I keep getting these camping and hiking videos which cracks me up cause I hate camping but I watch every single one. It's like being an anthropologist trying to understand a foreign culture.
Honestly I’ve found the best way to stay warm when winter camping is to pack all your gear into the farthest corner of your house and stay home in the heat. ( those who have a humor , I appreciate you)
You also don't want to be too warm. There is such a thing in cold weather, and being sweaty and wet in cold weather is just asking for trouble. If you feel too hot, don't hesitate to unzip a few layers so you can dry out any sweat and cool off a bit so you stop sweating.
100% if you sweat in the cold you freeze. I learned that the hard way while duck hunting, 15 degrees and with several layers combined with a half mile hike in the woods to that secrete duck hunting spot. I froze! In contrast same clothes, at -2 degrees and the same hike only I stopped to cool off and took a couple layers off as I heated up and stayed perfectly fine for 8 hours. The boat motor froze and gelled up but I stayed warm… For the boat motor it was a new Gator Tail motor and boat but these Texas boys didn’t think about using a lower viscosity oil, we don’t see -2 often. We won’t make that mistake again.
@@Captain-Awesomereminds me of that country singer and his buddy that went duck hunting during bad weather, got wet and then froze to death. Hypothermia is a good way to go though. You get warm and peaceful and go to sleep
@@Captain-AwesomeI sweat like a mofo, first thing I do anytime I go winter camping is start the fire and dry off (my back is usually drenched). Doesn't matter if it's 0 or below, I'm gonna sweat on the hike. I take off everything I'm wearing except base layers and stand by the fire till I'm dry. Doing this has definitely saved my life a few times. That, and a fresh change of socks right before bed to keep the feet warm.
@@JacobE-23Yeah, I do too. I just learned to strip down as you go and stop before I get too hot. That day, well early morning 3:00AM, when we stop and started up zipping and fanning the -2° temperature in, we were standing there steaming. As you know, huge amounts of heat gets trapped in and generated when you keep moving. Setting up a camp and getting a fire going to drying out would be ideal on a hike.
@@giantfatbergLike you said getting wet when it’s that cold is very dangerous. It is better to take the clothes off. We had two of the guys stumble and get into the water but they were lucky enough that only a little got in and quickly froze. Thier shot guns went in the water and immediately froze. I live in the Dallas, Texas area so we don’t see temps like that, it was crazy to see how much things change at -2° and really for parts of the world that’s not crazy cold.
Best way to deal with condensation is by hanging a small lightweight 100% cotton piece of fabric (i use a cotton sarong) inside the "roof" of your tent. Weight is negligible- 20grams at most & it can be used for many other things. It will absorb the condensation & can be hung outside for about 20mins to dry.
@@susanfalco4252 Fortunately my most recent tent has two layers- a nylon mesh layer on the inside, so I just put the cotton layer in between that & the top layer. Prior tents I ended up using those sticky Velcro dots.
@@susanfalco4252spring clip pegs (clothes pins for laundry) work well depending on your tent frame. I used to take a single flat sheet for just this purpose. Doesn't work in 100% of places but always an improvement 💜
Man, this one time I was doing a canoe tour/ wild camping through some lakes in Sweden with my friends for a couple of days in summer. Weather was supposed to be very warm and mild so none of us brought warm clothes. Worked out well until one night where temperatures dropped to 6 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees lower than all the nights before, for whatever reason. We had to snuggle in pairs like penguins so we wouldn't freeze to death. Sleepquality that night was a solid 0/10, but a 10/10 bonding experience with my homies.
@@alicel3992 I'm glad you got your question answered but I'm curious as to how the last sentence has anything to do with your ability to Google the word Pashmina
HAVE SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE GROUND! Seriously this is a huge one. Your sleeping bag cant properly insulate you with your body crushing the air out of it and the ground sapps body heat. Make sure you at least have a sleeping pad but the ones you can inflate with your mouth are the best since you're not touching the ground.
Also, ideally you'd avoid inflating them with your mouth as it can cause moisture to build up which can cause mold. If your pad didn't come with a pump bag you could use a plastic bag to do the majority of the work before you use your mouth for the last 10%
Thank you! Except I always worry the air mattress will deflate or pop. So how about maybe a waterproof layer then multiple layers of closed cell foam instead? Maybe a merino or alpaca wool blanket too on top of that as another sleeping pad layer since wool keeps insulating even if somehow gets moist. Then instead of a sleeping bag a good camping quilt on top. And also maybe some form of hot water bottle in there and great socks. Maybe hand and/or foot warmers. Good clothes (again, maybe merino or alpaca wool?). Please don't anyone blindly follow my ideas here cause I'm still new to learning all this stuff. Just been watching tons of videos and researching a lot trying to piece together best ideas. P.S. Though can be more expensive, I hear alpaca is stronger, quicker drying, and less possibility of itchiness than merino.
@@flowersafeheart that works if your car camping but in backpacking you're limited on the amount you can bring. The foam pads are either too heavy or too thin imo. I use a Colman kompact inflatable sleeping pad as it's very light weight but made of a bit stronger material then typical air mattresses. It also inflates in a pattern so you're still off the ground but you don't need to fill up more space with air. If you have a car to bring stuff in I recommend a cot with heavy blankets.
@@flowersafeheart I can always recommend the Exped Dura series of sleeping pads. They're pretty durable and very comfy. (in addition to being made from mostly recycled material) If you're gonna be sleeping on sharp surfaces a thin foam mattress might also work, it's just gonna be heavier and bulkier. Though most pads come with a repair kit, so you're not entirely fucked if it pops lol
Medically I've been asked if I had night sweats and answered yes until I realized it was because I was sleeping in a very cold house with my face covered up. Haven't had "night sweats" since.
I had a real issue with it until my husband realized it was from our mattress protector. We were basically sleeping on a sheet of plastic. Removed it and haven't sweat since.
@@bonne_vie100% polyester is also straight up plastic. So if you have polyester sheets and sleep hot, that might be why! Microfiber or bamboo sheets could be life changing. It’s unfortunate to spend more but they last several years if you wash them on delicate.
