my northface stormbreak 1 tent to the test here in Cape Breton this winter.

@ItsAdventureTime1

3 жыл бұрын

Just finished my first trip below freezing and have another one planned next week :)

@mikeghost7788

3 жыл бұрын

Me!! First winter lol.

This is a very informative video! 👍 Here's my winter tip to the comment readers: If your gloves are dry and you take them off, put them in an inside pocket so they stay warm (and you don't lose them). If they're wet, and you take them off for lunch, sit on them between your sit-pad and your waterproof pants. They'll still be wet, but they won't be frozen when you put them back on. I grew up in Texas before becoming a ski-bum in Colorado and before KZread existed. I learned a lot of things the hard way!

@AllThingsConsidered333

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

That scenery is amazing!

Frozen Boots ... 10 years winter camping and mountaineering in Alaska, ... All my winter rated sleeping bags are "longs", even though I am of average height. We always do this so there is room for our boots, or boot liners from our plastic double boots, inside the sleeping bag at the foot area. We carry a tiny bristle brush to clear snow from between the vibram lugs, to avoid carrying excess moisture into the bag ... this keeps boots 'warm', and flexible for morning. .... Great video as always, Justin. Appreciate what you do, so much.

@iDopeCal

3 ай бұрын

Would throw a few hand warmers in them keep them from frozen thru out the night?

@iDopeCal

3 ай бұрын

New to the winter camping only camping during spring, summer fall

The first tip is very good. 2 weeks ago, I narrowly avoided a potentially bad situation. I've recently bought just about everything I need for winter trips. 4 season sleeping bag and tent. Thick down jackets and pants. Cross country ski is etc. I figured I'd go on a simple trip to test the gear out on a trail across the Swedish fell. The forecast said we would get snow the next day and I wanted to wake up to that. I went from wanting to visit a new trail, to thinking maybe I should check out a trail near some familiar areas instead to be safe, to taking an old trail I know well enough.. To finally just taking a trail I've been down many times before. Once there, I was advised by the local authorities and a fellow hiker that it would probably be best to abort the hike because they were expecting some pretty nasty conditions that could strand me up there. We're talking 8" of snow and 40mph winds in exposed areas. I listened to their advice and camped out at a lower altitude. My father called me 5 in the morning to ask if I was OK because back home it was storming. So yeah. Start small. Seriously.

@davidcarothers3311

7 ай бұрын

Wow!! What A Sissy! Your Wife is Mine Now!!😊😅

Thank you. I had had some issues winter backpacking. I'm ready to try again and will do all of what you recommend.

Experiential wisdom is in the finite details. Excellent tips Brother! Watta gr8 sunrise!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, extremely informative and helpful.

Thank you for this. I've backpacked in Alaska for almost 5 years now. I love watching videos like this to learn more.

Great videos Justin! I came across your channel while preparing for my first winter backpacking trip of the season. The information you provide is both informative and relevant. Thanks for the great videos!

Thank you for this video! I'm going to be following your steps as I embark on my first year of winter camping!

Nice job Justin! I enjoy winter camping, and everything you mentioned here is important. My first solo was in the snowbelt in Western NY, during a winter storm with about 15 inches of snow. Fortunately, I had done a trial on my sleep system in my backyard 2 weeks before, so I was much more prepared. Love to see videos like this, because as you mention, you could wind up in a life or death situation! Again, great job. Have a great New Year!!😎😎

Such a gorgeous spot! Really good and informative video!

Thank you Justin ! Your tips are essential for winter outdoors, truly beneficial

I love winter backpacking! Can’t wait to get to it in January!!! Great tips!

Great work, really love your videos. The family and I have just moved to Greenland and I went camping this weekend. Didn’t go that far into the backcountry, just to be safe, and to see how my equipment handled it. Like an armature I kept my hiking clothes on and just added some extra layer. Oh man, differently felt that. Thankfully it’s not that cold yet, and I managed. Looking forward to winter time and the snow season, and getting back out there a little better prepared

Great advice! Pretty much use all of them. Love the buffer topic and moisture management. Super important. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Justin. Superb content.

My first winter trip took place many years ago. I took part of your advice and made the trip short. I did not check the weather and truthfully, I did not have the correct gear. Especially the correct sleeping bag and pads. I had only backpacked into the late fall. To make a long story short I ended up hiking back out before things got too ugly. Since it was a short hike, about 3.5 miles I was out pretty fast. I did learn a lot, and, in the end, it was a good learning experience. That never happened again. Great video with a lot of good tips.

Great info Justin thanks for sharing

Thanks for the tips! I’m an avid warm weather hiker, but plan on getting in the snow this winter

Nice overall video. The tips are great !

