After the "Hmm.. doesn't say hot water bottle" douche bag cut and the "I'm not real big on pee bottles" cut to drinking cider in your other video, you've got yourself a new subscriber.
I can't believe anyone would try camping in that kind of weather, thank God you had the propane heater and the tent.It' too bad that it's not insulated, it looks like a person could do something to seal it where it fits up around the trailer, maybe stuff rolled up or folded blankets between the camper and clam seal. . That's really cool, thanks Cosmo .
Hi LJ, Thanks for dropping in! Was a great trip. I appreciate life all the more after it. I have a back up system a VERY warm sleeping bag if it comes to a survival situation. I can hike out on my own and abandon the camp. I was snowed in for 5 days. It is free standing and does not attach. Tent is not insulated. I have lots of video about these shelters. They are not perfect but i prefer them, More on Clam shelters ua-cam.com/play/PLVxlmS-2xmBVcE0v7cYIMWrP1LuYDgTGZ.html Regards =Cosmo
Cosmo, an old pioneer trick to keep your water warm in cold weather is to put your water container in a poop bucket. Just poop in the bucket, add kitty litter occasionally to keep everything composting, and you are all set. The heat of the compost will keep your water above freezing. You may want to use a tube to draw the water out of the water container as needed though, as pulling the water container out itself could be problematic, lol.
Yipes. I hope it does not come to that. So far this is working from an "I can do it" but its not what I would call a great solution. Thanks for watching =Cosmo
We winter tent camp up in Northern Ontario, Canada. We boil water and put it in a Nalgene bottle and store in the cooler with food and water we don't want to freeze.
watching your video i was reminded of my hunting camp experiences, multiple days and usually brutal cold here in Montana. You may find like i did that you have to have several "tricks" to keep water liquid if its sunny use your green house trick to get it warm during the day. I have a three gallon bucket that has been "Rigged with a 100w 12v heating element that i use with my Jackery 1000 to keep at least one bucket from freezing. What has never failed me is bringing an extra propane bottle, size depends on how long you are going to be out and how cold it will be. Just be flexible with your solutions and have a plan B and C and D.....you will need them.
Great winter camping video, Cosmo. The hot water bottle is a great idea and I love your cozy kitchen setup with the Clam and the heaters. Have a great weekend! ~ Maria
I think I’m going to use the water bottle/ummmm yeah the water bottle technique on my 2 winter camping trips that I have coming up. It’s funny I was just thinking about this the other day. You are so hilarious thank you for the information in the laugh. ❤️
We do a couple of other things - one is to keep water in large containers such as you had in the back of the VB. More mass means it will hold its heat longer and as you say you are getting some residual heat from the cabin helps. We also keep our next days water in the cabin with us (when winter tent camping in a sleeping bag) to keep it warm. These obviously all have limits - its been close to -40 here in Winnipeg for the last couple of weeks so no VB camping for us but if we were it would be absolutely necessary to camp somewhere with shore power to run a heater (or heaters) continuously. Winter camping is interesting for all the challenges it presents.
Thanks Paul! I did the usual tricks like fill breakfast pans with water in case it froze so I could just put it on a burner. Once the border is open I hope to camp in the cold temps! Have been backpacking in -10F which is wonderful once you get home. Ha ha ha. Thank You for your input. =Cosmo
Thanks again for info...binge watching Cosmo.. Kris from Maryland One day I hope to be able to do the same,, but I am really leaning towards van life...idk
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That will work short term. I was there fir 9 days. I did testing and the water freezes in about 4 days in my case. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 and contributing to the conversation! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Lol, Cosmo. Great idea. I didn't think the hand warmer would be big enough to work but it was worth trying, I guess. It's good for what it is. Did you have it on low during the test? If you push the button a couple more times all three lights will come on and the setting is high.
No wonder it didn't work. Lol. Those things can get quite hot. So much so that I can't hold them if they're on high. I would only need high for when I'm wearing gloves.