@@abbyz13microfiber is essentially polyester/plastic too. Some of tje premium ones are a better blend but still mostly poly and ALL plastic. Bamboo is nice, and cotton is breathable and good when it comes to your home bed
Brings back fond memories of camping in the desert. We were digging for dinosaur bones in the high desert of Colorado, out in the middle of a cow pasture. It was roughly a 30 minute drive to the nearest town. We ate whatever we carried in, got our water from a spring, used portapotties (or just the bushes), and slept in tents. It was blazing hot during the day, but almost freezing at night. I remember just curling up in my down sleeping bag and drifting off to sleep in the remote silence. I was only thirteen and just happy to get to tag along on such an adventure!
@@zenshy2139Many of the newer filters like the Sawyer mini/squeeze and Befree use hollow fibers that could burst when frozen and allow unfiltered water through if used. You can do an integrity check to test for potential damage.
I love and hate winter camping. It's just that there are times it feels so cold, you don't actually sleep. It's like you just lie there and wait for the sun to come up, lol. But everything is so quiet at night and nothing beats waking up to fresh snow and a pristine looking camp. 😊
You shouldn't be getting cold if you have proper gear. You have to watch those claimed R-values because companies lie all the time. Klymit probably makes the best selling insulated sleeping pad on the market, the Static-V, and claim it has a 4.4 R-value, which is plenty for most people all year round, but when independently tested it only reaches an R-value of 1.9. It's cheap, too, so people buy it not knowing any better and then wonder why they get so cold at night even in relatively mild temperatures.
@@Mallenaudrix What to buy depends on your budget and temperatures you're planning on using it in. You can use a well insulated sleeping pad all year, but sleeping bags not so much. Either should come from a reliable brand preferably with a stated EN/ISO rating, which is a realistic rating system designed to accurately measure R-values and temp ratings across the industry instead of sell gear. If it's a high end brand like Therm-a-rest or something, you can probably forego the EN/ISO ratings, but I wouldn't buy a more budget minded brand like Kelty without seeing it. When it comes to bags specifically, the advertised temp rating is usually the lower limit rating, NOT the comfort rating, so always base your purchase on a bag's comfort rating. If you can't find one for a particular bag, don't buy it. If you're a girl, consider buying a bag a little bit warmer than you think you might need because most bags are temp rated for men. And buy from Enwild if you're in the US. They have a 60 day no matter what return policy, so you've got plenty of time to try it out and send it back if you don't like it, even if you've damaged it. They'll even pay the return shipping.
I used to work at a deep freeze warehouse. Same temp. -25 without wind feels significantly colder than -25 with the windchill. It's just a consistent, bitter -25. But once I started picking orders I'd be sweaty eventually
Slept in the bed of my truck at the edge of Lake Superior, temps dropped unexpectedly and had to sleep sitting upright in my sleeping bag in the truck. It was a regular cab with no backseat! My advice, be prepared! Lol (still a very fun trip)
I was following the WRC in Wales and slept outside in a tent for 5 nights. One night there was a torrential downpour and my tent was soaked, woke up with my lower half completely soaked! Had to strip off below the waste and sit in my drivers seat with the heating on for a couple of hours til my clothes dried 😅
@@007nadineL It can be a problem, firstly as it could encourage mould growth. Secondly if it's below freezing the condensation can freeze inside the sleeping pad making it harder to stay warm. Most modern, half decent pads have had antimicrobial treatment inside them though.
Since her tent is tiny and she's recording the inside of her tent from the outside so, it would be impossible not to get snow in the tent while recording this video.
Thanks for the tips 💡👋🏼 Also, I love your dogs coat !! I was SO happy to see it on the precious pup 🥰 I’m shocked all the time by ppl hiking or camping in freezing temps but their poor dogs have no coat or mittens on their paws 😞 They NEED protection, same as humans. Hiking or not, dogs get very cold feet and bodies in freezing temperatures 😖 Some breeds don’t get nearly as cold as others. That’s why it’s important to KNOW your breed !! But ALL breeds paws get very cold in icy cold weather. They want warm feet too, just like us. Especially in freezing temperatures. Be responsible and compassionate dog owners ppl !! We want to make it an enjoyable and comfortable time for ALL involved🏆
Yeah that's what we were told in the cadets... But the heating things in the tent I was in went out and both of the tent zippers were broken. I was wearing a face thing but the moisture made it freeze so I had to take it off. I ended up putting my face in my sleeping bag cause it was extremely cold in my tent and I felt like I was freezing. ;-; Someone was literally on top of me in their own sleeping bag because they were so cold! Definitely one of the worst nights of my life but I still had a great time at the winter survival tho :)
Thanks for explaining what's best to keep your sleep system warm, so it doesn't get cold.good health advice. I learned something new.a good education in health. Your doing good to humanity educating many other people like me.knowledge is power. I really appreciate your videos. Educating. Your doing good to humanity. 😊❤🎉
No clue why shes getting all this hate when this tip works and should be done. This + a proper sleeping bag will keep u warm in quite literally any weather
‘Proper sleeping bag’ also tends to be more than the thick Coleman people tend to imagine. A good winter bag is stupid expensive but the difference between that and a cheap synthetic is insane.
Its not hate. Its a comment section on the internet. Also, boiling up some water and putting it in a water bottle inside the sleeping bag is a super trick.
When my ex and I were homeless waiting for the code blue shelter, I had bought this really good camping sleeping bag I think it was a queen but the thing was thick and even sleeping on concrete by the river, close by we were warm. We were laying inside this half exposed open old parking garage that wasn't fully up anymore, partially collapsed walls and it was by the river and fenced in. No one could see us and we would normally wake up by 6 due to birds and would rather be up and outta there before the dog walkers and runners showed up. That thing was the best $10 I ever spent. The last night we left it there and never had to return to that life. Thank god. They tore the whole thing down sometime last year. We hoped someone got more use out of that thing. It was a great sleeping bag.
I don't know how people can sleep with their faces inside their bags. It just gets so hot and clammy. I throw a t-shirt over my head and that's always been enough even in the dead of winter.
It's like crawling into a comfy tube. He'd have to be having a panic attack to have enough condensation for it to matter Maybe some serious Arctic camping or something but I've camped in the snow and some pretty cold shit and it's never been an issue
@@thebeasters- same here; I'm a lot warmer if I stay completely inside the bag, since my breath is going to warm the air inside the bag. With my setup, this is only necessary as it approaches freezing.