Another great video. I love this channel. Your content is great and the settings of your videos are amazing! I had the good fortune of backpacking in Alberta and BC as a first year backpacker way back in 1974. It brings me back to those trips. I'm especially fond of winter hiking so I appreciate your content. Looking forward to seeing more!

Great tip about the vapour barrier. I might have to try that out because I often have sweaty feet

Some great tips! Thanks for sharing 👍

Amazing sky; such colors. Good winter tips. Wishing you the Best in 2021!

Great tips!! The leave no trace one are spot on...🤙

Awesome. Thanks man.

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for conveying this info! During covid, I’ve seen a lot if poop bombs not managed properly in the backcountry. Also saw an actual dog poop bag full about 5 miles in on the long trail! Crazy! Thanks again for educating folk!

I have traveled from Virginia USA to Banff twice and it is my favorite place on earth. I have hike around Lake Minnewoanka and it is so beautiful! I love your videos, so much great information!

Really like the pace you have in your videos so nice to watch... also thanks for the really good tips (especially storing that water stuff inside in your jacket :D)

Awesome, as always.

Super informative. Many thanks.

Winter camping is always good. If I have many tips..!!! Thank you for good info!!!

Thank you for your videos! I learn a lot! I am in Michigan, and can relate to the cold conditions!

Great watch! Beautiful scenery!!! Wow!!

Nice tips. Love that weather forecast site you shared :) Tkx

Excellently presented tutorial. Super series. Thanks.

Wow! Just a great video - informative, beautiful scenery, excellent editing, and awesome production. Such a pleasure to watch. 😍

Good video Justin as always

THANK YOU for the spotwx tip!

Thanks again Justin, I was wanting that weather website tip & not realizing it or forgot which video I saw it 👍😜🤙

Thank you sir.

Your videos are digital gold! 👏

Great video, man! Just hit that subscribed button, cheers!

Great info!

That weather app tho, love it!

Just started watching your winter videos and subscribed. This is all info I needed. Thanks for your straightforward informative presentations. Easy to understand and engaging to watch. Best wishes from Ohio 🇺🇸

I’m watching this from southern Arizona but I still learned a lot from this video.

Great idea keeping a Platypus soft water bottle and Katadyn BeFree water filter inside your jacket. That technique is way better than using a water bladder in a pack. I'm impressed!

Thanks!

Thanks for the advice, mate. Playing an outing for some Air cadets and we usually have -40 weather here.

My "2nd winter stove" ie a titanium Caldera Cone Sidewinder with the optional Inferno gassifier insert for making a VERY hot wood fire. I usually use it for melting snow just before bedtime so when I'm done with that chore I have a nice cozy wood fire before I turn in. The stove, insert and base roll up extremely small. I TOTALLY agree that Merino wool, lambs's wool, ALL wool holds a lot of moisture. I do not use it in winter camping. Polypropylene. polyester, then acrylic then nylon are the driest.

Thank you!

Consistent good advice. Thank you from Aurora, IL USA

Amazing views!!!! 💗🔥

Great Video! I love winter hiking and camping. In the South of Chile, we have a lot of mountains and snow. Thank you Justin for the excellent tips. Security is very important and leave no trace should be principles that we all must considered.

@Youlube87

3 жыл бұрын

Do you live in Puerto Natales?

@lilianhunrichse5202

3 жыл бұрын

@@Youlube87 Hi! I don't live in Puerto Natales. I live in the city of Concepción, 6 hours at the south of the capital Santiago

@Youlube87

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilianhunrichse5202 I've only been to Isla Magdalena, Punta Arenas and Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales. I really miss Patagonia...I live on the other of America in Montreal, Canada. 👍🇨🇱

Love and hate this video. Love it because you're cool and have good advice. Hate it because you may be convincing others to go out during the cold. Summer already sucks because of people, fortunately winter will never be too crowded.

Great share! I don't know if you ever cross passes in winter, but would love to see a video from you on how to self arrest with an ice axe. I want to practice this winter and you are super informative and have a great focus on safety! :)

Great and really useful tips, great job. Can you tip on how to keep the feet warm (prevent boots from being soaked wet) in slushy conditions? Experienced it in late winter multiday trip in the Adirondacks, all boots of everybody in the group were soaked wet, regardless of construction of the boots. Thanks.

Love your contents man. Used to live in Prince George, BC.

What a beautiful place

Video is very nicely done. Professional, nice pacing and editing. Kudos!

Where is this? So amazing!!! Thank you.

