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Maintaining a water filter above freezing is harder than it seems. In most snowy conditions the temperature is below 32f for the trip duration. You have to keep the filter next to your body the entire trip- not just at night. One mistake of forgetting it for a short period of time could compromise it and possibly make you sick.

@user-hh6ex9md4w

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with maintaining a water filter during winter camping. It's definitely a challenge to keep it from freezing! By the way, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile power station that could be a great addition to your outdoor gear. With its massive capacity, fast recharging, and waterproof technology, it's perfect for powering your devices during camping trips. Check it out if you're interested!

@hikingwheather

5 ай бұрын

I agree. If there is running water available, I would boil it to purify it rather than using a water filter.

@tiwil555

4 ай бұрын

​@@hikingwheatherjust bring a coffee filter to remove pine needle etc ;)

I love how your videos are straight to the point without a lot of nonsense filler, and it’s actually useful content you don’t get elsewhere.

When it comes to cold weather camping I switch to white gas MSR stove. They are so much more effective and the tool for the job. I love your tent.

Winter camping is fun. The big things to be aware of are being deliberate with everything you do and conducting your activities more slowly. Slow and Deliberate!! not trying to be weird but I tend to sleep in the buff with a liner in the sleeping bag. Thanks for the video. Cheers and happy new year!!

Great video. You are one of the few campers who does what i do which is to sleep in my base layer only. I see so many people getting into there sleeping bags/quilts with their outer clothing on which is counter productive. A sleeping bag should be thought of as a thermos flask, put something warm in it and it stays warm, put something cold in it and it stays cold. 👍👍

I bought a SkyGoat fleece and love it. I snowshoe backpacked last year and yes, mistakes were made, but not enough to deter me going seismology this winter.

you should do a video about gear you can get from costco/sams club they always have waterproof gear and really cold weather gear

Fourth seasons tents is not designed to close the air, but to survive the snow load and high winds. Many experienced winter campers still allow plenty of ventilation to allow the moisture to escape. They just use proper sleeping system to keep warm.

If you're doing just one overnighter you'll mostly be fine but if you're up for a multi day trip in really cold conditions, condensation can be the biggest enemy of your sleeping bag: if it's cold enough the water vapour you breathe out will condense and freeze right on top and inside the outer layer of your sleeping bag. If you dont get rid of that moisture and pack your bag up you'll disperse that moisture inside the whole bag making it less capable of warming you. Always watch out for that and keep as much ventilation going as you can, as cold air can take up much less moisture per volume as warmer air in the other seasons. This means you need more airflow to get moisture out of your tent.

@aaronropers-huilman660

4 ай бұрын

How would you advise getting that frost off/out of the bag (asking as someone going on a multi night winter trip in a few days)?

@dereinzigwahreRichi

4 ай бұрын

@@aaronropers-huilman660 if you encounter a layer of ice in the morning on your bag, just wipe it off, but that's the easy case, of course. If the upside of your bag is wet, you can try to dry it outside before you pack it. If that's not possible due to snowfall or rain, I don't really know. I'd try to pack it so the wet surface stays outside as much as possible. I also had a down quilt within my sleeping bag on my trips, which I then packed separately, so I still had an insulating piece in my sleep system that's gonna be dry. But honestly that was more due to the fact that my bag is just good for just below freezing and it was a little bit colder than that. ;⁠-⁠) Worked very well though!

The thing about camping in snow is that what could be small mistakes at warmer times of year can be deadly in winter. Good advice here. My own solution--don't camp or backpack in the snow. I know lots of people love it, just not for me.

@earlgrey691

5 ай бұрын

As if loitering kodiaks and wolves aren't enough of an issue to contend with lol ?