Love these tips. I have autism & chronic pain--winter backpacking isnt for me, but id like to work up to a winter setup with a wood stove heated canvas tent.
Also always pack an emergency blanket, takes up no space and weighs almost nothing and it might just save you from hypothermia one day 😊 (it can also protect you from the sun in the summer)
Honestly I prefer summer over winter but when it comes to camping id rather camp in the cold. Its so miserable at night when you're hot and there are bugs biting you. Not much sleeping actually occurs. But then i guess it depends on the geographic location. Best camping I've ever experienced was in the sequoia national forest. Worst has been in Texas and Louisiana.
Yup, definately good advice. We used to use a little mini tent over our heads also so that the air we were breathing was a bit more ambient tempreture... ❄ 🌬
One thing I learned is if you have a decent sleeping system, is to take off all your clothes if you can bear it, and place them at your feet, which includes your socks. So when you wake up to put everything on, it will be the warmest you have ever been after getting out of it your bag.
@@desperadodeluxe2292 Well some places do not permit such “exquisite” accessories brother. Not to mention the ability to fit all of your gear and necessities in your pack, and if you’re good at packing you’ll be able to fit a whole sleep system that covers pretty much most conditions, and save a decent amount of room.
@@Huncho007 naw i wear it around me most of the day and literally just pass out in my clothes at night. Think a kilt or cloak. Ultralight gear is flimsy and expensive it doesn't keep you as warm. Its made of synthetics. Quality materials and fabrics are best. I make much of my own gear. Nylon isnt bad either but more stuff is going for cheaper polyamides that are good but dont breath. It depends on the weather. Ultimately i choose quality natural fabrics its also cheaper. I wouldn't dare even pack a tent. Its absurd. Plus just rocking a tarp you get the benefit of sleeping with wildlife. Mice and skunks often curl up with me and help me stay warm. Heater nuggets.
I have one of those tents too! You can throw a 10x10 bushtarp over it so the corners of the tarp are inline with the end of the tent and it creates space to leave youre gear covered on the corners and back of the tent while still working as a rainfly and additional layer for holding in heat. Does frost up a little because moisture cant escape well, but its a handy trick for a backup rain fly.
This is great information ty!! I'm excited to go camping this winter. I can't go camping in Florida in the summer bc it's too hot. But I'm definitely going camping somewhere it snows so this is much needed information for me as I'm not used to it.
Nice!!! Oh yes my 6 yr old was just talking about how she gets totally under the covera when shes scared at night and i was like dont tou feel like its hard 2 breathe!? She said no - not really, plus im freaking out so idc about breathing!!! Im like "awww baby" and we talked about what she was scared of, etc, etc but i told her when i was little id always make myself a little tunnel with my pointer finger just enough 2 breathe easier but not big enough 1 be seen by whatever was freaking me out 😂.... but ur right the condensation ive experienced it both inside when dreaked oit as well as outside "winter camping" ... this is great advice! Thank you!!!
Well I’m going to tell you I get very cold. We took a trip to Bryce and Zion Canyon this winter. I bought a Merino wool hat and scarf made by Coach. One of the best purchases I have ever made! Between those accessories and my Columbia parka with an interior jacket also, I was snug as a bug in a rug.
I use a mummy sleeping bag turned upside down to use it as a blanket. I'll put something under the sleeping bag to keep it propped up around my face so it will vent and so i can get fresh air. This has been just fine and i stayed warm in 8°F weather by a creek so that it was a humid area
Go with a group of friends, get a kamiinateltta as we call it in Finnish. There's a furnace thing in the middle and it keeps you all warm, you just take turns watching it in the middle of the night
I cover myself with a wool blanket over my sleeping bag and my head, I breathe inside the blanket, if I get condensation is only in a very small part of the blanket, I’m good with that. Also I don’t camp when there’s snow on the ground but at times the temps get just below freezing, no fun, I prefer warmer.
It's a lot heavier to carry that. Down is insulating and light, making it preferable if you need to travel, as it compresses easily. It's also probably cheaper than a wool blanket that would cover you.
40 years ago I was a dumb kid in the USAF in Alaska and I went on a camping trip at -30 degrees. I rented a sleeping bag on-base and all they had left was summer weight bags. I wasn't going to miss the trip, so I took the bag. Putting my head inside the bag saved my life, I would have frozen to death otherwise. When an arctic fox curls its tail around its body and sinks its nose in the tail, it circulates the heat from its breath all through its fur. I think its the same.
That could actually kill you. It'll feel warmer at first but moisture will accumulate in the bag. You feel the effects of the cold far more when you're wet especially if youre wearing cotton cause it will not dry off, it will stick to your skin and it will wick away your body heat. If you're using a down sleeping bag it's a double whammy cause now you're not only damp but your bag will lose a lot of its insulation properties. Some materials like wool can keep you warm even when wet but it's best practice to just zip up your bag as much as possible while leaving only your mouth and nose exposed
100% use a rain fly but learn how to use vents because you also dont want the condensation to build up inside. I wish I learned the lesson she was teaching this video, I wish I had a balaclava because I slept with my nose in the sleeping bag because it was cold and woke up wet and cold.
I haven’t gone winter camping in years but I definitely found it warmer to tuck my head into the sleeping bag when I did. In winter I typically sleep with the window open in my bedroom anyway, and will tuck my head under the blankets if the temperature drops and I’m too lazy to get up and close it lol More moist air can trap heat pretty effectively, as long as it’s not so much as to actually dampen fabric. But I’ve always enjoyed the cold more than most anyway, it seems
Homeless with my dog years ago in oklahoma winter. A box, a fleece blanket and nothing but breathing in it for more warmth. Just glad i didnt experience the other
You should also undress in your sleeping bag. High quality bags prevent body heat from escaping by stopping heat convection, this mechanism only works properly if your showing a little skin. Sounds carzy but helped me a ton as amountain ranger in -20 C conditions in norway during survival exercises
@@orangecream3340 too much insulation and you start sweating, which counteracts the insulation. essentially if you wear extra clothes you risk getting too hot so your body cools itself back down which is pointless, because a good sleeping bag already completely insulates you.