Good stuff, I am hoping to get out this winter and try some winter camping. Ordered some new quilts about 2 weeks or so ago, when they come should help. Wish the sale at UGQ would have been on then 😂

Excellently executed video. Glad to see a fellow Albertan making a mark. I attempted a TCT trek last year with a few buddies and it ended disastrously bad. Been prepping for my next one just just this time a West Coast start Btw if you're up for it wouldn't mind doing a weekend out at McLean, one of my favorite spots in the Calgary area

Those are all valid tips, also you should know your terrain and check avalanche conditions. The terrain around you will determine avalanche risk and also the type of equipment you will need for travel and safety. A AIARE 1 course is definitely a great idea!

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Avalanche danger is definitely a big risk for some parts of the world!

Brightest gear ever!

I know this is an old video, but have you addressed ways to deal with a tent zipper that is frozen due to moisture and cold? I did my first full winter snow camping trip this weekend (2/18/23) in Mount Rainier National Park and had frozen zippers on the tent fly in the morning. Overnight snow accumulation was about 6 - 8 inches and the low temperature was about 20°F. It was slow going but I got them open. I am using the Snugpak Scorpion 3 4-season tent for winter camping.

I basically smashed that subscribe button into smitherines! Thanks for all the tips!

Man, where have you been all my youtube life. This content is great. I'm on like video 10.

quality is UNREAL

I went to a camping trip and didn't realize it was going to be THAT cold..needless to say I learned and now I'm going on another one with worse weather!! But I know now what to do

Hey, I love the vids! Could you do a review of the trek 900 jacket?

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

On it!

The sun sets here in New Jersey at like 4:45-5pm then its pitch dark lol. Sucks for sure

Some trails in winter are actually easier here. Ones with crazy rocks are smooth as can be etc (assuming packed)

Justin, Would you put a link for the Rab vapor booties that you use please? I’m prepping for a winter trip in Co. and would love to give them a go

Hi Justin, do you recommend any online databases/websites that can recommend places for camping nearby?

Put on a thin sock liner, then your VBL, then your preferred hiking sock over the VBL. Works great....

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I only put the 2nd sock on if it is very very cold. Most of the time, I don't need it when in winter hiking boots. Great advice if using your summer hiking boots in winter!

Great Video my man! Do you have a video where you discuss your recording equipment, and how well it works in cold conditions, what to do, what not to do? All the best from Iceland.

@worstuserever

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from UK. Iceland is fantastic! Had my first trip there in summer last year, partly to escape the heat here. Can't wait to go again and explore further.

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I don't unfortunately! I use a gopro hero 8 on most of my trips though! I keep it in my jacket to stay warm and bring extra batteries.

love those over pants! The venting zips seems great fo venting to keep from overheating. How do you like those? Do they work as efficiently as they look? Let me know your true evaluation of them Where you got them as well.

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

They are quite good! The brown part is a softshell, so they also breath and move very well. I'll be doing a video on my winter hiking gear soon and will talk much more about them!

Love the buffer advice... i call them contingencies, or belt and braces in the uk

@worstuserever

3 жыл бұрын

Also UK, and same about contingencies. We can't predict everything but can anticipate most problems and prepare. I even keep an emergency kit ready for the cat, including instructions for regular houseguests. :-)

@_68niou1

3 жыл бұрын

Belt and suspenders in the US

Great video, thanks Justin! Long time three-season backpacker and canoe-tripper, looking to get started winter camping this year. Can I ask, what are the pants you’re wearing in the video? They look really versatile with the vents.

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Those are the OR Trailbreaker IIs!

Thank you for all the winter videos! In this video you say no merino against the skin and in your others you use it as your base layer. Was this a learning curve? Which one do you feel is true now?

@JustinOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

No merino while active. It's alright when sleeping since there is less moisture to manage.

My winter backpacking consists of a 3day winter survival pack ans my 10 day pulk. Small pack has ability to sleep to -20 F. The sleeping bag in the pulk is stand alone good to -60 F. I prepare for a white out storm in Northern Alaska. I dont have a time schedule. Its go with the trail, weather and have fun. JMHO

I have read that wearing Earth colours makes it less likely that you will attract predators. Basically, the more camouflaged you are the safer you are, from a visual perspective. Bright colours can attract predators. However, most predators can smell you or hear you before they see you.

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I have read that was well. From what I understand, there has been anecdotal evidence that bears will investigate bright colors in open area but that there isn't peer reviewed scientific evidence to back that up. I think the story got picked up by a lot of news outlets because it makes a good headline but is overall one of those things that it probably isn't worth spending time worrying about.