5 ай бұрын

First thing that comes in mind is that wet clothes can kill in the winter

@MrFreeGman

4 ай бұрын

Or...just have a backup plan. Camp near your car, within walking distance to help etc. You don't need to hike 15 miles into the untouched wilderness with nothing but your pack in order to have a good time. Especially if you're inexperienced. With that said, as you become more experienced, you'll come to learn that the winter isn't something you need to fear. All you need is some very basic gear and the skills to use it. Trappers in the 18th century would sleep under the stars in Northern Canadian winters with little more than a couple of bear/moose hides and an axe.

@Oslohiker

4 ай бұрын

You're missing out, dude.

Happy New Year! I'm hoping to get out toward the end of Jan, always good to get your tips and recommendations

The less water in a filter, the less that can freeze..... at least try to shake out any excess water, and maybe...... attach a cord and swing it around in a circle to drive water out, but it could also help it freeze faster so.... dilemma. Depends on the temp and speed and duration I think. The smaller filters take up little room, so a pocket next to a body isn't unreasonable.

Excellent advice!! Thanks very much Sir.

Always great content brother. Happy new year! All the best for 2024.

Great tips thanks for sharing this with us.

Really good video. Very important information to save you pain but not many people talk about

great stuff! thank you for showing

Great video and advice 👍❄️🙂

Thank you 👍👍

Good stuff man happy new year

Over ther years I leaned a lot from you. Thank you!

Happy New Year !

I realised the hard way that even comfort ratings on sleepingbags are not perfect. Went camping with my new bag that is rated to 0deg C, weather forecast said the night would be 0C, turned out it was -3C, i was waking up every 20min because i was cold. Always plan in 5-10 degrees Celcius headroom folks :)

i actually like your videos. one of the few. would be interested in the best snow tent tarp combination you have found. its easy to camp in the snow, harder to camp when its snowing all the time. also, when snow turns to rain, life gets tough.

I like what you did there; that was a smooth sponsor edit.

Found the airflow thing out the hard way. It wasn't the condensation either it was worse. I was sweating profusely and was very cold after venting my tent. didn't die though was just uncomfortable

I've diligently kept my water filter warm, and on 3 separate occasions, I compromised the filter just by using it. the warmest being at 25°. at 17° caused alot of damage to my platypus. I'm sure around freezing or high 20s it may not be an issue, but in the teens it's definitely toast. cost me over 100 bucks filters to figure out just to carry the water I need or melt sbow.

@TJStellmach

5 ай бұрын

Also, liquid water may be available despite otherwise freezing temperatures. Better to boil that than to start by melting snow, because the phase change to melt ice takes a huge amount of energy. You'll save fuel if you can avoid doing that.

@markdaddario1941

5 ай бұрын

It might be easier to keep a battery warm next to the body and use UV treatment. Chemical takes up to 4 hours at times, and boiling does use a good bit of fuel. Wood is good! @@TJStellmach

so glad that didn't skip the ad, I was looking for minimalist flipflops for ages!

I see the Hilleberg has quite caught your fancy 🙂

Does your Firemaple work well with the can upside down? Mine and others pulses, it’s not steady. I do have the preheating tube.I love the tunnel tents with big vestibules in winter. When on snow you can dig out a trench and have a nice seat.

@MyLifeOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

This was my first time with the firemaple. It did pulse a bit. I think it’s preheat tube might not be long enough to completely vaporize the fuel. But I’m not sure.

@mobilewintercamp7515

5 ай бұрын

@@MyLifeOutdoors ha! I said the same thing to other people. The other companies have the tube have a more horizontal section against the flame instead of one quick bend. I’ve heard failure around -4F but that also might have involved some altitude. Be aware and thanks

I’m wondering if you have any tips or a recommendation for a product for facial protection? I don’t winter hike, but I sometimes have to work outdoors for extended periods. Yesterday was one such day- 16 hours at -10. I wore a balaclava, but it kept getting wet with my breathing. Going bare face was even more brutal. I ended up cycling through a scarf, finding a dry section whenever it got too wet. But I’m sure there’s a better solution out there!

@SimenRingstad

4 ай бұрын

Maybe a ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava fits the bill? I use a parka with a large fur ruff but it limits visibility and might not be suitable for your kind of work.