@@orangecream3340 Yea I disagree with this. You want to actually stuff any deadspace in your sleeping bag. And lots of times you are trying to minimize weight so you wear insulation when in your sleeping bag to reduce weight.
I had to sleep in a tent one night a bit unexpectedly, and what worked great for me was: laying out my XL sheepskin rug, lying down straight on the fur, and covering myself with my trench-length Canadian beaver fur coat. It wasn’t snowing but it was windy and in the low 30s. I was so snug in my dinky $15 Aldi tent that it almost felt like a heated apartment!! Tl;dr animal furs are GREAT for temp regulation. FYI I got the beaver fur coat secondhand for $40, and the sheepskin rug in ikea’s returned items section for $8.
Admittedly good advice but so hard to resist! But yes, I do remember waking up with that damp-cold-in-yr-bones feeling and being so grumpy about it breaking camp. People underestimate how cold the Appalachians get, overcast, shady, damp air sinking to the valleys and hollows. Still gorgeous and worth it of course
Insulated tents are only marginally warmer (about 10-15°f) and aren't suitable for backpacking due to the extra space and weight. Ideally you should be relying on your sleeping bag and pad to stay warm
msr elixir 2 or 3 tent 3- 400 Nemo tensor pad 200 decent winter sleeping bag probably 3-500 backpack of choice 100 and up hiking is expensive( if you want luxury )but definitely worth it 👍🏻
I keep getting these camping and hiking videos which cracks me up cause I hate camping but I watch every single one. It's like being an anthropologist trying to understand a foreign culture.
Haha, yes! Same!😂
Same.
Same here.
Okay. Orrrrrr, Make some snacks. Put your heater on to 70° binge watch something with a friend and relax.
Lol 666 likes😂
Honestly I’ve found the best way to stay warm when winter camping is to pack all your gear into the farthest corner of your house and stay home in the heat.
( those who have a humor , I appreciate you)
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Thats brilliant
yeah yeah yeah so funny you don’t like camping we get it. comments like this just aren’t funny
@@ihateallyall you mad? 😂😂😂
@@ihateallyall yeah that’s why theirs got likes, cause it wasn’t funny…. 😂
@@ihateallyall camping and camping in the freezing winter are completely different things 😂
You also don't want to be too warm. There is such a thing in cold weather, and being sweaty and wet in cold weather is just asking for trouble. If you feel too hot, don't hesitate to unzip a few layers so you can dry out any sweat and cool off a bit so you stop sweating.
100% if you sweat in the cold you freeze. I learned that the hard way while duck hunting, 15 degrees and with several layers combined with a half mile hike in the woods to that secrete duck hunting spot. I froze!
In contrast same clothes, at -2 degrees and the same hike only I stopped to cool off and took a couple layers off as I heated up and stayed perfectly fine for 8 hours. The boat motor froze and gelled up but I stayed warm…
For the boat motor it was a new Gator Tail motor and boat but these Texas boys didn’t think about using a lower viscosity oil, we don’t see -2 often. We won’t make that mistake again.
@@Captain-Awesomereminds me of that country singer and his buddy that went duck hunting during bad weather, got wet and then froze to death. Hypothermia is a good way to go though. You get warm and peaceful and go to sleep
@@Captain-AwesomeI sweat like a mofo, first thing I do anytime I go winter camping is start the fire and dry off (my back is usually drenched). Doesn't matter if it's 0 or below, I'm gonna sweat on the hike. I take off everything I'm wearing except base layers and stand by the fire till I'm dry. Doing this has definitely saved my life a few times. That, and a fresh change of socks right before bed to keep the feet warm.
@@JacobE-23Yeah, I do too. I just learned to strip down as you go and stop before I get too hot. That day, well early morning 3:00AM, when we stop and started up zipping and fanning the -2° temperature in, we were standing there steaming. As you know, huge amounts of heat gets trapped in and generated when you keep moving.
Setting up a camp and getting a fire going to drying out would be ideal on a hike.
@@giantfatbergLike you said getting wet when it’s that cold is very dangerous. It is better to take the clothes off. We had two of the guys stumble and get into the water but they were lucky enough that only a little got in and quickly froze. Thier shot guns went in the water and immediately froze. I live in the Dallas, Texas area so we don’t see temps like that, it was crazy to see how much things change at -2° and really for parts of the world that’s not crazy cold.
Best way to deal with condensation is by hanging a small lightweight 100% cotton piece of fabric (i use a cotton sarong) inside the "roof" of your tent. Weight is negligible- 20grams at most & it can be used for many other things.
It will absorb the condensation & can be hung outside for about 20mins to dry.
How do you hang it without using safety pins? Genuinely curious, sounds like a good idea but not sure how you’d attach it
@@susanfalco4252 Fortunately my most recent tent has two layers- a nylon mesh layer on the inside, so I just put the cotton layer in between that & the top layer. Prior tents I ended up using those sticky Velcro dots.
@@susanfalco4252spring clip pegs (clothes pins for laundry) work well depending on your tent frame. I used to take a single flat sheet for just this purpose. Doesn't work in 100% of places but always an improvement 💜
How can the cotton dry outside? If it’s absorbed the condensation, wouldn’t the water just freeze?
@@prettyrat. It's to hang from the tent on the inside like a dropped ceiling. It makes a cavity on the inside.
Man, this one time I was doing a canoe tour/ wild camping through some lakes in Sweden with my friends for a couple of days in summer. Weather was supposed to be very warm and mild so none of us brought warm clothes. Worked out well until one night where temperatures dropped to 6 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees lower than all the nights before, for whatever reason. We had to snuggle in pairs like penguins so we wouldn't freeze to death. Sleepquality that night was a solid 0/10, but a 10/10 bonding experience with my homies.
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@Chrry Cola What are you talking about?
I dont want to be that person, but i am genuinely curious. 6C requires snuggling for you? What temp are you used to?
Definitely don’t let snow inside your tent.
😂😂 she was using a normal tent most winter tent don’t even have floors because they use wood stoves
Plus isn’t snow an insulator
@@alexgilchrist630 lmfao snow is a great insulator what are u talking about? An igloo?
@@tabora_that’s what they said. They said ‘isn’t snow a good insulator’ not ‘snow isn’t a good insulator’
@@tabora_ good reading comprehension
For those confused..... -15°C = 5°F not 59°F
Okay definitely admitting I was super confused by this.