@andrewnash6121

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors I have a quote from Backcountry Bear Basics 2nd Edition by Dave Smith (2017) who is a naturalist and an authoritative scientific figure on the subject of bears. He has appeared in a documentary on the subject of bears, which aired on PBS and The Nature Channel. On page 34 of the book he writes, "This collection of observations about bear vision has practical implications for hikers and other outdoors people. Bears have color [sic] vision, and the brighter the clothes you're wearing, the better the odds a bear will notice you. It's clear that bears key on movement." I enjoy your videos my fellow backpacker and I just don't want to hear about you or anyone else getting hurt. I would encourage anyone to get a copy of that book and read it for their own knowledge and the safety of themselves and others. Happy trails. :)

Dude, LOVING your channel! I haven't winter camped since college (2000). Tried the backyard geartest the other day and was a fail.. end of story I realized I need to get dedicated winter sleep system. Definately looking for the thermarest trailblazer. looks so comfy. I'm just gonna use my old tent until its trashed. its ancient. currently using a marmot neversummer 0 bag and a Nemo tensor insulated @ 12 d farenheit. I did not sleep warm I was not freezing but not nice and toasty for sure. still in return window for bag. keeping the tensor bc most comfy ever slept on. loving your gear guide. **would LOVE to see a multi day trip 3d maybe? Love to see how you deal with the complications that brings

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I find the Tensor good down to maybe 20F (usually like 25F), so makes sense you got a bit cold! Throw a cheap foam pad under there and you'd likely be able to get down to 15 or 10! I'll probably film a multiday trip in the next few weeks here - it definitely brings some added challenges!

@becon776

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors i tried to get versatile equipment. wrong move. came to conclusion that need specialized gear dedicated to winter. That Polar Ranger bag looks AMAZING.

Great videos Justin! Just want to point out, depending on where you camp you may want to avoid starting a fire at all - for example, where I am in western BC, Canada, the open fires are forbidden in the alpine backcountry year round, unless it's a real emergency. The reason being - alpine vegetation is extremely fragile and the dead wood is needed for keeping the balance intact. And if you bring wood from another area - this may introduce some invasive species - which again may harm the delicate balance. So as much as we love sitting by the fire - please make sure to check regarding the area you're going to and don't assume you can use fire as a main means that would keep you warm.

New glasses I see. I need to find some for over my glasses. I could wear contacts but having progressive glasses I wouldnt be able to read anything closer than arms length. Could get reading glasses I guess. But like the looks of the new sunglasses. Same company?

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

These are actually photochromic sunglasses from Decathlon. I've been testing them out as an option for when it's partly cloudy or I am hiking through open area and wooded. geni.us/DecathlonPhotochromic

Do these campgrounds need reservations as well? How do you find one?

Interested in you saying wool holds moisture? In my experience it's amoung the best at wicking. My merino stuff is amazing at wicking away moisture. Not done any cold camping though. Are you saying it behaves differently in the cold?

@JustinOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a good chart for different textiles: www.textilecalculations.com/standard-moisture-regain-and-moisture-content-of-fibers/. You can see nylon has a regain of 10x that of polyester and wool 40x.

First love your videos! Quick question though. For a multi day winter camping trip, is there a goad weight for your backpack? I seem to be around the 50-55lbs mark for a 3 night 4 day solo trip.

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

My base weight in winter is ~15-20 lbs. And then food is another 2lbs per day and 4.4lbs of water. So a 4 day solo trip would be around 30lbs for me. That weight can very drastically if bringing a lot of extra items for hanging out around camp or the hot tent. I wouldn't worry too much about your pack weight as long as you're comfortable!

What are your recommendations for gloves when winter camping? I’m looking for the thinnest possible as well as affordable.

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I use the Decathlon Trek 500 softshell gloves while hiking and then a merino wool liner and the MEC Surprise gloves while at camp!

Man I wanna go winter camping too. How can I go with you?!

Hey! Hi! IS there an open frontcountry campground near the banff? Thanks!

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Many! Check out the Parks Canada reservations page!

Hey just wondering how the decathlon puffy worked out for you at -15.? Great video really enjoyed the tips and tricks

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

It's a super warm and solid jacket! It's always hard to stay warm when static, but this jacket is one of the warmer ones out there and nothing compares at the price.

Keep it up. More sleeping in tent videos.

While using a vapour barrier on your feet how do you stop your socks from getting soaked from the sweat? Do you have a new pair of socks for every day?

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

There are two factors! 1) Your feet actually do a good job at making sure they are at a good equilibrium. So if they sense it is too humid, they will stop sweating. 2) Using a really this quick drying sock that doesn't hold onto moisture is key to facilitate (1) and so you can dry your sock easily if it does get sweaty.

I may have missed it but do you keep your propane cannisters close to your body like you do for water and filter? I thought many people recommended against using propane in cold weather.

@JustinOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I usually don't actually. When it gets quite cold, I use the whisperlite stove which uses an inverted cannister and heating coil.