Timout!! What's that white stuff? Oh snow. I want some. Dry winter so far Copper only has a 30" base and Winter Park 31".

Wool 🦙

@daphneraven6745

5 ай бұрын

That’s true. It stays warm, even when wet.

Has anyone looked into whether or not water filters freeze when exposed to icy cold, freshly melted water? e.g. from a mountain stream in the snow? Seems like running ice cold water from a filter bag through the filter would cause freezing of the elements.

@Internetprolet1312

5 ай бұрын

Idk about instant freezing but I think it’s then very prone to freeze quickly if exposed to the elements. Other people have pointed out to always keep it near your body to combat this

@maxwellerickson7066

4 ай бұрын

@@Internetprolet1312the truth is, it's just not a good idea to try to rely on a water filter in truly cold conditions. If you're in the PNW (like this youtuber is) and you're just bringing it for day hikes where the high temp hovers around freezing, fine -- but I would almost always recommend boiling.

Best thing if you possibly can is to make a campfire and keep that going. Yes, carrying a saw and an axe is not exactly ultralight, but you'll be much more comfy, you can dry socks etc. you won't get dry otherwise,you caneasily melt snow the whole time or cook water (which is still much better, like he said!) and you don't need to worry about your butane stove. If you need to use a butane stove try to warm up the fuel cartridge by carrying it in your jacket before using it and put something insulating between it and the ground or snow, that helps a lot. You can also get a good old trangia or other alcohol stove going in cold conditions by sticking a match upright into it and using this as a wick to warm up the alcohol. And alcohol bottle (especially a flat one) is also easier to carry close to your body to warm it up before using the fuel. And I just love the calmness of a burning Trangia. :⁠-⁠)

If it's cold enough, wearing vapor barrier base layers means not having to worry about sweat. It's a cold jolt taking them off and letting the sweat flash freeze so you can shake it dry. But the other 23 and a half hours are worry free in the perspiration department. That, and your next to skin layer won't wick enough to keep from getting wet with the exception of fishnet and vapor barriers.

@Oslohiker

4 ай бұрын

Vapor barrier is only good for the feet. But if you're not doing an Antartica expedition it is not advisable. Instead put a Nalgene bottle with warm water with today's hiking socks around it in the bottom of the sleeping bag. The socks will be dry in the morning, your feet will be warm during the night. It will build up a little moist in the sleeping bag. But that should not be of any concern...... unless you're doing one of those Antartica expeditions. Just be sure to not breath into your sleeping bag. A blended sleeping bag of synthetic and down is though advisable to be on the safe side.

@wisenber

4 ай бұрын

@@Oslohiker Vapor barriers work for more than just feet. My VB shirt and gloves do a lot more work than my VB socks when I'm working up a sweat below 20 F. The VB shirt keeps your layers dry and your skin moist. VB gloves reduce the cracking in your skin from the dry cold. Not sure where you got that only socks work. I'd never blend down and synthetic. It gives you the worst of both world heavier and bulkier synthetic and wet down). However, a synthetic overbag will push the frost point from your down into the more forgiving synthetic leaving your down more dry. If you have a hybrid, the moisture in the synthetic gets pushed into your down as soon as you stuff it in a bag or pack, leaving a half effective bag.