You tricky devil you!!! I was going to try the chemical handwarmer (I doubt it would work) until you said the water bottle worked. Simple, easy, repeatable solution!!! I need it when I get my Vistabule after going thru the 2 year wait to get one on the wait list : (
Ya HWB is multi purpose too... ha ha ha. I think the BTU output of the hand warmer was just too low for the mass of the water. Thanks fro dropping in Dave/ Thanks for watching =Cosmo
Ha ha ha, Ya now I only camp with a douche bag! They are hard to avoid... It took great effort not to yuk it up about that in this video. Regards =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems - I recall in the mid 60’s I was suffering from pneumonia, my grandmother kept rotating several of these hot water bladders wrapped in towels to keep me warm. I was in bad sorts then. Never thought much about it since seeing your video.
Grandma knows best! Hot-water bottles were patented in 1903 and are still going strong. Before that people were using bed warmers back in the 1500s! Thanks for dropping in. =Cosmo
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Ya I do that when backpacking. I wanted to keep the water out of the trailer. Its pretty crowded in there in the winter. I also wanted to keep about 20 gallons liquid. Thanks for watching =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems Once hiked with someone who had climbed Mt Everest he said that he cooks pasta and uses the water from the pasta to get his feet warm in his sleeping bag at night when backpacking.
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I guess you don’t use the installed water tank and sink during these freezing temperatures because the fresh water tank and grey water tank will freeze?
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Hi I was out for 8 nights in very cold temps. Snow bury will slow heat loss like a cooler. After 8 nights the test bottle I buried was frozen. Good for a night not good for several nights. Think about it! Thank You for watching. Check my other videos ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweemsvideos SUBSCRIBE ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweems
Thank you. Some of us have done that for many years backpacking. What do you do when you have no snow? What was the starting temperature of the water? How many hours was the water in the snow? Thanks =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems I used tap water, the outside temp went down to -15C. I guess if there isnt snow and not much frost in the ground you could dig a hole just large enough to fit the containers, thats if you are in one place camping for a few days, then that would be worth it the effort.You could cover the hole with old rags, use your imagination here. Perhaps a premade insulated lid to cover the hole comes to mind. My uncle did the underground storage at the cottage for years. See link in last comment above.
And when you dont have snow? The snow will work short term by slowing heat loss. The key word there is slow not stop. That might work for a short overnight or weekend... but it will freeze soon enough. Its SNOW! ha ha ha. Thanks for your suggestion. Thank You for watching. Check my other videos ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweemsvideos SUBSCRIBE ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweems
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Its multi purpose! ha ha ha. Great conversation starter around the camp fire! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweemsvideos SUBSCRIBE ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweems =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I can tell you have not tried this for 8 days. That will get you thru for a few days. I was out for 9 days. I tested this highly recommended method. In 8 days in the snow a 1 quart water bottle froze solid. Thank You for watching. Check my other videos ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweemsvideos SUBSCRIBE ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweems
Take the long Johns and some sleeping bags would be my advice along with some food and extra clothing. There is lots-O-snow in some states. You can dial 511 for weather on the road and there are apps which show weather you are hading towards. Smooth Voyage! =Cosmo
After the "Hmm.. doesn't say hot water bottle" douche bag cut and the "I'm not real big on pee bottles" cut to drinking cider in your other video, you've got yourself a new subscriber.
Thanks for watching =Cosmo
I can't believe anyone would try camping in that kind of weather, thank God you had the propane heater and the tent.It' too bad that it's not insulated, it looks like a person could do something to seal it where it fits up around the trailer, maybe stuff rolled up or folded blankets between the camper and clam seal. . That's really cool, thanks Cosmo .
Hi LJ, Thanks for dropping in! Was a great trip. I appreciate life all the more after it. I have a back up system a VERY warm sleeping bag if it comes to a survival situation. I can hike out on my own and abandon the camp. I was snowed in for 5 days. It is free standing and does not attach. Tent is not insulated. I have lots of video about these shelters. They are not perfect but i prefer them, More on Clam shelters ua-cam.com/play/PLVxlmS-2xmBVcE0v7cYIMWrP1LuYDgTGZ.html Regards =Cosmo
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Cosmo, an old pioneer trick to keep your water warm in cold weather is to put your water container in a poop bucket. Just poop in the bucket, add kitty litter occasionally to keep everything composting, and you are all set. The heat of the compost will keep your water above freezing. You may want to use a tube to draw the water out of the water container as needed though, as pulling the water container out itself could be problematic, lol.