Great tip! I put my face under the covers until i get warm at home so would assume to do the same while camping. Learned something new today.
Keep doing what works for you. I do the same thing, if it's in the 30's outside and I'm camping, ALL of me is inside the sleeping bag.
I used to tie pashminas around my face and head to keep warm when I was homeless. Great tips. Not many people know about the condensation thing.
Who's pashminas?
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Pashmina scarves are made of a wool&silk blend, which means they remain insulating even if there get damp from condensation.
Us deep freezer warehouse workers do
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Thank you for answering the question. I was wondering about that too. I just couldn't make out her last sentence to research it.
@@alicel3992 I'm glad you got your question answered but I'm curious as to how the last sentence has anything to do with your ability to Google the word Pashmina
HAVE SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE GROUND! Seriously this is a huge one. Your sleeping bag cant properly insulate you with your body crushing the air out of it and the ground sapps body heat. Make sure you at least have a sleeping pad but the ones you can inflate with your mouth are the best since you're not touching the ground.
Like, isn't that just common sense? What the fuck did you all do at scouts?
Also, ideally you'd avoid inflating them with your mouth as it can cause moisture to build up which can cause mold.
If your pad didn't come with a pump bag you could use a plastic bag to do the majority of the work before you use your mouth for the last 10%
Thank you! Except I always worry the air mattress will deflate or pop. So how about maybe a waterproof layer then multiple layers of closed cell foam instead? Maybe a merino or alpaca wool blanket too on top of that as another sleeping pad layer since wool keeps insulating even if somehow gets moist. Then instead of a sleeping bag a good camping quilt on top. And also maybe some form of hot water bottle in there and great socks. Maybe hand and/or foot warmers. Good clothes (again, maybe merino or alpaca wool?). Please don't anyone blindly follow my ideas here cause I'm still new to learning all this stuff. Just been watching tons of videos and researching a lot trying to piece together best ideas. P.S. Though can be more expensive, I hear alpaca is stronger, quicker drying, and less possibility of itchiness than merino.
@@flowersafeheart that works if your car camping but in backpacking you're limited on the amount you can bring. The foam pads are either too heavy or too thin imo. I use a Colman kompact inflatable sleeping pad as it's very light weight but made of a bit stronger material then typical air mattresses. It also inflates in a pattern so you're still off the ground but you don't need to fill up more space with air. If you have a car to bring stuff in I recommend a cot with heavy blankets.
@@flowersafeheart I can always recommend the Exped Dura series of sleeping pads. They're pretty durable and very comfy. (in addition to being made from mostly recycled material)
If you're gonna be sleeping on sharp surfaces a thin foam mattress might also work, it's just gonna be heavier and bulkier.
Though most pads come with a repair kit, so you're not entirely fucked if it pops lol
It took me YEARS to learn how to keep dry and warm while camping.
Keep making these videos.
I admire ppl who actually want to do stuff like this. I can’t imagine how this is fun but props to you adventurous types
Why am I saving this like I’m about to go winter camping lol😂
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Well? Did you?
@@HippieHoller not yet maybe someday 🙂
Same
I was going to say oh I'll join you but then I was laughing like way too hard
Medically I've been asked if I had night sweats and answered yes until I realized it was because I was sleeping in a very cold house with my face covered up. Haven't had "night sweats" since.
I had a real issue with it until my husband realized it was from our mattress protector. We were basically sleeping on a sheet of plastic. Removed it and haven't sweat since.
@@bonne_vie Oh wow. I think you just solved my issue. I hadn't even considered that. Thank you!
@@bonne_vie100% polyester is also straight up plastic. So if you have polyester sheets and sleep hot, that might be why! Microfiber or bamboo sheets could be life changing. It’s unfortunate to spend more but they last several years if you wash them on delicate.
@@abbyz13microfiber is essentially polyester/plastic too. Some of tje premium ones are a better blend but still mostly poly and ALL plastic. Bamboo is nice, and cotton is breathable and good when it comes to your home bed
bruh.... im speechless rn. brb
LOVE your dogs winter snow coat! ❤🐕🦺
Next time, I sleep in the snow and not my house I'll definitely remember that 😂😂
Brings back fond memories of camping in the desert. We were digging for dinosaur bones in the high desert of Colorado, out in the middle of a cow pasture. It was roughly a 30 minute drive to the nearest town. We ate whatever we carried in, got our water from a spring, used portapotties (or just the bushes), and slept in tents. It was blazing hot during the day, but almost freezing at night. I remember just curling up in my down sleeping bag and drifting off to sleep in the remote silence. I was only thirteen and just happy to get to tag along on such an adventure!
awww. how sweet
Amy that's sounds so amazing ❤
And if you’re filtering drinking water, never let that filter freeze. Sleep with it if you have to.
Pee on it, or actually pee through it for good measure. Then filter your pee and drink it again. Warming your filter while hydrating.
What happens if it freezes. I mean it probably breaks but how?
@@Profile__1 🤢🤮
@@zenshy2139Many of the newer filters like the Sawyer mini/squeeze and Befree use hollow fibers that could burst when frozen and allow unfiltered water through if used. You can do an integrity check to test for potential damage.
@@imjusttrollingyou.5799what does the titan submarine have to do with this lol
One crucial way to stay warm and dry… have a rain fly for your tent. Don’t winter camp in a tent that is 1/2 or more mesh.
Have a fly that goes all the way to the ground at all 4 corners. All other flys are junk
I couldn’t pay attention to anything she said because that doggo is so damn cute 🥰
I love and hate winter camping. It's just that there are times it feels so cold, you don't actually sleep. It's like you just lie there and wait for the sun to come up, lol. But everything is so quiet at night and nothing beats waking up to fresh snow and a pristine looking camp. 😊
You shouldn't be getting cold if you have proper gear. You have to watch those claimed R-values because companies lie all the time. Klymit probably makes the best selling insulated sleeping pad on the market, the Static-V, and claim it has a 4.4 R-value, which is plenty for most people all year round, but when independently tested it only reaches an R-value of 1.9. It's cheap, too, so people buy it not knowing any better and then wonder why they get so cold at night even in relatively mild temperatures.
