Winter Camping with 3DOG Camping Winter Camping Requires Good Equipment – Tent camping in the winter is something very special. And winter camping in cold and snowy conditions can be very atmospheric. There is nothing like returning to a cozy tent having had a nice time in a winter landscape. However winter camping can also be challenging, and could easily become uncomfortable if you don’t have the right equipment with you. The guys at 3DOG camping have provided some important tips and information about staying warm, comfortable and dry during your winter camping expeditions.
Here are some of their most important tips.
Cotton breathes. That is why you suffer less from condensation in a cotton tent. But if wet and/or frozen, canvas can get very heavy,and such a tent cannot easily be transported by hand and because of the weight gain a cotton tent in winter is only suitable for transport by car or on some trailers like the 3DOG ofroad trailers. The composite fabric of 3DOG meets the highest requirements for tent canvas and performs very well in winter conditions.
The threads in the fabric are a mix of cotton and polyester. This mix combines the best of the natural fiber with that of a modern plastic material. The result is a strong, breathable fabric that feels pleasant and is distinguished by its high tensile strength and shape stability. Also ideal in cold winter conditions.
A small (electric) heater can serve to protect you from frost. It can make sense to stack everything that might possibly freeze (toiletries, eyeglass, some food, fresh fruit) in a plastic container and to place it somewhere near to or in front of the stove.
If using heating of any type, but especially portable gas heaters, it’s very important to ventilate the tent well. If you need to keep liquids from freezing , for example drinking water, It is better to take small quantities (small bottles) and keep them warm near your body. At night in your sleeping bag.
A heater causes air circulation in the tent. In combination with permanent ventilation, the tent will stay dry better inside. However do not count on a frost-free tent,as the capacity of a stove to heat a tent may be limited especially for larger tents.
Being active and engaging in activities that keep you moving during the day can help to keep the body warm.
You should Eat calorific and warm foods regularly, at least every three hours, and drink a lot of hot drinks.
If you find yourself camping during periods of extreme cold (colder than – 10 ° C), make sure to wake up regularly and check that your toes and ears have not begun to freeze.
A portable heater using gas, petroleum or electricity distributes a pleasant amount of heat. But unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, you should always put the stove under an awning and never inside a closed tent. This is due to the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some heaters come with oxygen sensors and automatic cut off but carbon monoxide poisoning is always a risk.
You absolutely need warm clothing, hat (windproof) and gloves.
Your Undergarment are also very important. Wear Long underwear under ski pants to protect you against the cold. You can buy thermal underwear inmost outdoor equipment stores.
Cotton clothing is less warm because cotton holds moisture on the skin, so its better to wear a base layer than a cotton t-shirt against your skin.
The guys at 3DOG love winter camping so much that they take a group of up to 25 trailer and rooftop tent campers to a winter campsite, somwehere in Gremany every winter. These weekends usually last from Thursday to Sunday and often include lots of fun activities such as tobogganing, ice skating or skiing.
And, naturally, every evening ends by a roaring campfire, where the cmapres are bound to have plenty of adventures and tales to share with each other. And when it finally gets too cold, it‘s off to bed, using lots of the tips above. Check out also this short video produced by 3DOG demonstrating the joys of winter camping and the suitability of 3DOG products for use in harsh winter conditions.
Winter camping can be great fun and very atmospheric, but it brings it’s own challenges and even dangers. Having the right gear and a good plan is a neccessity for winter camps.
The threads in the fabric are a mix of cotton and polyester. This mix combines the best of the natural fiber with that of a modern plastic material. The result is a strong, breathable fabric that feels pleasant and is distinguished by its high tensile strength and shape stability. Also ideal in cold winter conditions.
A small (electric) heater can serve to protect you from frost. It can make sense to stack everything that might possibly freeze (toiletries, eyeglass, some food, fresh fruit) in a plastic container and to place it somewhere near to or in front of the stove.
If using heating of any type, but especially portable gas heaters, it’s very important to ventilate the tent well. If you need to keep liquids from freezing , for example drinking water, It is better to take small quantities (small bottles) and keep them warm near your body. At night in your sleeping bag.
A heater causes air circulation in the tent. In combination with permanent ventilation, the tent will stay dry better inside. However do not count on a frost-free tent,as the capacity of a stove to heat a tent may be limited especially for larger tents.
Being active and engaging in activities that keep you moving during the day can help to keep the body warm.
You should Eat calorific and warm foods regularly, at least every three hours, and drink a lot of hot drinks.
If you find yourself camping during periods of extreme cold (colder than – 10 ° C), make sure to wake up regularly and check that your toes and ears have not begun to freeze.
A portable heater using gas, petroleum or electricity distributes a pleasant amount of heat. But unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, you should always put the stove under an awning and never inside a closed tent. This is due to the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Some heaters come with oxygen sensors and automatic cut off but carbon monoxide poisoning is always a risk.
You absolutely need warm clothing, hat (windproof) and gloves.
Your Undergarment are also very important. Wear Long underwear under ski pants to protect you against the cold. You can buy thermal underwear inmost outdoor equipment stores.
Cotton clothing is less warm because cotton holds moisture on the skin, so its better to wear a base layer than a cotton t-shirt against your skin.
The guys at 3DOG love winter camping so much that they take a group of up to 25 trailer and rooftop tent campers to a winter campsite, somwehere in Gremany every winter. These weekends usually last from Thursday to Sunday and often include lots of fun activities such as tobogganing, ice skating or skiing.
And, naturally, every evening ends by a roaring campfire, where the cmapres are bound to have plenty of adventures and tales to share with each other. And when it finally gets too cold, it‘s off to bed, using lots of the tips above. Check out also this short video produced by 3DOG demonstrating the joys of winter camping and the suitability of 3DOG products for use in harsh winter conditions.
You should Eat calorific and warm foods regularly, at least every three hours, and drink a lot of hot drinks.
You absolutely need warm clothing, hat (windproof) and gloves.
Your Undergarment are also very important. Wear Long underwear under ski pants to protect you against the cold. You can buy thermal underwear inmost outdoor equipment stores.
Cotton clothing is less warm because cotton holds moisture on the skin, so its better to wear a base layer than a cotton t-shirt against your skin.
The guys at 3DOG love winter camping so much that they take a group of up to 25 trailer and rooftop tent campers to a winter campsite, somewhere in Germany every winter. These weekends usually last from Thursday to Sunday and often include lots of fun activities such as tobogganing, ice skating or skiing.
And, naturally, every evening ends by a roaring campfire, where the campers are bound to have plenty of adventures and tales to share with each other. And when it finally gets too cold, it‘s off to bed, using lots of the tips above. Check out also this short video produced by 3DOG demonstrating the joys of winter camping and the suitability of 3DOG products for use in harsh winter conditions.
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