Car Camping in EXTREME COLD with New Heater | Winter Camping in an SUV

[@TolbersCamping]

Guys, it's actually much cheaper then I stated in video for these canned heats, it had been awhile since I bought some so I forgot price. I recommend these ones I used in video as even for only buying 12 at once it's like $2 per canned heat. Should be cheaper if you buy more at once. Here's link amzn.to/4brNORq

[@ghost_knight_001]

You should have security lights exhust fans to get the carbon out just saying , dinner time finally , I would get the snow

[@davidjacobs828]

If you use bio ethanol burners it cannot create any carbon monoxide ...

[@tjsides1983]

You already own an SUV with a built in heater. This video is literally the dumbest thing ive seen ever in the history of idiots. Start car, turn on heater.

[@themegasexybasterd]

Sorry bro $15 for 6 hours it BAD really BAD! That means just 1/2 the day for heat is $30. That's $900 a month for only 1/2 a day! I can fill up a 20gal. propane tank for $15 and run my small buddy heater on low for 3 days. That's $150 a month 24/7 and put out more BTUs.

[@annem7806]

Kitchen digital timer for the sterno.

[@JDub0]

I have that heater and here's what you do to put those cans out: just take the lids and screw them back on. It eliminates all the smoke!

[@briandean7206]

I just returned from a 5 day. Winter camp out in the arrowhead region in northern Minnesota . I have a 5 / 8 homemade insulated camper. That I pull behind my Jeep. I use a small electric heater for overnight and put a 25 foot cord on my generator and move it away from the camper. I burn under a gallon of gas for 8 hour overnight. This keeps me cozy warm and 100% safe without danger of carbon monoxide. Cost about $3 per night for that energy. Thanks for your video and let's keep on camping 😊

[@briandean7206]

@@ellev7237 I have the generator mounted on the front of my vehicle with a security lock on it. But thanks for caring.

[@navitruck7042]

@@briandean7206can you please give me a link of the electric heater? Thanks

[@briandean7206]

@@navitruck7042 Don't have a link but I bought the heater at menards . It also has 4 USB plugs on it, so you can recharge all your devices when you are using it I think it was around $65.

[@emeryz10]

@@briandean7206, what kind of generator do you use?

[@briandean7206]

@@emeryz10 I have a Honda 2000 I also have a Harbor freight predator 3500.

[@rick21090]

Showing the temperature inside and outside was great. Many campers fail to do that and miss the point of extreme cold "survival" camping. Thanks.

[@robschaller9061]

12v electric blanket is surprisingly efficient with that much power you can easily do 2 of them, one you lay on the other on top of you with a good comforter and a good wool blanket you won't need anything else!

[@Alyans19-55]

В хороший мороз они не справляются с обогревом - греют местной только место для сна.. В салоне холодный воздух.. Нужен общий обогреватель:автономка или газовый конвектор.. Я в бусик(Suzuki carry) поставил бытовой конвектор на 2,3квт- размер 32/45/10см..питаю от баллона гбо.. Тепло как дома, сухо и комфортно-выхлоп сквозь глухое окно.. Расход меньше 100 гр в час, ещё и разогревать и готовить на верхней панели можно..

[@Alyans19-55]

Окна надо закрывать утеплителеи по размеру.. Будет теплее, суше и комфортное.. Влага на окнах из за прямого горения огня в печке.. Обязательно нужен прибор измерения углекислого и угарного газа, иначе можно не проснуться.. И приток свежего воздуха. Б

[@jeffbmtb6993]

you’re the reason i bought that heater! i saw it from one of your first vids about it. now i don’t have to use my propane heater as much. nice to have different heating options during cold weather camping!😎👍

[@theonlyEYEBROWKING]

Does it work good?

[@johncramer9564]

Less expensive way is to use a Mr. Buddy or Little Buddy heater. They are rated "indoor safe" and less hassle, and mess than this system. I use the 1-pound Coleman fuel tanks and then refill them from the large propane tanks. By refilling the large tanks and then using the large ones to refill the one pound tanks, the cost per 4 to 6 hours of heat is only about $1.50, (vs $15 for the system you are using), and there are not all the empty cans and smoke to deal with that you showed in your video. The Mr. Buddy products are rated "indoor safe" and my carbon monoxide barely rises in its reading at all over the time I'm using the heater inside my vehicle. For extra safety I do keep a fire extinguisher in my vehicle, like you do.

