Hot Tent Camping - Testing our Snowtrekker tent in Algonquin
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- Опубліковано 30 гру 2020
- Join us on our last hot tent camping trip of 2020. We head into Algonquin Park to set up our Snowtrekker Crew hot tent and spend two nights winter camping during the 2020 winter solstice. This was our first camping trip using our Snowtrekker hot tent and we're looking forward to spending many more nights in it.
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Great Video Alec! Recent Snowtrekker owner myself, I'm wondering what kind of tarp your using on top of the snow and is it slippery? I'm assuming some sort of polyester canvas tarp? Great idea doubling use for the toboggan.
I was using a 10oz treated canvas tarp which is not slippery and a felt blanket on top. That's right it doubles as a toboggan tank which is great. Thanks for watching! Enjoy your Snowtrekker.
@@AleconAdventures do you recall if the canvas was treated cotton or made with polyester fibers? Is it something you bought online? Princess Auto / Can Tire locally carries canvas tarps but they seem almost too heavy duty. Thanks!
It's a cotton 10oz canvas tarp treated for water repellency and I bought it online. 10oz seems good to me, you want it to be tough if you're using it as a ground sheet.
@@AleconAdventures Absolutely, tough and non slip are key. Thanks very much!
@@AleconAdventures I am looking at similar tarps for my Snowtrekker. Do the 10oz treated canvas have a strong smell to it? Apparently the chemical smells bad.
Winter camping is the best, but water and wood do take an amazing amount of time and energy. Especially if your melting snow for water. But no bugs, no people, and very quiet. Ahhhhhhh
Very true! It's a great feeling when camp is finally set up and you have a cozy fire going. The peace and tranquility of winter is unlike any other season. Thanks for watching!
Cool video! I like the sleds and also the awesome seats that you made out of the crate's, great idea! I am going to have to copy that! I have seen some videos where a tent ceiling fan is hung to keep the hot air pushed down . Of course they slept on cots and laid a heavy plastic sheet by the cot to keep there feet dry. Great team work! Thanks for taking the time share your winter adventure!!
Rick From Virginia
Hey Rick, the milk crates make great seats especially in deep snow where camp chair legs will punch through. I have seen those tent ceiling fans as well, they seem like a great idea for car camping. The stove top fans are also great but too heavy in my opinion for backcountry hot tent adventures. I'm happy to share my winter adventures with you. Thanks for the support!
Very enjoyable to watch. Thank-you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! As you know, time spent in Algonquin's backcountry is always memorable. Thanks for watching!
Alec the professional pancake 🥞 chef! Nice work you two!
Thanks, lots of practice. It's too bad Algonquin backcountry is still closed.
Another great video. Thanks for sharing!!!
Hey Gord, happy to share, thanks for watching!
Beauty trip You both and enjoyed it to the fullest. It's definitely something that I'm so inspired into doing and I can go to beautiful Algonquin to full fill my dream,ty for sharing!👍❤
Hi Gerry, we are happiest when we are camping! I hope you get to experience the beauty of Algonquin sometime. Thanks for watching!
Nice tent. Mine is almost 9 years old now and I lack some of the newer features they have added over the years. It has started to develop that nice experienced look!
Haha after 9 years your tent must look very well loved! After the 14 day trip in our Snowtrekker we definitely added some new 'memories' (a.k.a stains). It's not as white as it used to be, but I like what you said that 'experienced look' 👍
The pancake master! I'm inspired to try and make some of my own for breakfast now. 😋
I've made alot of pancakes in the backcountry but they're always a good breakfast option wherever you are 🥞 Thanks again for watching!
Awesome winter camp, thanks for sharing. :)
Hello Jacqueline, nice to see you again on the channel. Happy to share! 😀
Amazing video! The Snowtrekker seems like a good option in this climate :) Keep up the good work!
Canvas hot tents are perfect for cold Canadian winters. The best part about it vs cold camping is the ability to dry wet/damp clothing. Condensation is also never an issue. Thanks for watching!
I loved this relaxing trip 😊
So did I 😀 It was good to get out and finally use the new hot tent!
Great video guys
Thanks, appreciate it 🙂
looks like fun. I need to try hot tenting now!
You definitely should! It's a great way to embrace and enjoy winter. Thanks for watching!
A lot of work but the peace and quiet will be worth it.
Yep, it is always worth it! Thanks for watching and I appreciate your support.
Man love the channel great filming
Hey Tyler, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Welcome to the channel, thanks for subscribing!
@@AleconAdventures my pleasure what’s ur filming set up if you don’t mind
I have a Sony a6400 that I use primarily but I always bring my phone as backup. What are you using?
great video, I watched it with pleasure. I am waiting for more😎👍
Thanks for the visit😀
Going use the crate idea. Thanks.
No problem 👍 Thanks for watching!
