You don't say what kind of camp site your going to. If your backbacking or going basic then everything said so far is good. But if your car camping at a camp site here's a suggestion. Take an electric blanket, lay it on the bottom of the tent, put you mat and bag on top of it with it on the lowest setting.
Grtechguy wrote: 40 is pretty warm still. Come February with 40's you might see me in shorts and t-shirt shoveling snow.
Tru dat yo.
This is turning into another dick swinging contest to prove how many people are who can walk 15 miles in -40 through 10’ snow drifts in their PJ’s to get the mail before breakfast. The kids from Florida, 40’s in a tent will be cold to him, it’s all relative.
Zomby Woof wrote: I've camped in cold, and below freezing weather. Get a hat.
True, sleeping while wearing something simple like a GRM knit hat is a good addition to the clean dry socks for keeping in heat.
Adrian_Thompson wrote: This is turning into another dick swinging contest to prove how many people are who can walk 15 miles in -40 through 10’ snow drifts in their PJ’s to get the mail before breakfast. The kids from Florida, 40’s in a tent will be cold to him, it’s all relative.
I'm just waiting until Tommy decides that he needs to go to school at Alaska Fairbanks. My brother lives up there- apparently it's pretty fascinating what happens at -60F- cars act really odd. And CO2 precipitates out of the air.
Tommy- layers. If you can find a way to have layers- you can make it less uncomfortable. I won't ever suggest that it will be like sleeping at home. Heck I know my wifes family really suffers when the temp drops to 60 in Ponce- so I can understand.
92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: When it drops to 40, i throw on boxers and my manly beard handles the rest.
LOL. You owe me a keyboard.
Back OT I would be tempted to buy another bag that is rated to lower temperatures.
This is the shirt you want:
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and these are the socks you want:
http://www.amazingsocks.com/web-pid-130-SmartWool-Hiking-Medium-Crew-Sock-item.htm
Both of these items keep you warm and dry quickly.
Temps in the 40's mean the furnace has been running since they were in the 50's and I'm not stepping outside unless it's really important.
Used to go camping in the snow and everything else.
Honestly, I have a mummy bag rated for really cold temps. Other than long-johns and warm clothes I didnt really pack much of anything special. (no different tent or anything like that)
When you get in your bag, do it only wearing your underpants. (if you're that worried about putting on cold clothes in the morning, you can shove your inner layer into the foot of your sleeping bag)
You might get a warm toboggan hat to put on at night (most heat loss is from the head) Then again, I have been pretty comfy and woken up with ice in my hair before.
Having extra layers you can put on or take off is your general best plan. 40* really isnt that cold for camping.
If you are setting up camp rather than carrying your gear with you bring a folding cot, 2 wool blankets and a real pillow. I'll be "camping" in my trailer this weekend at Mid-Ohio. It will be in the 30s/40s at night and I will be toasty warm with that setup.
If you have to carry it all on a frame and sleep on the ground - wear under armor cold gear in the 40 bag.
drsmooth wrote: Tip#6 If you are in the tent with a someone you are comfortable sleeping naked with, or mostly naked with; zip your sleeping bags together, and sleep as undressed as possible with the next days clothes in the amalgamated sleeping bag. Two person's body heat can (even in winter) be super warm even with poor quality sleeping bags.
Pretty sure Margie won't approve of this one...
Get yourself some extra insulation between you and that aluminum.
http://www.backpacking.net/wintertips.html
http://www.backpacking.net/wintertips.html
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/wintcamp.shtml
In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker:
Shoot me a text when you get up here. My boys are still talking about working on your car.
Rusted_Busted_Spit wrote: In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker: Shoot me a text when you get up here. My boys are still talking about working on your car.
Will do. I should be rolling in THU night - racing Fri/Sat and Sun if the car stays in one piece.
In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker:
I always forget about the wool blankets for "people" because when I am camping my damn dogs always steal them. Woke up one morning when camping in the mountains of Idaho and it was a bit chilly (about 15 degrees) my dog had stolen my blanket and rolled himself up in it like a freakin burrito.
As stated earlier wear a hat to sleep. If it gets too cold share body heat with whom ever you are camped out with.
pilotbraden wrote: As stated earlier wear a hat to sleep. If it gets too cold share body heat with whom ever you are camped out with.
Friction builds heat.
Apexcarver wrote: Used to go camping in the snow and everything else. Honestly, I have a mummy bag rated for really cold temps. Other than long-johns and warm clothes I didnt really pack much of anything special. (no different tent or anything like that) When you get in your bag, do it only wearing your underpants. (if you're that worried about putting on cold clothes in the morning, you can shove your inner layer into the foot of your sleeping bag) You might get a warm toboggan hat to put on at night (most heat loss is from the head) Then again, I have been pretty comfy and woken up with ice in my hair before. Having extra layers you can put on or take off is your general best plan. 40* really isnt that cold for camping.
This pretty much. Long underwear and wool socks, maybe a t shirt and some pants over that if you want but you can take off later. IMO wearing too many layers to bed actually ends up making you colder because it doesn't let your body heat warm the sleeping bag. Definitely wear a warm winter hat of sorts that covers your ears.
I don't have a dedicated winter bag, I probably only have a 30 or 40 degree mummy bag if I remember correctly, but when it gets to be a colder evening, the move I like to pull is put my head completely in the bag and close up the top as much as I can, let my breathing warm me up inside the cocoon haha. Then if I get too warm, tilt my head and breathe out of the opening instead of blocking it with the top of my wool capped head. It probably looks ridiculous.
JohnRW1621 wrote:pilotbraden wrote: As stated earlier wear a hat to sleep. If it gets too cold share body heat with whom ever you are camped out with.Friction builds heat.
Aaaand now I have to get another cup of coffee.
Most of the suggestions are pretty good. Keep the clothes you want in your sleeping bag. Make every precaution to stay dry. Cold is one thing, cold and damp sucks. You can also get a rubber hot water bottle and fill it with hot water generated from the camp fire and toss it into your sleeping bag before you get in it. Don't leave it there while you are in it. It will take the edge off. There has been a bit of ribbing about how that isn't really cold and all that.....the reality is you don't know what the weather will really be. Be prepared for temps colder than you expect. Expect precipitation, rain, sleet etc. A full bladder will make you colder. As gross as it seems, be prepared to be able to pee in a container in your tent. Dress in layers when not sleeping. Fleece and wool are good choices as the will keep you warm even if wet. Spare shoes, and make sure what you have is waterproof.
Some folks missed the type of tent you have. Based on the pic you posted in another thread and your description in this thread your tent and pad should be fine.
I would recommend a better sleeping bag. Something like a 0 degree mummy bag. Definitely get a mummy bag rather than one of the square cut ones.
As recommended by others, sleep in your underwear, clean wool socks, and maybe a hat. I have a light weight fleece hat with ear flaps and a tie string that works very well. You may not need the hat if the mummy bag has a good hood and you can stand having it drawn tight (I can't which is why I use the hat.
Also as was said, put your clothes for the next day in the bag with you or at least on the pad under you.
As has been said.....cold isn't the main problem....wind and moisture are.
If your tent is a "rooftop", don't sleep up there on a windy night-- stay in the truck, or camp on the ground. Not only will it be safer, it will be dry and warm.
Also, bring a coffee can and a few candles. Place the candle in the open coffee can inside your tent before you go to bed. (place the bottom of the can on a piece of wood, or non-flamable material) The can will radiate heat and warm your tent amazingly well.
Keep dry, get out of the wind, and get a good 0 degree bag. Also--- watch a bunch of Survivorman episodes. (Les Stroud, not that sissy Bear Griliss)
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