[@donnapatacchiola6942]

Mr Buddy caught on fire

[@jimmcd5660]

You live a really neat life, thanks for sharing it with us!

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks bro, I try to have fun

[@jarred8733]

If you have a sams club membership, the 6 hrs heat cans is a 12 pack for $20 and free shipping.. costco might have something similar if not sams club. So $20 for 24hrs of heat isn't too bad but if its $5 a can, $60 for 24hrs of heat is a tad much.

[@WindsongSoundBath]

Propane is much cheaper than that.

[@jarred8733]

@WindsongPodcast 100% but that stove can't use propane

[@WindsongSoundBath]

​​@@jarred8733yes. I mean I like that it's smaller than my five gallon propane tank and wave three heater setup, but I pay about $25 for at least two weeks of heat in the winter. The heater in this video appears to be much more expensive to run. Is that right?

[@jarred8733]

@WindsongPodcast I have no idea honestly, I just know the heat source isn't the cheapest. I was trying to help him find cheaper sources. Propane would 100% be cheaper. The heater in the video is for either rich people or in a really bad emergency situation.

[@pattiannepascual]

which means if it's cold out, you need to keep the cans burning around the clock, which uses an entire case every day costing over $20 daily, and that's only if you have membership at Costco or Sam's club. Insane high price for heat.

[@doug42780]

If you don't need the front seat area. Block it off with some thing. To help out. To hold heat in the rest of your vehicle

[@TolbersCamping]

Yeah that would definitely help

[@brendabeard2083]

Thank you for braving the extreme temperatures to make this! Loved it!

[@TolbersCamping]

Anything for my awesome audience ❤️

[@12pawsinn]

Extreme temperatures... where... Extreme is -50 c lol hell my motorhome at -65 c was a blistering +18 c inside !!!

[@QuadrotesOpowiesciGrozy]

@@12pawsinn -65? Where do you live? Arctic? :)

[@richroj]

that was another great video Matt. I really enjoyed it staying safe and warm in the Durango with the delicious food and new heater which I really like 👍

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks Rich!

[@leonardcroft1467]

Thanks Matt Always Enjoy Your Camping Adventures.

[@Something_in_the_Forest]

I'm in Tennessee and we recently had a cold spell among everywhere else I believe. I live in my car and use my ecoflow along with my electric blanket and I wake up sweating

[@TolbersCamping]

Love it!

[@motivation-nova]

How do you recharge the eco flow fast enough in the car? Must take a lot of power to heat electrically and have it full again for the next night

[@DanFrasher]

I'm scared to death about being homeless I'm 66 retired health not the best and my SS check is puny the landlord just raised my rent by 50 dollars my old truck is running ok but it's a s 10 very small cab has a lot of miles but needs work I can't afford if the economy doesn't get better I'm end up living in my truck which be a slow death sentence for me all I can do is pray

[@flawedexistence]

​@@DanFrasherContact your local Public Housing Authority. They may have options for you.

[@dianamarie1652]

Happy early Valentines to you Matt 💖 nice camping but oh so cold! Stay safe my friend! God bless you!

[@TolbersCamping]

Happy Valentines Diana, God bless you!

[@l.quranhubbard5275]

Tip for sitting outside in the cold. Use a Hurricane lantern with lamp oil (Preferred Ultra Pure). Place it in a cat litter bucket to prevent tip over and keeping it way from cloth. Sit in a chair with the bucket between your knees. Put wool (natural fire retardant) over the bucket, your knees and up a high as you can get it. You will sit toasty with just one flame.

[@Lester-yp3ej]

Matt, keep up the GREAT WORK! Your videos are getting better each time. My family likes watching your videos. We like the rainy and thunderstorms one's after we have dinner. Please don't forget to keep your piece with you!!! Minnesota is full of critters of all types; human and animal. Stay safe my brother! Les

[@doggfancy]

Valentines Day? This sounds like a perfect first date to me!

[@TolbersCamping]

Amen

[@avenvy85]

Great video have to try those six hour cans. Keep up the great work.

[@__NoName__1]

Buddy has so much fun by himself

[@elizetes7313]

Eating a chocolate muffin having a tea and watching your video thank you very very relaxing

[@blueskymeditationsleepstories]

Safe once again with Matt in the Durango, now everything is good in the world. 💙😊💙

[@TolbersCamping]

😁

[@danielktdoranie]

Got to love it! A Canadian eating Kraft dinner in his Durango!