@Oslohiker

4 ай бұрын

@@wisenber I am 55 years old and been winter camping/hiking/skiing for all of them (my parents took me out from when I was a baby). I also have extensive winter training from the military. In my country Norway, being out in the winter is a part of our culture. I also live in a place (close to Oslo) where I am almost daily out in the woods, all year round. If you're talking about vapor barrier in the sleeping bag, you could use a full vapor barrier, as in a plastic bag covering your whole body. But it is pointless if you're not on an expedition over several weeks or more. Moisture will build up in the sleeping bag, but with a warm enough bag this will not be a problem. Using vapor barriers during sleep is uncomfortable, and you don't use it if it is not necessary. I know of no Norwegian that use it, unless they are on an expedition to the South Pole or something equivalent. Synthetic and down is the way to go. The down will almost never become to wet, but you still want the last defense against the cold in the synthetic. This is used by 100% of the people on expeditions, and it works for all winter hiking/skiing. For my hundreds, maybe thousands of nights out in the winter this has always been a success. I also ski in the high mountains where it can be both very cold, a snow storm, and very high winds, and this works, me doing like 14 days ski hikes without any support. If you are talking about using a vapor barrier while moving. Only on the feet makes any sense, because that is the only place you have to have a barrier against snow. And even with gore-tex shoes the socks can get wet from the foot sweat. All other places on the body you can dispose of the (almost all the) moisture by using the right clothes. And a vapor barrier there is a big no no. It would be right out stupid. I never use vapor barriers, but I know people that use it on their feet. It is a personal preference.

@wisenber

4 ай бұрын

@@Oslohiker "I am 55 years old and been winter camping/hiking/skiing for all of them (my parents took me out from when I was a baby)." Nice. I've been doing winter sports since the 1970s, been mountaineering since the 1980s and I was in the Gebirgsjager. I didn't start using VB clothing until the 2000s, and it changed how I deal with layering during cold weather trips. "If you're talking about vapor barrier in the sleeping bag," I'm not. I did mention hiking, didn't I? It also works for mountaineering, skiing, snowshoeing...or any other strenuous activity below 20F. A VB bag liner means not being able to use any of your clothing to supplement a bag or quilt. A VB shirt, pants, gloves and socks means being able to use your other layers if your sleep system isn't enough. " The down will almost never become to wet" Spend five nights staying in tunnel tent where you're cooking in your vestibule while stuffing your bag in a compression sack, and your down will get wet. That's why I go with a bulky and heavy minus 20 Climashield bag on longer trips well below 0 F. A down bag will weigh as much as the synthetic bag with the added moisture and a good portion of the down will be collapsed. "I know of no Norwegian that use it, unless they are on an expedition to the South Pole or something equivalent." That's nice. In the US alone, there are at least two companies that make VB clothing (Stephens and RH) for exactly the use i stated (active use below 20F). Andrew Skurka wrote extensively of it's benefit for his 1400 mile winter trip in temps down to minus 20 F (Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota not the South Pole). I've been using them since I read the article, and they work. "Only on the feet makes any sense, because that is the only place you have to have a barrier against snow." Is the snow in Norway only boot deep with no wind??? If the terrain permits, I prefer a nonwaterproof mukluk that allows moisture to escape during the day, especially snowshoeing. Mountaineering, I'm in a hideously uncomfortable plastic double boot, since crampons are required. "It is a personal preference." It sounds more like ignorance if you've never used it and know no one that has tried it but are so certain it doesn't work. You have zero first hand or even second hand experience, yet you're certain it doesn't work? There's nothing wrong with ignorance, but "knowing" something you can't know doesn't make sense.

@Oslohiker

4 ай бұрын

@@wisenber You're just not good enough. I use mesh wool. And it captures very little moisture, even with high activity. Before I go to sleep I put on a dry set of mesh wool, being dry, and put the hiking wool mesh on top. Every clothing item will be dry in the morning, and I will be dry during the night. Gloves and socks are lose inside the bag, and so will the inner boot of gore-tex shoes (I use Norwegian Alfa ski boots). Everything will be dry in the morning. The hiking socks will also be loose inside the sleeping bag, and I have the sleeping socks on. How to keep the moisture down in the tent. I have extensive airflow. This helps a lot. The sleeping bag will be turned inside out when I get to camp, and (most important) in the morning. If it is not to windy I'll put the sleeping bag directly on the snow (still inside out), and this will pull moisture out. This helps a lot. I tie the sleeping bag down. I trained winter warfare in under -40 in much crappier equipment than I personally own. As long as you have the principles down things will work out. Although we used from time to time vapor barriers on the feets. I have also experienced with lady pads in the shoes. It works very well, but I don't use it now. As I said I am skiing in the worst conditions for 14 days in a stretch, and have everything dialed in. No problems with the sleeping system. I even have done longer trips, but a normal winter vacation is 14 days (for me). I will never use vapor barriers, unless I do something really extreme (duration).

