Biggest Camping Mistakes That STOP You From STAYING WARM!

Cold weather camping should not keep you from enjoying the outdoors. We will be sharing 8 common mistakes that every camper owner tends to make in cold conditions and how to avoid them. We will be covering tips from condensation and moisture management to battery mistakes, heating systems, and clothing that gets the job done right. And for the gear junkies, there will definitely be some new camping gear you have never heard of before. Whether you're planning a winter camping trip or want to be prepared for unexpected cold snaps, this video is a must-watch. This video will help keep you warm and cozy but also help you safeguard your camper against the challenges of colder weather.

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[jennstuart]

I like this teardrop! It's well thought out for cold weather. On food: if you can't 'prep at home' most grocery centers have good prepreped meals and meal parts.

[OverlandTrailer]

Pro tip. When going to bed at night, and when the fire confirmed to be out, slide the solo or propane stove under the floor of the trailer. Get that residual heat into the structure around you.

[jgrant]

Thanks Drew! Great tips and winter can be a great experience if you are properly prepared. No insects, quiet and solitude! I love Escapods too!

[jonimurray]

My Husband’s family Christmas Eve tradition that we have kept for our kids is to watch the Muppets Christmas Carol. We love this version!

[tonyalewis]

Staying dry, out of the wind, and dressing in layers will keep you warm. We use to fix tarps around the fire to block wind & reflect heat. Great tips, thanks.

[bartman]

So this is what a video is like with two people that know how to talk to a camera and have awesome winter camping tips. Unlike the one you did of that dork who lives in Jeremy Ranch. Love the sealed bag in hot water thermos trick. I am going to use that. No offense to the Topo one but this has to be the best model upgrade of any teardrop line on the planet...kudos to Escopod!

[RickProsser-pd]

Great episode! I tried your electric blanket tip this winter and it worked very well, keeping the sleeping bag warm and heating my diy square drop as well. Love your channel.

[DIYOutdoorLife]

This video is pure gold. I just swung by to watch it again. I love that there's a short cameo from my good friends, Sam and Cindy in there too!
Thanks again for great content.

[EscapodTrailers]

Thanks for letting us geek out on winter camping Drew! Hope it helps get people out and about in all seasons. 😄

[mrsMOmiles]

Oh this is gonna be a very handy video! I heard winter camping is the best because people dont really use the campgrounds!

[garretlewis]

Good cold weather camping tips. Condensation can definitely be an issue. The hardest thing for me is keeping my hands warm. As the camp chef, I do food prep year round. It is a definite time saver.

[mrdave]

this was really good. stay warm my friends and God bless.

[christopherhudak]

Winter camping and its solitude is our favorite!

[WisconsinWanderer]

I so love your videos I want to do more winter camping so I’ll be hanging out with you guys for more tips and tricks. 😊

[joshua.harazin]

Another fun meal idea for cold weather is military MREs. As long as you have liquid water the flameless heater will work, and you can eat some of the items while the main dish is heating up. They're a little spendy, but they're decently filling and a huge hit with the kids.

Make sure you get the actual military ones... the humanitarian rations are cheaper but typically don't include a heater.

[kebeaux]

As always Drew, great tips and info. Thanks for passing them along to us.

[JackFalltrades]

Excellent video. 😊
I'll have to watch some of the other videos you refer to as well.
Where I live, late fall, winter, and early spring are prime camping time. The bugs are gone, as well as the sweltering heat.
Snow is not a consideration here. 😉

[HARE]

Lots of great information here for winter camping.
We’ve certainly camped some in the bitter winter in our old Scamp 13’ trailer.
Luckily we had electric hook-ups, and were able to keep the trailer warm with a small space heater.
We recently purchased a small propane fire pit, and it has made a tremendous positive difference.
I’m very liking that Roam Annex Room for an auxiliary enclosed, heated living space.
Thanks for the tips.

[FreysOnTheSide]

We love winter camping! If you set your mind, get over a few of those first few hurdles, like potential of behind cold, manage water, finding things to do around camp, you are blessed with a longer season, less crowds and no bugs.

I am quickly falling in love with the escapod trailers. You can tell the minds behind them are building a trailer that is build for adventure spirits.

[davidhunternyc]

That was such a fun and educational video. It was great to see the Topo 2 in the snow also. That you, guys!