The Beginner's Guide To Winter & Cold Weather Camping

Winter and cold weather camping, especially in the backwoods, can seem like a daunting experience to beginner campers and outdoors adventurers who have never experienced it (I know it was to me!). However, with the right information, winter camping gear, and state of mind, heading out into the wilderness in the middle of snow season can be a wonderful and enjoyable experience. In this video, I explore the basics of winter camping, the do's, the don'ts, and bust some myths!

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[TheDogondone]

"Mother nature is in control" got my sub.

[charliev]

i got lost in a sea of "winter camping guides" that were basically all just commercials before finding this video. thanks to you i learned some stuff i had never considered before. thank you for being informative and helpful! subscribed

[toddk]

I love winter camping. Much better than camping in the other 3 seasons. I mainly do it to collect myself and to get some serenity. It's also fun to do during deer season and have "deer camp". However for winter camping, knowing the basics how to quickly put up a shelter and make fire is a must. This is the one season fire is your best friend! Lol

[EKoz-nskn]

Great video in both content and presentation format. I've been a few times in the Pine Barrens of NJ and I can attest to what you are saying!

[mikepeters]

Very informative video for a fairweather backpacker such as myself who is looking into what it takes to transition into winter camping. Nicely done!

[Texan-]

Chopping wood and keeping warm is always so fun . Plus I plan on going Texan winter Beach camping 👌 prime real estate and true it’ll be so isolated 🏝

[SnozBerryQueen]

Tysm I'm about to be winter camping this whole winter . I'm super excited but want to be prepared.

[Nick_Ferdinande]

This is my dream. We aren't meant for city life.

[isaiahglynn]

I am going camping on Tuesday March 7th 2023 for 2 weeks in Nova Scotia Canada

[lowermichiganadventures]

Winter camping is fun and adventurous also cabin fever

[Superduper]

I was hypothermic while hiking once and felt chilled wo any shivering and my dexterity was fine. I was slow mentally though. Luckily I was with others who realized I wasn't acting right and helped me out.

[mattschwartz]

I’m interested in getting into winter camping for the reasons of fewer people, quiet, and no insects. Plus it’s more of a challenge which I like. Good video. I appreciate the advice. What is your recommendation for a tent for a beginner? Anything specific to look for in a tent? Do you or people you know use propane or small wood stoves in their tents? With propane heaters I’m concerned about condensation and carbon dioxide build up. Thanks!

[GONEWILDFILMS]

Can alcohol freeze for an alcohol stove ???
Thanks for the winter tips.

[thetacticalpagan]

Water didn't boil for me, bacon never cooked fully, NEVER set up next to water, and move around. Sitting around the fire won't keep you warm at all, Make sure your boots aren't shoddy because the snow will compact and melt and so on and completely separate the grippy stuff. Also, NEVER EVER camp next to a body of water. Especially a moving body. Seriously, almost had a guy die once.

[nycrae]

If your water filter freezes it can become useless. Keep warm like your electronics

[soundspoon]

cant help myself to a few drinks lmao :D

[coffeepot]

Do you *have* to have a fire going to sleep outside during winter?.

[squigglyline]

Another benefit of winter camping is it's hunting season.

[jennadoll]

But it's cold. How do I make my tent not cold?