I tried that bag, but I just hated the snorkel. I wanted to like it but my bag claustrophobia was too much. Went with Nemo instead.

Of course you can also just use liquid fuel from the start. It works much better in the cold, and is really a lot less hassle with trying to keep the gas cannister warm enough.

2:12 lold

Whats your opinion on the north face stormbreak 1?

@MyLifeOutdoors

4 ай бұрын

I’ve never used it.

Dead on! No pun intended…

which model of the hillsberg tent is that?

@MyLifeOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

Nallo GT2 Red Label

Question here in regards to the condensation issue. Will wearing a mask like we wore during Covid help?

@MyLifeOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

The mask will likely catch most the condensation and will no doubt be wet if not frozen by the morning. But it might keep it off your bag.

@maxwellerickson7066

4 ай бұрын

Yes, in fact some mountaineers recommend face masks for really cold and windy days anyway as an active alternative to a balaclava.

@bernielamont825

4 ай бұрын

@@maxwellerickson7066 thanks!

I don't think just keeping filter overnight in a sleeping bag prevents it from freezing during times it s not in a sleeping bag..

Winter is indoor racquetball season.

I don't use down jackets specifically because if they get wet your jacket is useless. To prevent this you have to wear something else over it and there goes the weight and pack size savings of having down in the first place. That's not to say other people are wrong if they do wear them, but this is my philosophy on down jackets.

Why does no one talk about Aqua Mira for water treatment in the winter - I find it so much easier in the winter and you don’t risk ruining your water filter……..

@frstesiste7670

4 ай бұрын

I used a mix of chemical treatment and filtering on my AT and PCT thruhikes. Partly because filters at the time was more complicated and heavy but also because chemical treatment is so easy and require no maintenance. Chemical treatment in cold weather need more time to work though so has its own set of disadvantages.

winter camping with out talking about wool feel weird to me

As a Norwegian, where almost everybody enjoys being in the woods in the winter, and I also have winter training from the military, this is pretty horrible to watch. 1. No filter in winter. They are not reliable. 2. It is hard to find running water in the winter (and if you find it it could be under ice and/or dangerous to collect). Melting snow is the way to go. 3. Dirty snow.... you have to find snow that is not dirty. Also, contamination either float to the to or sink to the bottom. Easy to avoid. Don't worry to much about the stuff in the water as long it is cooked. The body will take care of it. 4. Use a Nalgene bottle (or equivalent) to store water. Fill one up and put a sock around it and put it in the bottom of the sleeping bag. Take that same bottle, still with water in it, and put it up side down in your back pack for later consumption (Remember that ice forms on the top). 4. Yes, a lot of fuel is the way to go. Use filtered gasoline, not gas canisters. 5. You have extra clothes of everything, even gloves and hat. (In addition to camp/sleeping clothes). Lite hiking is not a thing in the winter time. In camp you have to make sure that everything is dry before heading out again. Stay in camp if otherwise. The way to dry them out is to put the wet (meaning moist, not soaked through) clothes on top of the dry clothes in camp, and everything will dry out. Fleece clothes should be rubbed in snow, and shaked off. Some items go in the sleeping bag. I usually put the hiking socks, beanie and gloves, and my (cleaned off) boots in the sleeping bag. Best boots are if you can separate the inner boot from the outer shell. 6. If it is cold enough you CAN hike in the down jacket. But then it should be very cold. Otherwise the down jacket is of course for camp, but also it is important to put it on every time you stop for a break. 7. Except the outer shells everything should be made of wool (which I do), except some use a fleece mid layer jacket. 8. Use a blended sleeping bag of synthetic and down. Mammoth is a great brand. The sleeping bags are designed in Norway (it use to be called Ajungulak before it was bought up by Mammoth). (Personally I use a Norwegian brand called Helsport, but many American brands are good too). Moisture will build up in the sleeping bag. You can't avoid it, but as you said, don' breath inside it. Use a balaclava when you sleep instead. On expeditions over weeks use a vapor barrier. Uncomfortable as hell, but it will save your life. 7b. Use two sleeping pads on top of each other. One foam cell (in Norway som even use reindeer skin), and one air mattress. That will bring up the sleeping quality, and you will feel warm. The foam sleeping pad could also be used as a sitting pad. 9. In the winter time I use cross-country expedition skis 99% of the time. Walking on the feet on snow is just odd to me. 10. Always remember to use sun screen and sun glasses. On the positive side: - The layering looks good. - That tent is top quality for winter use (I own one myself ;) ) Remember that winter hiking/skiing could and should be enjoyable. Personally I enjoy it more than summer hiking.