@@Im_With_StupidLol, there's always one of you. 😂
@@AdzaanMaiiTso Well, that was unnecessary. Did you get suckered into buying one of those Klymit pads or something?
@@Im_With_Stupidwhat bag to buy then??
@@Mallenaudrix What to buy depends on your budget and temperatures you're planning on using it in. You can use a well insulated sleeping pad all year, but sleeping bags not so much.
Either should come from a reliable brand preferably with a stated EN/ISO rating, which is a realistic rating system designed to accurately measure R-values and temp ratings across the industry instead of sell gear. If it's a high end brand like Therm-a-rest or something, you can probably forego the EN/ISO ratings, but I wouldn't buy a more budget minded brand like Kelty without seeing it.
When it comes to bags specifically, the advertised temp rating is usually the lower limit rating, NOT the comfort rating, so always base your purchase on a bag's comfort rating. If you can't find one for a particular bag, don't buy it. If you're a girl, consider buying a bag a little bit warmer than you think you might need because most bags are temp rated for men.
And buy from Enwild if you're in the US. They have a 60 day no matter what return policy, so you've got plenty of time to try it out and send it back if you don't like it, even if you've damaged it. They'll even pay the return shipping.
I work in a deep freezer, around-25C. My balaclava goes stiff from breath condensation.
I used to work at a deep freeze warehouse. Same temp. -25 without wind feels significantly colder than -25 with the windchill. It's just a consistent, bitter -25. But once I started picking orders I'd be sweaty eventually
Excellent advice.
I can say categorically that what you're saying is correct.
Been there, done it both ways.
Wow that makes so much sense thank you! And you look soo cute with your Merino face covering on!! 😍😍
Slept in the bed of my truck at the edge of Lake Superior, temps dropped unexpectedly and had to sleep sitting upright in my sleeping bag in the truck. It was a regular cab with no backseat! My advice, be prepared! Lol (still a very fun trip)
I was following the WRC in Wales and slept outside in a tent for 5 nights. One night there was a torrential downpour and my tent was soaked, woke up with my lower half completely soaked! Had to strip off below the waste and sit in my drivers seat with the heating on for a couple of hours til my clothes dried 😅
Don't blow your sleeping pad up either because that causes condensation inside of it. Use bag to inflate
Why is that a problem?
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It can be a problem, firstly as it could encourage mould growth. Secondly if it's below freezing the condensation can freeze inside the sleeping pad making it harder to stay warm. Most modern, half decent pads have had antimicrobial treatment inside them though.
@@carl8568mould insulates. You want mould.
I've been filling mine with piss. Like a waterbed.
Good tip. I used to just tie an extremely small opening right in front of my face. Never had any issues.
TY Very Much, Stay Safe God Bless you and All of us. Amen
Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
I think step 1 should be to not have the whole bottom of your tent full of snow 😂
Lots of hot tents these days have no floors!
@@betsygodwin8938 well that’s not a hot tent.
That would be incredibly hard not to do in these conditions
@@manderly109 incorrect I do it all the time
Since her tent is tiny and she's recording the inside of her tent from the outside so, it would be impossible not to get snow in the tent while recording this video.
Thanks for the tips 💡👋🏼
Also, I love your dogs coat !!
I was SO happy to see it on the precious pup 🥰
I’m shocked all the time by ppl hiking or camping in freezing temps but their poor dogs have no coat or mittens on their paws 😞
They NEED protection, same as humans.
Hiking or not, dogs get very cold feet and bodies in freezing temperatures 😖
Some breeds don’t get nearly as cold as others. That’s why it’s important to KNOW your breed !!
But ALL breeds paws get very cold in icy cold weather. They want warm feet too, just like us. Especially in freezing temperatures.
Be responsible and compassionate dog owners ppl !!
We want to make it an enjoyable and comfortable time for ALL involved🏆
It really depends on the breed. There is absolutly no reason to get clothes for a husky e.g. xD
@@Stopstaring101 It's funny how much you sound like an US-American
@@Stopstaring101 You've just prooved my point hahaha
@@lennart9234
wha?
I’m confused 🤔
@lennart9234 She did say: KNOW your breed in her comment...Did you actually read it? 🤦♀️
Yeah that's what we were told in the cadets... But the heating things in the tent I was in went out and both of the tent zippers were broken. I was wearing a face thing but the moisture made it freeze so I had to take it off. I ended up putting my face in my sleeping bag cause it was extremely cold in my tent and I felt like I was freezing. ;-; Someone was literally on top of me in their own sleeping bag because they were so cold! Definitely one of the worst nights of my life but I still had a great time at the winter survival tho :)
Thanks for explaining what's best to keep your sleep system warm, so it doesn't get cold.good health advice. I learned something new.a good education in health. Your doing good to humanity educating many other people like me.knowledge is power. I really appreciate your videos. Educating. Your doing good to humanity. 😊❤🎉
Better idea. Make a blanket tent in the living room and make believe you're camping outside. Better. Much, much better. 🙂
Backyard is close enough for me
😂😂
Add popcorn or marchmellows and I'm in 😅
@@raraavis7782 WTF is a marchmellow???? It's MARSHMALLOW
Oh no itz Rhonda tha Grambmer polise!!!😢😢😢
No clue why shes getting all this hate when this tip works and should be done. This + a proper sleeping bag will keep u warm in quite literally any weather
‘Proper sleeping bag’ also tends to be more than the thick Coleman people tend to imagine. A good winter bag is stupid expensive but the difference between that and a cheap synthetic is insane.
Its not hate. Its a comment section on the internet. Also, boiling up some water and putting it in a water bottle inside the sleeping bag is a super trick.
Plus. Sometimes it’s even pretty chilly in the summer!
@@JRoseBooks Very true, it can get deceptively cold during summer nights, even more so if you decide to stay in a hammock
When my ex and I were homeless waiting for the code blue shelter, I had bought this really good camping sleeping bag I think it was a queen but the thing was thick and even sleeping on concrete by the river, close by we were warm. We were laying inside this half exposed open old parking garage that wasn't fully up anymore, partially collapsed walls and it was by the river and fenced in. No one could see us and we would normally wake up by 6 due to birds and would rather be up and outta there before the dog walkers and runners showed up. That thing was the best $10 I ever spent. The last night we left it there and never had to return to that life. Thank god. They tore the whole thing down sometime last year. We hoped someone got more use out of that thing. It was a great sleeping bag.
