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Going to be camping this weekend and the temperatures will be in the 30's at night. Not a big deal, but I'll have people with me that will complain.
I was thinking about using an electric space heater for my three person tent, but it's suppose to rain. How safe are these to use in a tent with the proper precautions?
If a space heater is inapplicable, what else can I use?
Answer
I agree with Robert B., no space heater.
Make sure you are all using good ground/sleeping pads.
Make sure every one is sleeping with a fleece or wool hat on.
Make sure they are wearing wool or fleece socks.
Make sure you stay dry.
I haven't used a tent in over 15 years, camp year round (winter/snow) and have never had problems. Just think ahead.
I always keep sleeping gear in my sleeping bag in the winter time. A tight fleece hat, wool socks, polypropalyne long underwear tops and bottoms.
I change out of my clothes into these clothes every night, even if it does give me a chill to do so. I warm up pretty quickly with the fresh dry clothing on.
also, my scoutmaster used to have use wrap our jackets around the foot end of our sleeping bags if we did not have warm enough bags or if we got cold feet (yes this happened in a quinzee snow shelter the first time and it did help). It will just help to make less space for your body to heat.
Cuddle together in the tent, or sleep close (like puppies).
make sure not to let people get the inside of the tent wet with wet outerwear or wet shoes! Once you get your sleeping gear wet anyone prone to complain will show their true nature!
I agree with Robert B., no space heater.
Make sure you are all using good ground/sleeping pads.
Make sure every one is sleeping with a fleece or wool hat on.
Make sure they are wearing wool or fleece socks.
Make sure you stay dry.
I haven't used a tent in over 15 years, camp year round (winter/snow) and have never had problems. Just think ahead.
I always keep sleeping gear in my sleeping bag in the winter time. A tight fleece hat, wool socks, polypropalyne long underwear tops and bottoms.
I change out of my clothes into these clothes every night, even if it does give me a chill to do so. I warm up pretty quickly with the fresh dry clothing on.
also, my scoutmaster used to have use wrap our jackets around the foot end of our sleeping bags if we did not have warm enough bags or if we got cold feet (yes this happened in a quinzee snow shelter the first time and it did help). It will just help to make less space for your body to heat.
Cuddle together in the tent, or sleep close (like puppies).
make sure not to let people get the inside of the tent wet with wet outerwear or wet shoes! Once you get your sleeping gear wet anyone prone to complain will show their true nature!
How to stay warm in camping tent in winter?
Anita
I have never gone winter camping and I will do that next week. I want to know how to stay warm in camping tent in such cold day. Anyone knows that?
Answer
1. Learn about heat loss and you will come to better understand how to stay warm in the backcountry. Heat is primarily lost through conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation. For example heat could be lost from sitting on a cold rock, from wind chill, from not wearing a hat and heat escaping, or respiration. Besides warming up near the camp stove people can only generate heat by keeping up their metabolism, exercising and shivering if need be.
2. Layering properly is the first thing winter backpackers can do to regulate heat. This means non-cotton, moisture wicking base layers and mid-layers, insulated layers such as a down vest and jacket and down pants and weather proof outer layers. A hat and balaclava or neck gaiter is also necessary as are liner socks and socks made with wool. Down camp booties aren't necessary but make your world much more comfortable. Mountaineering or plastic boots with insulated liners are what to hike in through snow and ice and liner gloves and insulated over-mitts are what will keep your fingers moving.
3. Stay dry and pace yourself. The point of all these layers is not to wear them all at once but to control the four primary losses of heat while hiking. Staying dry is crucial. Don't let yourself get too sweaty because as soon as you stop for a break your sweat begins to freeze. Wearing things that dry easily and wick moisture such as polypropylene, capilene, synthetic or wool are the way to go whether you are hiking, snowshoeing or backcountry skiing. Keep yourself properly hydrated too, as loss of heat happens from loss of moist exhalation.