In my experience, moisture builds up more in small or single-walled tents. (PCT 2023 California)

Some of the best water I ever had came from a filtered pine needle filled water.

@Rambo88568

4 ай бұрын

Good vitamin c

Rule 1 for Cold weather. Water needs to be inside you, not on you, if it is, you're not gonna be happy.

Down bags used to be the best . The buffalo sleep system has changed this . Their 4s outer has a full face zip ... You can feel free to breathe inside the bag with it almost fully closed ... This won't affect the performance... Try this in any down bag and you'll wake up with an ice chest rig ...lol The buffalo system out performs EVERY OTHER STSTEM including feathered friends and wiggy's... YES YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT ... made in sheffield uk Rated to minus 90 c... WET OR DRY ... best money i ever spent .

@TheColson79

5 ай бұрын

That looks like a nice setup and It looks really warm but at a significant weight penalty vs a down alternative.

@davidjacobs828

5 ай бұрын

@@TheColson79 Yes , you're correct regarding the weight , but itsa survival system as opposed to a lightweight hiking system, the buffalo special 6 shirt and trousers made up part of the minus 90 sleep system tho , which can be worn whilst carrying the compressed sleeping bags ...btw storing the buffalo systems bag fully compressed for 20 years will not affect the performance in the slightest ... No other sleep system can boast this feature . Thanks for taking the time to reply .

I never understood why anyone would want to spend overnights in the winter in a tent on the ground.

@Oslohiker

4 ай бұрын

Why not? No mosquitos or ticks..... never too hot.... cold is not a problem.

@skippylippy547

4 ай бұрын

@@Oslohiker LOL! Only a Viking would say that! 🤣😅😆😄 Gotta love the Norwegians!

Hi，I'm Briar from Zeawool, where we craft premium merino wool clothing. I've really enjoyed your content! We're interested in a potential collaboration and would be delighted to discuss it further with you.

@MyLifeOutdoors

4 ай бұрын

Please contact my team at info@mylifeoutdoors.com

avoid all down products, synthetic keeps its insulative properties even when soaking

@andymytys

5 ай бұрын

Number one rule. Never take the down bag out of your pack and it’s waterproof sack until your tent is fully set up. I’ve NEVER gotten my down bag wet and have never experienced a loss of loft due to condensation in the tent when camping up to five nights. In terms of avoiding the temptation of curling into your bag at night and letting all that moisture from your breath into the bag, wear an oversized fleece balaclava like the Turtle Fur Mount Hood Overhood. Your face should be warm enough to avoid needing to burrow into your bag, but even if you do the fleece flap on the balaclava over your mouth area will capture most of the moisture and avoid the issue. You can make an argument for synthetic puffies, but if you have experience and good disciplined practices the need for synthetic insulation over down just isn’t there (with the exception of people who have down allergies).