Congrats on your Snowtrekker! We love ours! Question, any reason why you don't use the Dutch oven directly on the woodstove? We cooked multiple meals this way and never had any issues, so curious as to why. I like the idea with the auger for water!
We plan to make good use of the Snowtrekker on many more winter and shoulder season trips. When baking with the dutch oven an air space between the bottom of whatever you're baking and the woodstove will prevent burning. Some dutch ovens have little legs (larger GSI ones) which provide that air space however mine doesn't. I could also place my dutch oven directly on the woodstove and use a wire rack inside to raise the baked goods off the bottom however this limits space in my small dutch oven. Thanks for stopping by!
Nice video Alec and Paige. Lisa and I picked up a 60" smart TV at Christmas so watched your trip on that screen, which really showed the beauty and serenity of the bush in the winter that you were visiting. You made hauling all of that gear into your site look easy! The hot tent experience is some extra work but certainly looks comfortable and cozy. Good advice about the wood quality. Most campers would grab whatever dead wood was available to throw on the fire or into the stove. Just curious, what type of birds are flitting about in the forest up there? I hike in the green space down here and don't see too many birds anymore, mainly chickadees and a few downey woodpeckers on the dead wood. Seems quiet for song birds which is curious. Keep adventuring!
Hey Ian, that new TV must be nice. The quality of firewood makes a huge difference in heating and cooking efficiency in the hot tent. I've learned the hard way from experience. Up here in the winter we mostly see Chickadees, Blue Jays, Nuthatches, Downy/Hairy/Pileated Woodpeckers and the occasional Gray Jay which I love seeing.
@@AleconAdventures The 60" monitor is nice but it will never be like the real thing.....keep adventuring!
First thing I'm doing after watching this is getting two milk crates and some wood. Sweet idea.
Good stuff! Lots of people bring milk crates as seats but then you have to empty them to use them upside down. A wood top eliminates that issue and helps to keep your tent organized. Thanks for watching!
Great
Thanks for watching!
Hi Alec - I love watching your adventures with Paige! My husband and I are trying out winter camping at Mew Lake in a couple of weeks but eventually, we'd like to try backcountry winter camping as well. I'm just wondering, how do you choose a good place to camp?
Hello, I love going on adventures with Paige 😀 Mew lake is a wonderful winter campground and a perfect place to test your winter camping setup. There's a few things to consider when choosing a place to camp in the backcountry. I look for a sheltered area big enough for my tent with lots of dead standing trees nearby for firewood. I also like to be close to a lake for access to water, melting snow is time-consuming and doesn't taste the best. If you're backcountry winter camping in Algonquin you must follow their rules as well. Thanks for watching!
Really nice winter trip Alex and Paige I like the look of that tent, been thinking about one lately instead of ground and tarp all the time. Must be nice to Have some warmth. What stove model is that? It looks like a good size one. Stoves can be a tough choice, so many and lots of bad ones, but yours looks like it is performing well.
It's a snowtrekker small stove which is a Kni-co trekker stove with the added snow float legs. I like Kni-co stoves because they're reliable, one piece, the legs fold up and all the stove pipe fits in the fire box for transport. Hot tenting is great and it offers you a space to escape the cold. On the other hand, the total weight of all your gear increases and this limits the distance/elevation you can cover. Thanks for watching!
I like those storage boxes/seats from the milk crates. Could you post a video or link about their construction?
I've had some others asking the same thing. I may do a video about my winter camping gear in the fall before the winter season. Thanks for watching!
She's the one doing the work he is just there for the fun .
She's a great guide😆We make a good team and there's lots of work winter camping. Thanks for watching!
I also use a bamboo spatula. Typically think what voyagers would have thought
I actually remembered to bring one on this trip. I've forgotten it on others and had to make one but the bamboo works well. Thanks for checking out another video!
I was about to say... I have rode on old railway trail end to end and there are no camping areas.
I did not know during winter months you can camp anywhere? along there? as long as you are 30m or so away from both water shore & trail?
Love the video, more contents please :D
Winter backcountry campsites in Algonquin are much more flexible compared to summer options. More content to come. Thanks for watching!
Great trip Alec! Can I ask what size/model the Snowtrekker is? finally taking delivery of an 8x8 Solo Crew next week after a 2 month wait!
Hey Jacob, I have the Snowtrekker Crew 8x10 which Snowtrekker recommends for 2 people. I would agree with them, you could sleep 3 but it would be tight. Wow that's a long wait! Luckily I ordered mine back in October. It seems like there has been increased demand for all outdoor sporting goods during this pandemic. Hopefully you get your new tent soon, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
Jacob, how do you like the size of your 8x8 Snowtrekker and do you only use it solo?
@@Wblair8772 I love it. I mostly use it solo but it will sleep two people no problem and have done it a handful of times. You don't have a ton of living space in that configuration obviously but I've not found it to be a big issue as usually someone is lounging on the sleep pad while the other cooks anyway. Plus you can always flip the sleeping stuff up against the walls during the day if you want more space.
