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Re: SNOW CAMPING [Re: Revok]
#17527421 - 01/10/13 12:04 PM (12 years, 8 days ago) |
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interested! But not for me... i despise snow lol be safe and have fun!
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ah, winter camping isn't for me. well, at least not anymore. back in the day it was a blast in scouts. but now, shit, I want some bud, the sun out till 8:30, scorching heat, ticks, mosquitoes, you name it. I'll take it all over freezing my face off, not feeling my hands, wet feet, everything constantly wet, cold, uncomfortable. fuck that. But good for you brother, it can certainly be a blast. I'm just over it for the most part.
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tealeaf
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right on! i was planning on doing this as well on some farm property that i own. was going to set up my solo tent wrapped in a tarp and then pile snow around it. awesome idea with the lean-to, that would be fun just to hang out in with friends. definitely bringing a bit of my own wood.
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Re: SNOW CAMPING [Re: tealeaf]
#17537944 - 01/12/13 02:24 PM (12 years, 6 days ago) |
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I'd imagine it would get wet eventually, but you can do a few things to delay all that. Like #1 put a tarp under your tent, #2 Use the straps on tent's covering top to repel water away from your tent. Bring towels, paper towels, and plastic bags for safe keeping of electronics. Thinking about it I'd want a few hangers to hang my drenched jacket, hoodie, and snowpants. Go before a good storm storm would be awesome. I would so want X-Country skis or regular skis even for that trip.
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Oeric McKenna
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It won't be too aweful wet. Mancave - pine boughs with blankets, central fire. Lucy under the moon
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tealeaf
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Yep me thinks it wont be wet at all because this tarp is so damn big and my tent is so damn small that ill wrap it like a burrito like i always do; adds layer between tent and ground and covers it completely so i can ride out storms.
^pine boughs are a great idea i was wondering what to use for added support because i figured the snow would be pretty damn heavy on top of my tent. problem solved!
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Re: SNOW CAMPING [Re: tealeaf]
#17556634 - 01/16/13 11:33 AM (12 years, 2 days ago) |
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when i camped in the snow once i punctured my air mat, since then i carry a thermarest z rest, which is a solid pad. having your insulation from the ground be so fragile like an air mat can be dangerous in the snow. also on the same trip i discovered that wearing a sock over a plastic bag and another sock really keeps you're feet warm, and won't sweat unless you're doing some serious activity which you should watch out for in very cold weather
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wait, so sock, bag, sock? or bag, sock, sock?
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honestly sock and bag over it works pretty well multiple just gets kinda bulky and sweaty unless you are using thin micro socks
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Re: SNOW CAMPING [Re: Dough]
#17568877 - 01/18/13 04:29 PM (12 years, 5 hours ago) |
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awesome! i love winter camping, best way to get through the rainy winter is to get out to the mountains where it's snowing! snow cave is the way to go if there's enough snow and you want to pack light. just make sure the snow is about a foot thick above you (not too thick to hurt you if it caves in, and thick enough to give you some insulation). a good technique is to dig a trench, then you can hollow out 2 sleeping sections on the sides of your trench, and cover the trench with a tarp. plan for an hour or so for setup, and the work will keep you warm often snow caves are warmer than a tent i find because of less exposure and more insulation. happy & safe adventures!
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rudraksha said: awesome! i love winter camping, best way to get through the rainy winter is to get out to the mountains where it's snowing! snow cave is the way to go if there's enough snow and you want to pack light. just make sure the snow is about a foot thick above you (not too thick to hurt you if it caves in, and thick enough to give you some insulation). a good technique is to dig a trench, then you can hollow out 2 sleeping sections on the sides of your trench, and cover the trench with a tarp. plan for an hour or so for setup, and the work will keep you warm often snow caves are warmer than a tent i find because of less exposure and more insulation. happy & safe adventures!
that's a cool idea.
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The verdict: SHIT WAS WILD! For the most part it was warm by the fire. Some cold moments tho! Tripping in nature is always great. The tarp/pine shelter idea turned out even better than I thought it would. Dug a hole for the fire. We did this during a blizzard that started right after we set up. I don't have any after storm pics but the whole thing was piled up! Fun shit folks... not for the faint of heart tho!
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tealeaf
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looks like fun! i dig the third picture. btw, did you sleep the night in that shelter or just chill, looks small to lay down
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Nice Camping.
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Re: SNOW CAMPING [Re: tealeaf]
#17780974 - 02/10/13 11:47 PM (11 years, 11 months ago) |
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tealeaf said: looks like fun! i dig the third picture. btw, did you sleep the night in that shelter or just chill, looks small to lay down
Somehow it looks a lot smaller that it was really. Probably 8 x 5 feet. My friend & I layed down towards the end of the night. It was hard to sleep after the fungal ride. I got about 2hrs sleep. Actually had ice on my ass! Haha.
Oh shit, I forgot to mention that our fort was circled by wolves! My friend was freaking out but I was ready to fight. Hatchet in one hand, knife in the other. I'm sure I don't stand a chance but I don't fear death and I don't back down from animals. It's play it cool or die swinging for me. No joke. I brought this big chicken to roast too but after they left I said fuck that let's not attract them back here
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Re: SNOW CAMPING [Re: Revok]
#21276492 - 02/15/15 10:01 AM (9 years, 10 months ago) |
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If you've got a lot of snow, build a quinzee!
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Re: SNOW CAMPING [Re: conn]
#21277354 - 02/15/15 12:35 PM (9 years, 10 months ago) |
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Haha...yup... looks melty
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