@Oslohiker

4 ай бұрын

@@andymytys This is not true. If it is cold enough I could even put the sleeping bag directly on the snow, inside out. It will pull moisture out. People who wear fleece jackets (who I know) even "wash" their fleece jacket in the snow to pull moisture out. Having the sleeping bag out can also lead to som sublimation and dry it ourt some more. Having a down/synthetic combination sleeping bag will give you a last defense bag, and it is advisable. What if you fall into a river? Or it suddenly rain and all your stuff get wet if you was not careful enough, or your water bottle got a leak...?

@andymytys

4 ай бұрын

@@Oslohiker I don’t know if you use cheap gear or are just careless. I swim across rivers and lakes with the pack in the water. There’s enough air trapped inside a pack to where it floats. Again, if you use liners correctly the down inside won’t get wet. I’ll take my trash compactor liner, put a down bag inside, cinch the top, and throw it into the shower for an hour, without any other protection. Still stays dry. The people I see who wet their sleeping bags have shelter failures, which are usually attributed to a cheap quality shelter or a bad pitch. Other issues stem from water bottle spills in the tent near an exposed sleeping bag. 30-35 years of backpacking for me, 1000 of trail miles, 100s of stormy overnights, and I’ve never gotten a down bag wet.

@Oslohiker

4 ай бұрын

@@andymytys I have the most expensive stuff, and my stuff never get (too) wet, but.... the consequences are to big to not take precautions. I never use my first aid kit either, but I always take it with me. The same goes for the sos button on my inreach.

@andymytys

4 ай бұрын

@@Oslohiker again, my precautions are proper storage in a waterproof barrier and never taking the sleeping bag out of this protective cocoon until I’m in a properly pitched shelter in camp. I don’t experience a loss of loft due to body moisture so I don’t even dry my bag mid-day in the sun. I’m pretty protective of my down bag - I have a full set of sleeping clothes in all seasons where I use the bag so my skin never comes into contact with the shell of the bag/quilt.

Ahhh jesus. Another garage grown gear commercial. Tired of this in damn near every video. It's either Moosejaw or GGG. I get it. You gotta promote to make money. Everyone does it. I just find your videos are really just 5-7 minute commercials at this point. And yes, I order from GGG. Moosejaw doesn't ship to Canada which makes those commercial/videos even more meaningless. Can't be bothered to waste my time here anymore. Liked the sleeping pad freezer test video and the tent wind test video. But, the rest are commercials. Good luck and best wishes in the new year. I'm out. Gotta unsub.

What type of a lunatic would go camping in the snow ?

@daphneraven6745

5 ай бұрын

Well, most soldiers don’t call it “camping”, but that’s how a lot of us get started. but most soldiers in northern Canada, have to know what to do, and most civilian people have to know what to do if you get stuck outside someplace. Because it happens. As children, we learn how to keep from getting lost, and if a person does get lost, how to get into a situation of shelter, or create a situation of shelter, as necessary. We learned many ways of lighting fires for different situations. We learn to filter, water, and render it potable, and even to make some beverages using whatever’s available in the environment. After that, any additional training, it’s just a bonus, because you can generally get found within the amount of time that those things will see you through. depending on where you are. As children, we’re taught how to get re-oriented and either back on track or how to attract the attention to get rescued. because everybody knows somebody who lost a family member to hypothermia during a white-out condition storm or other winter emergency situation. That kind of training, with the right EDC and/or training saves lives. it changes emergent situation into inconveniences. And the truth is, once you know how to do it right, it’s downright wonderful. You don’t have to deal with the same number of people in the woods, and insects are not the same problem. and personally, sometimes I just like to get away from everyone else. A nice cold, crisp night it’s really ideal for watching the stars as you fall asleep. If you’re a bit of a stargazer, nothing beats a cold night. If you can handle Arctic camping year-round, you’re probably going to be OK in almost any circumstance, with just a little more training for new environments, and you get a custom to print it quickly to changing up your gear or your layers of gear to accommodate a change of environment or season.

@user-jk2zm7uq5s

5 ай бұрын

Because not going camping for half the year simply isn't an option?!

@daphneraven6745

5 ай бұрын

@@user-jk2zm7uq5s : Amen, brother!