THANK YOU, I couldn't find the explanation anywhere about why !
(had read the thing itself in the book "Terror" , but not the explanation !)
This is so helpful! Thanks
I don't know how people can sleep with their faces inside their bags. It just gets so hot and clammy. I throw a t-shirt over my head and that's always been enough even in the dead of winter.
It's like crawling into a comfy tube.
He'd have to be having a panic attack to have enough condensation for it to matter
Maybe some serious Arctic camping or something but I've camped in the snow and some pretty cold shit and it's never been an issue
@@thebeasters- same here; I'm a lot warmer if I stay completely inside the bag, since my breath is going to warm the air inside the bag. With my setup, this is only necessary as it approaches freezing.
Yes! I always feel like i will immediately suffocate, even if i just put a light blanket over my head
Love these tips. I have autism & chronic pain--winter backpacking isnt for me, but id like to work up to a winter setup with a wood stove heated canvas tent.
Do be very aware of any toxic fumes trapped in the tent with you if no ventilation. 🙏 Hope you've had a good camp.
Montana hunting guide here. This chick gives great advice.
I love that the dog is dressed accordingly too.😊
That dog has a better winter coat than me. Good for him.
Doggo w the winter gear :)
Merino wool is awesome. I hike in my trail running shoes all winter and just wear merino wool socks. If there is any moisture they still stay warm.
Great tip, thank you 😊☃️
Wow! I never knew that. Thank you!!!
Also always pack an emergency blanket, takes up no space and weighs almost nothing and it might just save you from hypothermia one day 😊 (it can also protect you from the sun in the summer)
Is that the aluminum foil looking stuff? How does that work?
It reflects the heat :)
How to stay warm winter camping….wait until the summer.
Woah you’re gorgeous
YOU SO FUCKING FUNNY MAN, DID U LEARN IT ON TIKTOK?
Honestly I prefer summer over winter but when it comes to camping id rather camp in the cold. Its so miserable at night when you're hot and there are bugs biting you. Not much sleeping actually occurs. But then i guess it depends on the geographic location. Best camping I've ever experienced was in the sequoia national forest. Worst has been in Texas and Louisiana.
I would much rather shiver from the cold than be covered in sweat and bug bites tbh
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Yup, definately good advice. We used to use a little mini tent over our heads also so that the air we were breathing was a bit more ambient tempreture... ❄ 🌬
I love her doggies really warm coat..
One thing I learned is if you have a decent sleeping system, is to take off all your clothes if you can bear it, and place them at your feet, which includes your socks. So when you wake up to put everything on, it will be the warmest you have ever been after getting out of it your bag.
Just wear wool. I wear a wool blanket around me and it keeps me warm if im wet or dry. I dont even mess with sleeping bags.
@@desperadodeluxe2292 Well some places do not permit such “exquisite” accessories brother. Not to mention the ability to fit all of your gear and necessities in your pack, and if you’re good at packing you’ll be able to fit a whole sleep system that covers pretty much most conditions, and save a decent amount of room.
@@Huncho007 naw i wear it around me most of the day and literally just pass out in my clothes at night. Think a kilt or cloak.
Ultralight gear is flimsy and expensive it doesn't keep you as warm. Its made of synthetics. Quality materials and fabrics are best. I make much of my own gear.
Nylon isnt bad either but more stuff is going for cheaper polyamides that are good but dont breath. It depends on the weather.
Ultimately i choose quality natural fabrics its also cheaper. I wouldn't dare even pack a tent. Its absurd. Plus just rocking a tarp you get the benefit of sleeping with wildlife. Mice and skunks often curl up with me and help me stay warm. Heater nuggets.
I have one of those tents too! You can throw a 10x10 bushtarp over it so the corners of the tarp are inline with the end of the tent and it creates space to leave youre gear covered on the corners and back of the tent while still working as a rainfly and additional layer for holding in heat. Does frost up a little because moisture cant escape well, but its a handy trick for a backup rain fly.
Good advice. Thanks.
Also don't go to bed in clothing you wore b4 bed. This coming from years of winter camping in northern Canada
winter camping in northern Australia
= no shirt no shoes 🏝
This is great information ty!! I'm excited to go camping this winter. I can't go camping in Florida in the summer bc it's too hot. But I'm definitely going camping somewhere it snows so this is much needed information for me as I'm not used to it.
Nice!!! Oh yes my 6 yr old was just talking about how she gets totally under the covera when shes scared at night and i was like dont tou feel like its hard 2 breathe!? She said no - not really, plus im freaking out so idc about breathing!!! Im like "awww baby" and we talked about what she was scared of, etc, etc but i told her when i was little id always make myself a little tunnel with my pointer finger just enough 2 breathe easier but not big enough 1 be seen by whatever was freaking me out 😂.... but ur right the condensation ive experienced it both inside when dreaked oit as well as outside "winter camping" ... this is great advice! Thank you!!!
Great tip! I hate the cold.
Best way to stay warm is to have someone in that sleeping bag with ya
Like the dog
Like PDiddy!
@@jebediahnightlinger6357 damn that was fast
@@jebediahnightlinger6357P. DidDler
@@jebediahnightlinger6357too soon😭😭
Well I’m going to tell you I get very cold. We took a trip to Bryce and Zion Canyon this winter. I bought a Merino wool hat and scarf made by Coach. One of the best purchases I have ever made! Between those accessories and my Columbia parka with an interior jacket also, I was snug as a bug in a rug.
Good advice!
Nice to see an authentic camping video and not the fake "hot tent" camping with heaters.
I use a mummy sleeping bag turned upside down to use it as a blanket. I'll put something under the sleeping bag to keep it propped up around my face so it will vent and so i can get fresh air. This has been just fine and i stayed warm in 8°F weather by a creek so that it was a humid area
Go with a group of friends, get a kamiinateltta as we call it in Finnish. There's a furnace thing in the middle and it keeps you all warm, you just take turns watching it in the middle of the night
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@@internet_internet A good question. I have an injured leg so I can not wonder if I should run around aimlessly
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Here's a tutorial on how to use the kamiina
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buddy I am doing a 200miler ultra in winter, we go sub 15lbs
Very great tip!