[@TolbersCamping]

I’m an American

[@danielktdoranie]

@@TolbersCamping I refuse to accept that 😂

[@TolbersCamping]

@@danielktdoranie I don’t think I’ve ever had anyone think I was Canadian lol

[@realisticthought1781]

@@TolbersCampingit's the attitude and accent that fools them

[@arlenewolf5260]

Great video!!!! 10 degrees outside 64 degrees inside. I hope you will consider redoing this test with Reflectics coated with speaker box material on your windows (If you spray glue the speaker box material on the Reflectics it stops the conduction of the cold from transferring through the glass through the Reflectics and gives it a better "R" value) and see how much more heat can be retained. Also If the heat will work with the opening on the canned heat slightly closed to get more hours out of the cans.

[@samsunggalaxys1051]

I really love watching ur videos, most of all your sharing those biblical quotes is really appreciated. May the good Lord guard and protect you. Your daughter is cute and supportive. God bless u both. Ur buddy Joel is amazing 😊

[@MikeMiller-rt7dv]

No!!! Watched your uco 3 candle video several years ago - tried it in the back of a dodge 2500 at 19 degrees damn near froze to death! Mr. Buddy or sunbeam electric blanket! Watching u is fun! Great vid!

[@GMC-Junkie]

You need a diesel parking heater, to heat my home I burn 20L in 1-3 weeks depending on the weather. Can't go wrong with those units. Save that heater/stove for just cooking instead. it's a nice dry heat & you windows will never freeze shut nor will you have to clear snow. For real. & if they are frozen shut running that diesel heater for less than an hour solves that. I got my small slide in camper up to 40c in an hour.

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

Thanks for making this video. I'm always looking for heating solutions and was excited to see this. I've been wondering about these can things.

[@TolbersCamping]

Definitely recommend it 😁

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

I'm more into tents on mountains but really enjoyed this. Love the stove heater. That is so cool.

[@rpgreseller]

Warm air holds moisture, that moisture will release as condensation if it touches a cool surface. That's why Windows get foggy in a car, especially during cold weather. If you can generate enough heat, the glass will melt outside Frost. Having this in your mind can help to control for frost and condensation to benefit stealth campers

[@MrFowl]

The 12hr or 24hr extra large hand warmers do a surprisingly good job of raising the temperature in a small space. Definitely not cost effective, but they last a long time and dont take up much space so they're a good back-up.

[@philonline247]

Those work really good. I prefer them over the buddy heater if it's not too cold

[@roseyrose9467]

I think the trail cam is such a good idea. Maybe a personal locator beacon may also be helpful. Thank you🌹for sharing your adventures

[@TolbersCamping]

Good Idea and glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@mark8453]

Always happy to see your videos brother. Glad you try different things for all of us to see.

[@TolbersCamping]

❤️

[@PatriotWelder]

Dagum I haven't had the old school mac n cheese in years! I'm definitely going to get a box this weekend, cook it up and rewatch this video. 😊

[@TolbersCamping]

😂 love it!

[@davidlinscheid2321]

Hey friend, use that snuffer. I experiment with different ways to heat the space around where I use my computer here in my house located in southern MN. I tried a Dollar Store can of heet some days ago. The length of time before it started to smell bad was minimal. When I decided to put it out, I used the can's cover and pushed it down with a screw driver. A few seconds later, I jumped at the sound of an explosion. The top had blown off! Better a little bad smell than an explosion:) Also, probably best not to depend on Dollar Store Heet cans:)

[@Greg_M1]

Yeah, good point about putting the lid on before the can has completely cooled down. In principle, I'd think that if you put the lid on while it's still hot, you'd be more likely to have an implosion rather than an explosion. But then, your experience suggests otherwise.

[@davidlinscheid2321]

@@Greg_M1 Yes, sir, and believe me, it was an an explosion!

[@bc4yt]

​@@davidlinscheid2321 maybe piercing the lid with a small hole to relieve pressure would give the best of both worlds?

[@davidlinscheid2321]

@@bc4yt That would probably work.

[@markweaver5872]

If you like the sterno canned heat, you can simply refill them for pennies with 70 percent rubbing alcohol.

[@VoyagersQuest-c4m]

@markweaver5872 How you do that actually? Sounds interesting. Many thanks

[@VoyagersQuest-c4m]

@markweaver5872 How you do that

[@cynthiaweathers6979]

Make insulated fabric coverings for the windows. Save your wood chips for cooking meals. You can make can heaters with empty cans and candles.

