What do you guys use to keep warm? (besides a camp fire?)
Were heading out tomorrow for the weekend.
Were heading out tomorrow for the weekend.
Below freezing camp
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I use a 0-degree (F) sleeping bag and either a Thermarest pad or a cheap inflatable mattress when tent camping off my motorcycle in temps down to 20F.
If you put a blanket under your air mattress to act as insulation you will be much warmer.
You can drink something warm.
If your really cold dont get drunk and pass out.
Stay hydrated and wear a warm winter hat.
If you get cold stay calm and think of whats available to warm you up.
You can drink something warm.
If your really cold dont get drunk and pass out.
Stay hydrated and wear a warm winter hat.
If you get cold stay calm and think of whats available to warm you up.
layer your clothes, try not to sweat, use antiperspirant on your feet before you go should last a few days & will keep your feet from sweating
use a sleeping bag that is quaility & rated for the weather & you might also use a bag liner. I use a balaclava esp. at night.
if you have a down bag & you do sweat at night find a way to dry it out I know its not easy in the winter but be aware the down & water"sweat" dont do well
sorry for the ramble but in a hurry
use a sleeping bag that is quaility & rated for the weather & you might also use a bag liner. I use a balaclava esp. at night.
if you have a down bag & you do sweat at night find a way to dry it out I know its not easy in the winter but be aware the down & water"sweat" dont do well
sorry for the ramble but in a hurry
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Since you are in Japan, they should have those "hand warmer Package" in the stores.
U know what I am talking about, those package when you undo the wrapping, and start rubbing the white package and it will start to get warm.
Edited: link of similar item below:
http://www.beansonline.co.uk/acatalog/BeansOnline_Hand_and_Foot_Warmers_11.html
U know what I am talking about, those package when you undo the wrapping, and start rubbing the white package and it will start to get warm.
Edited: link of similar item below:
http://www.beansonline.co.uk/acatalog/BeansOnline_Hand_and_Foot_Warmers_11.html
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If you can't find them in the store, I have a package that gets warm when you rub it.Ed Cheung said:
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sboada said:
x2 works quite well on cold spots like feet!
also, the warmest way to use a thermarest is to actually put it in the sleeping bag with you. it gets like 10x warmer and you dont slide off of it all damn night.
just zipping the tent up tight can bring the outside temp up 10-15 degrees. they sell small propane and gas space heaters that work well but dont fall asleep in a tent with it on.
the best thing though is to be active before bed. it is pretty hard for me to get cold after backpacking 10-20 miles in a day. my legs give off so much heat under a sleeping bag it is ridiculous. im not saying you cant relax by the fire but dont be a louse all day.
sleeping bags, like stated....have one rated for the temps you are in. nothing will keep you warm if you dont have a good sleeping bag.
other than that....get a good fire going and let your bones thuroughly soak up the heat. i like to warm all of my sleeping stuff over the fire right before bed...sleeping bag and thermarest. that way you start out good and warm.
almost forgot, take a hot chick with you and sleep nekkid together!
post some pics and enjoy!
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a great way to stay warm is to eat a few tablespoons of peanut butter before you go to sleep.
your body will crank up the core temp to digest it and you will stay much warmer.
your body will crank up the core temp to digest it and you will stay much warmer.
MUSKYMAN said:
Just be sure to brush your teeth. Outdoor adventure is no excuse to dodge oral hygiene!
Change your clothes (jammy down) or get out of the days clothes into tomorrows clothes. Because your sweat in the fibers of you clothes allows your body heat to pass through quicker. I use a cheap thin foam pad under my thermorest air mattress and a winter cap. Definately eat a snack but don't take food in the tent.
Rocks placed near the fire before bed work well too. They radiate heat for a very long time.sboada said:
Thom you told me about the Hot Vicks enema!MUSKYMAN said:
Ya & put your clothes in your sleeping bag in the morning to warm them before you put them on
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sboada said:
I had a short trip this weekend as well.
First, wrap the clothes for sleeping around the Nalgene bottle filled with hot water in the sleeping bag.
Then, while I was in the sleeping bag, rolling the bottle with the bottom of my my ice cold bare feet feels gooooood.
sboada said:
This works great but i'm not big on Nalgenes anymore. Something about boiling water in plastic doesn't sit well with me. I've been using aluminum and stainless steel bottles. Get yourself a couple double walled aluminum bottles to put the hot water in. They stay warm much longer than the single walled.
4x4stationwagon said:
Probably the best advice. I've had the best luck sleeping naked actually.
Agree on sleeping naked( or in your skivvies if your shy ) That whole clothes trap moisture thing is true in my experience. If you do wear something in bed, what the best fabric for staying dry?
When in doubt, SPOON!!!!!
When in doubt, SPOON!!!!!