4. Make your camp in such a way that you take advantage of the elements. After anchoring your tents in the snow, dig out a 3 by 2-foot area in front of your tent door at least 12 inches into the snow. This acts as an entryway where you can sit in your tent while hanging your feet out to change out of your boots and camp booties without bringing wet snow inside the tent. One or two-wall nylon tents work fine though one-wall tents are a bit lighter. Using at least one sleeping pad is necessary for winter camping as you need to insulate yourself from the cold ground and snow. More than one sleeping pad is recommended. Either use a shorter foam pad beneath your inflatable one or sleep on your extra layers at night. This also dries them out.
5. Sleep warm. Make sure to eat a bit more than you think you can handle and have plenty of hot drinks before getting into your sleeping bag on a night of winter backpacking. Your metabolism not only has to deal with the workout you've had during the day but also has to keep you warm through the cold night. Before getting into your bag fill up a water bottle with boiling water from the stove, slip a sock or shirt over it so it doesn't burn your skin and sleep with this in your bag, sleep with two of them if necessary.
6.Make sure that you keep your sleeping bag as dry as possible, especially if it is made of down as this material loses its warmth when wet. If you are generally a cold person, get a sleeping bag that is rated at least 10 to 20 degrees colder than you think you might need. Also sleep with boot liners so they aren't frozen when you try to wiggle your toes in there the following morning. Use a small 2 by 2-foot square cut from a role of sleeping pad foam and kneel on it while cooking or taking a break, to insulate from the snow at all times.
1. Learn about heat loss and you will come to better understand how to stay warm in the backcountry. Heat is primarily lost through conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation. For example heat could be lost from sitting on a cold rock, from wind chill, from not wearing a hat and heat escaping, or respiration. Besides warming up near the camp stove people can only generate heat by keeping up their metabolism, exercising and shivering if need be.
2. Layering properly is the first thing winter backpackers can do to regulate heat. This means non-cotton, moisture wicking base layers and mid-layers, insulated layers such as a down vest and jacket and down pants and weather proof outer layers. A hat and balaclava or neck gaiter is also necessary as are liner socks and socks made with wool. Down camp booties aren't necessary but make your world much more comfortable. Mountaineering or plastic boots with insulated liners are what to hike in through snow and ice and liner gloves and insulated over-mitts are what will keep your fingers moving.
3. Stay dry and pace yourself. The point of all these layers is not to wear them all at once but to control the four primary losses of heat while hiking. Staying dry is crucial. Don't let yourself get too sweaty because as soon as you stop for a break your sweat begins to freeze. Wearing things that dry easily and wick moisture such as polypropylene, capilene, synthetic or wool are the way to go whether you are hiking, snowshoeing or backcountry skiing. Keep yourself properly hydrated too, as loss of heat happens from loss of moist exhalation.
4. Make your camp in such a way that you take advantage of the elements. After anchoring your tents in the snow, dig out a 3 by 2-foot area in front of your tent door at least 12 inches into the snow. This acts as an entryway where you can sit in your tent while hanging your feet out to change out of your boots and camp booties without bringing wet snow inside the tent. One or two-wall nylon tents work fine though one-wall tents are a bit lighter. Using at least one sleeping pad is necessary for winter camping as you need to insulate yourself from the cold ground and snow. More than one sleeping pad is recommended. Either use a shorter foam pad beneath your inflatable one or sleep on your extra layers at night. This also dries them out.
5. Sleep warm. Make sure to eat a bit more than you think you can handle and have plenty of hot drinks before getting into your sleeping bag on a night of winter backpacking. Your metabolism not only has to deal with the workout you've had during the day but also has to keep you warm through the cold night. Before getting into your bag fill up a water bottle with boiling water from the stove, slip a sock or shirt over it so it doesn't burn your skin and sleep with this in your bag, sleep with two of them if necessary.
6.Make sure that you keep your sleeping bag as dry as possible, especially if it is made of down as this material loses its warmth when wet. If you are generally a cold person, get a sleeping bag that is rated at least 10 to 20 degrees colder than you think you might need. Also sleep with boot liners so they aren't frozen when you try to wiggle your toes in there the following morning. Use a small 2 by 2-foot square cut from a role of sleeping pad foam and kneel on it while cooking or taking a break, to insulate from the snow at all times.
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