2006-12-17 14:50:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
A 1 quart nalgene bottle; Fill it with boiling hot water, screw the cap on tight and throw it in your sleeping bag. It won't leak and it will keep you toasty until you fall asleep.
2006-12-18 15:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by cholsin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider bringing an additional sleeping pad for insulation from the cold ground.
In my opinion a candle lantern is indespensible; keep it lit all night long and it will prevent a lot of condensation from building up on the interior of the tent as you sleep.
Bring a nalgene bottle that you can pee in during the night (make sure you mark it with duct tape so you don't drink from it). This is awesome for when you have to pee at 2 am and it is freezing outside.
2006-12-18 11:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by MAK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i go winter camping, i bring a pair of down booties. you can buy them for anywhere between $30-$100. Most have traction on the bottom and they are water proof. they are awesome for chilling in the tent, potty break @ night, and or a break from boots. they are not boot covers, but big, fluffy, warm booties for your feet.
Sierra Designs make a nice pair (check out sierratradingpost.com)
also, the boiling water in a nalgene is a great trick!
ALSO-make sure your fuel line in not plugged in your stove. depending on the temperature, your stoves boiling point can slow down, and a gummed up fuel line causes many, many problems. HAVE FUN
2006-12-19 21:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by ssyrah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another for birch bark, wonderful fire starter.
Also a GPS and a cell phone if you plan on hiking or camping off the beaten path.
Solar blanket is nice to have.
Basic survival kit with bandages, knife, matches, string, antiseptic, duct tape(even though it doesn't hold well in the cold weather), swiss army knife.
Just plan for the worst and you should be set.
2006-12-18 05:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by MJM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate. It'll keep you warm, isn't bulky or heavy, and will stay fresh for a long time. A group of women that did a cross county ski traverse of antarctica ate over 2 lbs a night each to stay warm.
2006-12-20 00:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by yonder_wanderer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lightweight umbrellas. We used them to great effect in Yosemite last winter during a damp snowstorm, allowing us to wear lighter clothing and avoid the risk of sweating and getting wet while hiking around the valley, while still staying dry from the cold snow/rain.
2006-12-18 12:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are a few things that you should take
1) dryer lint ( it is the best way to start a fire)
2) extra extra socks
3) aluminum foil or news paper(if you are caught in the cold it will act as a thermal covering)
2006-12-18 00:03:49 · answer #7 · answered by moonflower 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A scroll of birch bark. Get it from down and dead trees, and keep it in your backpack forever. It will light when wet (but keep it dry), and it keeps a long time. If you find some, gather it and keep it in your backpack forever. You will be thankful someday that you had this with you.
2006-12-17 23:01:01 · answer #8 · answered by navig8r 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take a plane ticket, go to Belize, go camping in Belize.
2006-12-18 13:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by stumblebum 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Another warm body.
2006-12-17 22:53:40 · answer #10 · answered by lee f 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