Q. Hey now that it's getting closer to deer seaon id like to gather as much info as possible on how to camp while hunting. I used to stay in my great grandpa's old house on our hunting land but we're renting it out so we gotta camp on the land until we can afford to build a shack. I was just wondering about the best way to cook meals, heat the tent, and mostly the basics because i've only ever camped in the summer. I know warm clothes are a must but are things like air mattresses good ideas? Or electric heaters vs propane? Campfire or stove? Just any peice of advice you have. Please don't refer me to another site or article. Im looking at enough of those as we speak.
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Heaters and tents - do not mix! One tiny piece of hot ash or ember and the whole tent goes up in flames - with you in it. Even in Alaska winter camping at minus 35 - you about never see anyone with a heater - people buy a suitable rated sleeping bag, excellent mountain tent, and use a pad between the sleeping bag and ground.
For pack tents in cold climates you want a tent that is as small as possible so it will hold the heat from the occupants bodies. This is a basic survival principal. You put two people into an 8 man tent - you will have plenty of room to move around but the tent will never heat up, and you will have a very, very cold night. Two people in a three man tent works great - everyone stays snug as a bug.
If you want a heater - which is not a bad idea - then you need to be looking at 'cabin tents' or 'wall tents'. These typically have a small drum wood stove/heater, and, are tall enough to stand up in, put in a few cots to keep you from sleeping on the ground etc - they are very comfortable. I think this is the way you want to go. Downside - they are heavy and take up allot of room - not something you will be packing in on you back and expecting to pack out a deer and that tent too. Here is a link to what I am talking about - the come in all sorts of sizes - and some of stoves can be very small and cute, just a tad smaller than a 5 gallon bucket! http://www.outfitterwarehouse.com/tents-wall-tent-c-26_39.html
Heaters and tents - do not mix! One tiny piece of hot ash or ember and the whole tent goes up in flames - with you in it. Even in Alaska winter camping at minus 35 - you about never see anyone with a heater - people buy a suitable rated sleeping bag, excellent mountain tent, and use a pad between the sleeping bag and ground.
For pack tents in cold climates you want a tent that is as small as possible so it will hold the heat from the occupants bodies. This is a basic survival principal. You put two people into an 8 man tent - you will have plenty of room to move around but the tent will never heat up, and you will have a very, very cold night. Two people in a three man tent works great - everyone stays snug as a bug.
If you want a heater - which is not a bad idea - then you need to be looking at 'cabin tents' or 'wall tents'. These typically have a small drum wood stove/heater, and, are tall enough to stand up in, put in a few cots to keep you from sleeping on the ground etc - they are very comfortable. I think this is the way you want to go. Downside - they are heavy and take up allot of room - not something you will be packing in on you back and expecting to pack out a deer and that tent too. Here is a link to what I am talking about - the come in all sorts of sizes - and some of stoves can be very small and cute, just a tad smaller than a 5 gallon bucket! http://www.outfitterwarehouse.com/tents-wall-tent-c-26_39.html
Winter Camping...?
janos k
One of the most important requirements to stay alive in the bush is to stay dry. How do I do this in the winter when i would be all wet and sweaty (hopefully control the sweat to some extent is key) from the snow. What do i i need to do to stay dry overnight?
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You need to take off all the wet clothes you wore during the day, and allow them to dry. If you're in the bush, hang them by your fire, I guess. As for your socks and boots, hopefully you'll have a few chemical hand warmers along...why go out without them? Tuck one in each boot, with your sock, and in the morning they will be warm and dry. Wear dry clothes to bed at night. If you have none, just wear your dry underthings and snuggle down in your (hopefully) temp appropriate sleeping bag. Your body heat will warm the bag and keep you toasty. You are right about trying not to work up too much of a sweat. Take everything slow and easy. Try not to fall in water or lie in snow. Dry out by fire at night. Finally, don't take wet stuff into your tent. Keep your tent nice and clean and dry.
You need to take off all the wet clothes you wore during the day, and allow them to dry. If you're in the bush, hang them by your fire, I guess. As for your socks and boots, hopefully you'll have a few chemical hand warmers along...why go out without them? Tuck one in each boot, with your sock, and in the morning they will be warm and dry. Wear dry clothes to bed at night. If you have none, just wear your dry underthings and snuggle down in your (hopefully) temp appropriate sleeping bag. Your body heat will warm the bag and keep you toasty. You are right about trying not to work up too much of a sweat. Take everything slow and easy. Try not to fall in water or lie in snow. Dry out by fire at night. Finally, don't take wet stuff into your tent. Keep your tent nice and clean and dry.
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