Very good tip! Enjoy your time!
How to stay warm winter camping:
Step 1: bring a RV.
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I cover myself with a wool blanket over my sleeping bag and my head, I breathe inside the blanket, if I get condensation is only in a very small part of the blanket, I’m good with that. Also I don’t camp when there’s snow on the ground but at times the temps get just below freezing, no fun, I prefer warmer.
Thank you for the info.
Well, here's the thing:
You won't catch me "winter camping" to begin with...
Have a wool blanket, or even bison fur.
It's a lot heavier to carry that. Down is insulating and light, making it preferable if you need to travel, as it compresses easily. It's also probably cheaper than a wool blanket that would cover you.
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@@S41ROwool is warm while wet, yes it’s heavier, but warmth is a priority.
40 years ago I was a dumb kid in the USAF in Alaska and I went on a camping trip at -30 degrees. I rented a sleeping bag on-base and all they had left was summer weight bags. I wasn't going to miss the trip, so I took the bag. Putting my head inside the bag saved my life, I would have frozen to death otherwise. When an arctic fox curls its tail around its body and sinks its nose in the tail, it circulates the heat from its breath all through its fur. I think its the same.
That could actually kill you. It'll feel warmer at first but moisture will accumulate in the bag. You feel the effects of the cold far more when you're wet especially if youre wearing cotton cause it will not dry off, it will stick to your skin and it will wick away your body heat. If you're using a down sleeping bag it's a double whammy cause now you're not only damp but your bag will lose a lot of its insulation properties. Some materials like wool can keep you warm even when wet but it's best practice to just zip up your bag as much as possible while leaving only your mouth and nose exposed
"Slip inside my sleeping bag!"
ZZ TOP. 😂
Nice advice thanks.
It might also help, if you're taking a tent, to use the flysheet.
100% use a rain fly but learn how to use vents because you also dont want the condensation to build up inside. I wish I learned the lesson she was teaching this video, I wish I had a balaclava because I slept with my nose in the sleeping bag because it was cold and woke up wet and cold.
how to stay warm; get a hotel 😂
He said how to stay warm in winter camping
Make sure they have 24 hour room service AND you have enough pillows to make a fort.😂
You read my mind.
when your going camping???
Not enough money they're a rip off. Sleep in a newly dead animal
I haven’t gone winter camping in years but I definitely found it warmer to tuck my head into the sleeping bag when I did.
In winter I typically sleep with the window open in my bedroom anyway, and will tuck my head under the blankets if the temperature drops and I’m too lazy to get up and close it lol
More moist air can trap heat pretty effectively, as long as it’s not so much as to actually dampen fabric. But I’ve always enjoyed the cold more than most anyway, it seems
What an important tip...best to know in advance what you need to take. THANK YOU! ❤CK
Homeless with my dog years ago in oklahoma winter. A box, a fleece blanket and nothing but breathing in it for more warmth.
Just glad i didnt experience the other
You should also undress in your sleeping bag. High quality bags prevent body heat from escaping by stopping heat convection, this mechanism only works properly if your showing a little skin. Sounds carzy but helped me a ton as amountain ranger in -20 C conditions in norway during survival exercises
Insulation is insulation. Why would it stop working when you have more Insulation.
@@orangecream3340 her just wanted to see her naked
@@orangecream3340 too much insulation and you start sweating, which counteracts the insulation. essentially if you wear extra clothes you risk getting too hot so your body cools itself back down which is pointless, because a good sleeping bag already completely insulates you.
Also if you have bad circulation or Renaults
@@orangecream3340 Yea I disagree with this. You want to actually stuff any deadspace in your sleeping bag. And lots of times you are trying to minimize weight so you wear insulation when in your sleeping bag to reduce weight.
I love the dogs outfit! 👍🤣🌹
A good ol beanie for keeping your head warm outside the mummy bag. Never fails 👍
Great tip! I was an Alaskan Army Infantry Soldier and we learned this the hard way 😂
I had to sleep in a tent one night a bit unexpectedly, and what worked great for me was: laying out my XL sheepskin rug, lying down straight on the fur, and covering myself with my trench-length Canadian beaver fur coat. It wasn’t snowing but it was windy and in the low 30s. I was so snug in my dinky $15 Aldi tent that it almost felt like a heated apartment!!
Tl;dr animal furs are GREAT for temp regulation. FYI I got the beaver fur coat secondhand for $40, and the sheepskin rug in ikea’s returned items section for $8.
Admittedly good advice but so hard to resist! But yes, I do remember waking up with that damp-cold-in-yr-bones feeling and being so grumpy about it breaking camp. People underestimate how cold the Appalachians get, overcast, shady, damp air sinking to the valleys and hollows. Still gorgeous and worth it of course
Remembering my snow camping days , it's a frosty time at 3 am when "nature calls" 🥶☃️
In case you fart...
You might want to get a proper tent too!
Insulated tents are only marginally warmer (about 10-15°f) and aren't suitable for backpacking due to the extra space and weight. Ideally you should be relying on your sleeping bag and pad to stay warm
The existential crisis look got me lol.
Thank you!
"How to stay warm winter camping"
Don't.
I came to say this lol
“How to have fun with your life”
Don’t.
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Prepare yourself. Sleep in a cold area for 2 weeks prior to the trip and allow your body to adjust to the cold.
Wow, thx never knew❤😊 thx
Good advice. If I ever go camping. But at my age. Neh. I couldn’t get back up off ground.
How to stay warm winter camping: don't
Step 1; close the tent flap so it doesn't snow inside the tent.
Looks so cool ❤😊
The cold never bothered me any way 🎶
I personally would like to know how much all of that Camping gear cost you?
msr elixir 2 or 3 tent 3- 400
Nemo tensor pad 200
decent winter sleeping bag probably 3-500
backpack of choice 100 and up
hiking is expensive( if you want luxury )but definitely worth it 👍🏻
Lots 😂 it’s not, cheap for good stuff 👍
This is actually very legit advice. Coming from someone who lived next to lake Michigan for 20 years.
Great 2 know, thanks 4 sharing!
Great advice for women who want to go camping