Yipes. I hope it does not come to that. So far this is working from an "I can do it" but its not what I would call a great solution. Thanks for watching =Cosmo
Great information. Love the hot bottle warmer story...lol
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We winter tent camp up in Northern Ontario, Canada. We boil water and put it in a Nalgene bottle and store in the cooler with food and water we don't want to freeze.
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watching your video i was reminded of my hunting camp experiences, multiple days and usually brutal cold here in Montana. You may find like i did that you have to have several "tricks" to keep water liquid if its sunny use your green house trick to get it warm during the day. I have a three gallon bucket that has been "Rigged with a 100w 12v heating element that i use with my Jackery 1000 to keep at least one bucket from freezing. What has never failed me is bringing an extra propane bottle, size depends on how long you are going to be out and how cold it will be. Just be flexible with your solutions and have a plan B and C and D.....you will need them.
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Great winter camping video, Cosmo. The hot water bottle is a great idea and I love your cozy kitchen setup with the Clam and the heaters. Have a great weekend! ~ Maria
TY Maria. The snow is getting deeper. But the days are getting longer. Its not at all clear if winter is loosing its grip to spring yet.
I think I’m going to use the water bottle/ummmm yeah the water bottle technique on my 2 winter camping trips that I have coming up. It’s funny I was just thinking about this the other day. You are so hilarious thank you for the information in the laugh. ❤️
Hi Jacqueline Cant wait to camp with you again. I promise I will warm the water... Hugs =Cosmo
We do a couple of other things - one is to keep water in large containers such as you had in the back of the VB. More mass means it will hold its heat longer and as you say you are getting some residual heat from the cabin helps. We also keep our next days water in the cabin with us (when winter tent camping in a sleeping bag) to keep it warm. These obviously all have limits - its been close to -40 here in Winnipeg for the last couple of weeks so no VB camping for us but if we were it would be absolutely necessary to camp somewhere with shore power to run a heater (or heaters) continuously. Winter camping is interesting for all the challenges it presents.
Thanks Paul! I did the usual tricks like fill breakfast pans with water in case it froze so I could just put it on a burner. Once the border is open I hope to camp in the cold temps! Have been backpacking in -10F which is wonderful once you get home. Ha ha ha. Thank You for your input. =Cosmo
Sure hope you are home and not out in harms way with the mega winter storms that are forecasted!
I made it out OK That is another video coming soon. Thank You for watching. =Cosmo
Great idea. I'm going to try putting hot water in one of the water cans. What about an electric heating pad.
Thanks again for info...binge watching Cosmo..
Kris from Maryland
One day I hope to be able to do the same,, but I am really leaning towards van life...idk
Nice to share with you. Only reason I an not in a van is I did not want an additional motor vehicle.
awesome tip! thank you, Sir!
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Bury your water jug in a snow bank. Snow will insulate due to the high air content and keep your water liquid.
That will work short term. I was there fir 9 days. I did testing and the water freezes in about 4 days in my case. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 and contributing to the conversation! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Lol, Cosmo. Great idea. I didn't think the hand warmer would be big enough to work but it was worth trying, I guess. It's good for what it is. Did you have it on low during the test? If you push the button a couple more times all three lights will come on and the setting is high.
Ya low for longer life. Will continue to experiment. Thanks for watching =Cosmo
No wonder it didn't work. Lol. Those things can get quite hot. So much so that I can't hold them if they're on high. I would only need high for when I'm wearing gloves.
You tricky devil you!!! I was going to try the chemical handwarmer (I doubt it would work) until you said the water bottle worked. Simple, easy, repeatable solution!!! I need it when I get my Vistabule after going thru the 2 year wait to get one on the wait list : (
Ya HWB is multi purpose too... ha ha ha. I think the BTU output of the hand warmer was just too low for the mass of the water. Thanks fro dropping in Dave/ Thanks for watching =Cosmo
“Didn’t say hot water bottle” as a man is looking at a douche bag in the store with elevator music playing in the background. Hilarious 😂
Ha ha ha ha ha Thanks for watching =Cosmo
Great video! I am looking for a douche kit...I mean hot water bottle now!
