Greg H
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based on my experiences:
1. waterproof tent is critical
2. 99 cent hand warmers are a godsend - put 'em in your boots, mittfens, hat, bra, etc.
3. bring your own dry firewood and a shovel to dig out a fire pit
4. pack extra everything clothes-wise - double what you would bring for a summer trip of the same duration - stuff gets wet and that's miserable
5. don't drink beer, drink cider and tuaca, hot chocolate and kalua, etc. warm drinks are key
6. make sure your gear is rated for the average NIGHT temp.
7. whiny people don't get to go snow camping
8. freeze dried bagged meals (just add hot water) are easiest and warm you from the inside out
9. safeguard food from animals - many creatures don't hibernate and will get into your food stash and trash
10. in addition to your cold weather sleeping bags, bring at least one warm blanket per person
11. carefully consider whether or not the family dog should come along. a dog that loves snow doesn't necessarily enjoy sleeping in it
hope this helps and that you have fun!
based on my experiences:
1. waterproof tent is critical
2. 99 cent hand warmers are a godsend - put 'em in your boots, mittfens, hat, bra, etc.
3. bring your own dry firewood and a shovel to dig out a fire pit
4. pack extra everything clothes-wise - double what you would bring for a summer trip of the same duration - stuff gets wet and that's miserable
5. don't drink beer, drink cider and tuaca, hot chocolate and kalua, etc. warm drinks are key
6. make sure your gear is rated for the average NIGHT temp.
7. whiny people don't get to go snow camping
8. freeze dried bagged meals (just add hot water) are easiest and warm you from the inside out
9. safeguard food from animals - many creatures don't hibernate and will get into your food stash and trash
10. in addition to your cold weather sleeping bags, bring at least one warm blanket per person
11. carefully consider whether or not the family dog should come along. a dog that loves snow doesn't necessarily enjoy sleeping in it
hope this helps and that you have fun!
Is this a good tent for the money?
Pancake Ef
I'm deciding if I should get this tent. I will use it for vacations/camping/hiking/hunting etc. It will be used in the rain, snow, daylight, etc.
It seems like it's everything I want, but the price is so low for a 4 season tent, which is why i'm asking.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Alpinismo-Season-Tent-Aluminum-Poles/dp/B003ZZHS84/ref=lh_ni_t
Would something like this be better?
http://www.amazon.com/Mountaineering-Person-Aluminum-Backpacker-5-Feet/dp/B0036R8K10/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338326296&sr=8-2
Someone else said that 3 season tents can make it through 4 season weather..
Answer
Do yourself a favor and stop shopping for tents on Amazon. Buy your books and records there but NOT camping gear.
Go to the Campmor site and limit yourself to the brands they sell.
What distinguishes 4 season tents from 3 season is that they have better wind resistance, have a roof design that will not collapse under a load of snow or ice and usually have vestibules that allow external storage of gear plus a sheltered area to cook in during bad weather. If you are not planning to camp out in the snow, a 3 season will work fine.
PS If you are just one of those stubborn people who is going to keep posting the same question until somebody agrees with you, please stop wasting our time and just buy the thing. Then when it doesn't quite work out like you hoped, don;t say we didn't warn you.
Do yourself a favor and stop shopping for tents on Amazon. Buy your books and records there but NOT camping gear.
Go to the Campmor site and limit yourself to the brands they sell.
What distinguishes 4 season tents from 3 season is that they have better wind resistance, have a roof design that will not collapse under a load of snow or ice and usually have vestibules that allow external storage of gear plus a sheltered area to cook in during bad weather. If you are not planning to camp out in the snow, a 3 season will work fine.
PS If you are just one of those stubborn people who is going to keep posting the same question until somebody agrees with you, please stop wasting our time and just buy the thing. Then when it doesn't quite work out like you hoped, don;t say we didn't warn you.
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