If the primary use is two people lounging in a stationary camp I'd recommend the 8x10. If you want something you primarily use solo but will certainly fit two people for shorter trips or trips where you're traveling most of the day and only cooking and sleeping at night the 8x8 is a great option.
Awesome video-new friend here
Thanks and welcome!
Those toboggans are sweet, did you make them or is it something that can be bought?
I made them myself but Whisky Jack Outdoor and Lure of the North sell the same style toboggans. Thanks for watching!
Hi Alec, new subscriber here. Thanks for sharing! May I ask what kind of sled you use and where did you get that?
Hey thanks for subscribing. I built the toboggans myself out of a sheet of uhmwpe plastic. Thanks for stopping by!
@@AleconAdventures Thanks for your response. I'm trying to find uhmw sheets for pull diy lately but no luck. I guess you're using 1/16" thickness? Would you mind sharing your source for the materials? Do you have a vid for your diy project? Sorry for so many questions.
I believe the sheet I used was 1/4" thick, I wouldn't go any thinner than 1/8" thick. I bought the sheet from a supplier on the west side of Ottawa and hardware from Home Depot. Sorry no vid for the project. There are a few companies which sell toboggans. Check out their designs for ideas and specs. Taper the toboggan to a coffin shape for maximum performance.
My husband and I love your channel and watching you and Paige on these treks. I caught Paige’s fingers entwined with yarn and had to rewind the video to be sure! Paige, do you knit or crochet? I love to do both!
Hi Patrice! We are so happy to hear you and your husband enjoy our adventures. Yes, I dabble a bit in crocheting. I picked it up as a pandemic hobby and have made some gifts for my friends. It's really fun, and a good way to enjoy downtime at camp! Thanks for joining us on our adventures 🙂 -Paige
@@AleconAdventures And yarn is squishy, light, and with only one hook, it’s an easy item to pack!!
I scored myself a used tobaggan for $100 only! awesome!
by the way... i have more questions :D
So you double the milk crate as a seat... what do you usually care in there?
That's a great find. We normally keep the cookware and water in our milk crates. They make great seats at camp.
Snotrekker shelter is on my radar. Trouble is which model to get.
You can't go wrong with a Snowtrekker. It is tough deciding on a model. I think it comes down to how many people will be sleeping in it and whether you will be hauling it into a location or not.
Could you talk a little about your pulks? what material are they made of? did you make them, or buy them somewhere?
My toboggans are homemade out of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (uhmwpe) which is a high density plastic. I bought a 4x8ft sheet and made 3 toboggans. Two 10fters are being made for longer trips this season. Thanks for watching!
Where would I find this material? Do you order online or do you find it in a hardware store?
Where do you get your equipment. Stove /thermostat ,,complete gear usage?? Northern NYS..
Hey, our wood stove is from Snowtrekker, the thermostat is a generic wood stove one from a hardware store. A lot of gear is from Mountain Equipment Co-op or Sail, outdoor stores. Some specialty pieces like our snowshoes are from a small business in Ontario. Happy to answer any other questions you might have. Thanks for checking out the video!
How did that happen you are pulling sleds than you are in a tent with a wood stove.
Magic lol! No, just skipped filming some steps as I was probably tired and trying to get set up before dark.
I gotta ask.. How many times did you have to stoke the fire overnight? We have mostly softwood where I live and find those little stoves just eat it up.
I never stoke the fire overnight unless I get up to take a leak. Most of the time we load up the stove before bed and leave it till the morning. We use winter sleeping bags and wear warm layers to bed. This allows us to have a full night deep sleep. Thanks for asking!
10/4 Alec. They throw good heat for sure just not an all-nighter kind of heat! Cheers
By the way,,, where in Ontario, Canada can you get snowtrekker hot tents? or have to be imported from US? (bloody expensive)
Lure of the North Outfitters is now a Canadian dealer I believe.
Would you consider ice fishing?
I know of many good trout lakes in Algonquin Park and I would ice fish if could. Unfortunately ice fishing is prohibited in Algonquin but at least it gives the fishery a break. Thanks for watching!
hi, what size is the tent ?
The tent is an 8x10 crew. Thanks for checking out the video!
Nice video. You have got some really great equipment. Snow-Trekker tents are top notch and the owners of the company are really super people. Did you make your toboggans or purchase them?
I'm very happy with the Snowtrekker, it definitely seems like the most space efficient hot tent for two people. I made the toboggans from a plastic sheet of UHMWPE. Thanks for watching!
@@AleconAdventures Great job on the sleds. I've been thinking about that project for a while.
What size tent is yous?
8X10 Crew, perfect for two!
Tent looks great . Your gf is quite the outdoorswoman. Better lock her down. ie get a ring on her finger
Haha she is, been together for almost 11 years now