Kat Jones
I've been camping in 14 degree and below weather and of course it sucks! I'm obviously gonna layer up, bring plenty of blankets, sleeping bags, knit hats, have a giant bonfire etc. I have a kerosene heater and was wondering if anyone knew (I'm not putting it in the tent!) if I placed the heater between the two tents on the site and possibly put a tall awning over it, would it provide any heat or would it just be a waste? Thanks!
Answer
You might get some benefit from radiant heat put off by the heater. I doubt this is worth putting up with the risk of having a flaming, liquid-fueled device in close proximity to my tent. I don't think putting an awning over the heater is relevant, the thermal heat is going to escape out the sides unless you seal it up. And if you do seal the awning then you've got the CO and other gases as a hazard. However, a mylar space blanket would help reflect radiant heat back down and might help.
If you want to stay warmer and can have a campfire, build a three-sided lean-to next to your campfire, and line the inside of the lean-to with a mylar space blanket to reflect the radiant heat back and down to where you're sleeping. Have the sloped rear wall facing into the wind, cover the wooden frame with a tarp and then pile on dead leaves on top for thermal insulation. Spread out mylar blankets on the rear and side walls to reflect heat. Make a trench campfire and keep it small but hot.
You might get some benefit from radiant heat put off by the heater. I doubt this is worth putting up with the risk of having a flaming, liquid-fueled device in close proximity to my tent. I don't think putting an awning over the heater is relevant, the thermal heat is going to escape out the sides unless you seal it up. And if you do seal the awning then you've got the CO and other gases as a hazard. However, a mylar space blanket would help reflect radiant heat back down and might help.
If you want to stay warmer and can have a campfire, build a three-sided lean-to next to your campfire, and line the inside of the lean-to with a mylar space blanket to reflect the radiant heat back and down to where you're sleeping. Have the sloped rear wall facing into the wind, cover the wooden frame with a tarp and then pile on dead leaves on top for thermal insulation. Spread out mylar blankets on the rear and side walls to reflect heat. Make a trench campfire and keep it small but hot.
Cold weather camping?
jen the fa
hi there our youth group is going camping for the week in northern canada, and i dont have a clue what to wear, as it will be frezzing cold 24/7 all the time, i would imagine i will need tonnes of layers but i dont really know
i also have yahoo messenger, feel free to help me through that aswell
thanks
Answer
Ok...you're goinng to freeze! Southern Ontario right now is -18 C! You need lots of layers and wind protection. Get some thin long sleeved long johns and such. If you go to MEC, or outerwear stores, you can get some really great gortex or fleece (fleece is always good over long johns, under your jacket), hight necks, and scarves, a vest, definitely a hat, wool socks, extra pairs too, and a really great winter jacket. Get some snowboarding MITTENS. remember to keep your head warm. You need extra padding for your tent, put an airmatress and then another thick foam or camping pad on top, and then a fleece sheet is good, or a duvet. then sleep zipped in your arctic sleeping bag. paddinng underneath you is most important, and keeping your head and feet warm. The temp dips WAY down overnight so remember to go to the bathroom before bed. Drink fluids all day and don't let yourself get hungry (trail mix, light snacks throughout the day). Don't get wet either!! oh, and don't forget to layer pants as well. long johns, jeans and then a great pair of snow pants that have wind protection.
Ok...you're goinng to freeze! Southern Ontario right now is -18 C! You need lots of layers and wind protection. Get some thin long sleeved long johns and such. If you go to MEC, or outerwear stores, you can get some really great gortex or fleece (fleece is always good over long johns, under your jacket), hight necks, and scarves, a vest, definitely a hat, wool socks, extra pairs too, and a really great winter jacket. Get some snowboarding MITTENS. remember to keep your head warm. You need extra padding for your tent, put an airmatress and then another thick foam or camping pad on top, and then a fleece sheet is good, or a duvet. then sleep zipped in your arctic sleeping bag. paddinng underneath you is most important, and keeping your head and feet warm. The temp dips WAY down overnight so remember to go to the bathroom before bed. Drink fluids all day and don't let yourself get hungry (trail mix, light snacks throughout the day). Don't get wet either!! oh, and don't forget to layer pants as well. long johns, jeans and then a great pair of snow pants that have wind protection.
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