Ha ha ha, Ya now I only camp with a douche bag! They are hard to avoid... It took great effort not to yuk it up about that in this video. Regards =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems - I recall in the mid 60’s I was suffering from pneumonia, my grandmother kept rotating several of these hot water bladders wrapped in towels to keep me warm. I was in bad sorts then. Never thought much about it since seeing your video.
Grandma knows best! Hot-water bottles were patented in 1903 and are still going strong. Before that people were using bed warmers back in the 1500s! Thanks for dropping in. =Cosmo
Very good channel. I like your Vistabule a lot. Do you have bug screens for the doors to use during warm weather?
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Is there a video of how you pack your camping equipment into your Subaru? Organize it?
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Thanks for the ideas, have you thought about sleeping with your water.
Ya I do that when backpacking. I wanted to keep the water out of the trailer. Its pretty crowded in there in the winter. I also wanted to keep about 20 gallons liquid. Thanks for watching =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems Once hiked with someone who had climbed Mt Everest he said that he cooks pasta and uses the water from the pasta to get his feet warm in his sleeping bag at night when backpacking.
Gives me an idea for the pee bottle... Ha ha ha ha ha
sleeping with? I don’t think he’s that desperate yet but maybe we just found a new use and name for that water bottle. Lol I kid!
Its OK I bought the bottle dinner before I slept with it... Ha ha ha
Rap a blanket over them, when there in the back of your camper.. it stop from freezing,
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I wonder if an aquarium heater would work
Thanks. Not sure about the practicality of it with several water containers. I agree agitation will work. Thanks for watching =Cosmo
I guess you don’t use the installed water tank and sink during these freezing temperatures because the fresh water tank and grey water tank will freeze?
How did the Subie do towing the Vistabule out of the camp area to the main roads?
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@@CosmoWeems, yes I’ve seen them and am subscribed.
OOOO My kinda hot water bottle ;)
I do have old thirty year old government issue long johns 😄
My taxes at work!
If there is snow, bury the jugs in the snow. It works.
Hi I was out for 8 nights in very cold temps. Snow bury will slow heat loss like a cooler. After 8 nights the test bottle I buried was frozen. Good for a night not good for several nights. Think about it! Thank You for watching. Check my other videos ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweemsvideos
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See my video on keeping water from freezing.
Thank You. do you have a direct link to share with us?
Thank you. Some of us have done that for many years
backpacking.
What do you do when you have no snow?
What was the starting temperature of the water?
How many hours was the water in the snow?
Thanks =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems I used tap water, the outside temp went down to -15C. I guess if there isnt snow and not much frost in the ground you could dig a hole just large enough to fit the containers, thats if you are in one place camping for a few days, then that would be worth it the effort.You could cover the hole with old rags, use your imagination here. Perhaps a premade insulated lid to cover the hole comes to mind. My uncle did the underground storage at the cottage for years. See link in last comment above.
How long was the water in the snow? Thank You =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems two days and two nights, daytime reached -7C
You should try burying your water bottles in snow. They won’t freeze.
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It's driving me nuts ! It's vestibule, not vistabule
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Hot water bottle..... LOL
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Cosmo. Really, keeping water liquid? Try adding anti freeze. Next episode idea....watching paint dry.
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@@CosmoWeemsthanks for responding....am a former Jersey guy here....hope you can hit the road in that teardrop soon and get out of the Garden State.
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@@CosmoWeems My lengthy reply seems to have gone the way of Hillary's emails...anyway, I appreciate you and your channel....Thanks. Rob
Burry your water in the snow, it won’t freeze
I can tell you have not tried this for 8 days. That will get you thru for a few days. I was out for 9 days. I tested this highly recommended method. In 8 days in the snow a 1 quart water bottle froze solid. Thank You for watching. Check my other videos ua-cam.com/users/cosmoweemsvideos
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in ten days wife an I will travel to Minnesota to pickup our honey... I own NO foul weather shoes or apparel.
Take the long Johns and some sleeping bags would be my advice along with some food and extra clothing. There is lots-O-snow in some states. You can dial 511 for weather on the road and there are apps which show weather you are hading towards. Smooth Voyage! =Cosmo
@@CosmoWeems - We are working with Lilly to ship the Teardrop. We shall see.
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