[@anniejones1839]

How brave, that dark forest looked quite evil, think I've watched too many horrors. Thankyou for sharing

[@duck845]

Love a nice cozy video before bed, keep up the good work :)

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks!

[@DottieStanley]

Another great video! You just made me add macaroni and cheese to my grocery list! That looked very good! I also added one of the heaters to my Amazon wish list!

[@Hamdad]

What a miracle LED lights are. All that light for a few watts. Compared to an incandescent bulb, at a whopping 60W. Then again it would make heat as well

[@vickifeick8812]

I feel you can never go wrong with mac and cheese and hot dogs and or brats! Plus Little Debbies!

[@JollywoodJoel]

cigarettes and vodka, just as healthy

[@byerenny]

I don't care if Mac and Cheese is made with spent fuel rods, pass a plate.

[@stevenkimsey7039]

You have all the safety equipment on hand so a Dietz Monarch (made in N.Y. USA) would be excellent in your scenario. Light, warmth and atmosphere all rolled into one 🔥

[@mrhalfstep]

I've heard that you can just put pasta in room temp water and it will rehydrate, just over a longer period of time than with boiling water. If you had started your meal that way, earlier in the day, you might have been able to just warm the macaroni and water to 180 degrees or so and then finished with the other ingredients without generating so much steam and condensate. Would get your forced air heater back on line sooner also. Just a thought. If you snuff the cans out, one at a time, while keeping the screw lid handy, maybe you could have snuffed a can and capped it, then move to the next one to minimize the smoke.

[@tjsides1983]

Theres a heater built into the vehicle.

[@TMTblizzard]

nice video man ive always wanted to go winter camping it just seems so cool

[@joannaazar7396]

Matt I missed you! Thanks for sharing. Watching from: Newark NewJersey 😊

[@ShawnMarsh-rk5cj]

Definitely enjoyed watching a video. I'm originally from New Hampshire so I welcome the snow. I now live in Florida so I don't get to see the snow. Many nights I slept in my car during the winter. Back then I didn't have no heater like you did, and it looks very warm. Look forward to seeing more videos

[@WanderwithWill]

Awesome video, bro! We don’t get those types of temperatures down here in Georgia so it was awesome getting to live vicariously through you. I am enjoying binge watching your camping vids!

[@stevenorcutt3913]

Pretty cool heater I would crack my windows about half of what you did and that would be adequate and the temperature would go up about 5 more degrees or so.

[@TolbersCamping]

Yeah possibly, I just like to be over safe

[@Alyans19-55]

Топливные банки для отопления можно сделать многоразовыми- перезаправлять гелем для растопки каминов, барбекю.. Он на основе спирта, 1л стоит около 2$..очень хорошо греет

[@Joseph-b2m8k]

Burn candles when steamy and help with steam. Between stove and window.❤

[@mrhalfstep]

I think that you'll find that it's recommended that you pull out the wick on those heat cans a small amount and then fluff and flatten them to a 3/4" to 1" diameter before you light them. That gives the fastest start up of the fan and the highest btu per hour output.

[@Northrop-Grumman1991]

It uses a Peltier chip to generate power for the fan

[@jasonluchtel7974]

You should try using a candle/terracotta pot home made heater for your heat source. Super cheap and easy to make. Gives good heat for small spaces. Look up how to make one on KZbin.

[@wrighty338]

man if those canned heats were cheaper that vesta would be such a good buy, like camping gas buying the canned heat in bulk seems the only viable option

[@TolbersCamping]

There actually less thank $2 per canned heat. The more you buy at once the cheaper

[@susanwright6785]

Watching with interest bc I ordered one of these heaters for my tent camping. I hope I made the right choice. Thanks for posting your video. I will watch until the end and hopefully, know that I made the right choice. 😊

[@David-og3bf]

Looks like a Disco Bar in your van 😀 Awesome videos!

[@TolbersCamping]

😂 thanks!

[@IvanTubing]

Better if 👇 - try to stay “low profile “ avoiding carnival led lights ; - window. Tint that helps to give more options on night parking spaces

[@edgartokman4898]

Beautiful area the woods is the best place to be that's where intellect is acquired

[@cocacolafiesta]

Great video. I have that stove and buy the canned heat at Sam’s club. 6 hr burn for less than $20 for 12 cans.

[@TolbersCamping]

At the price it’s definitely a great option

[@soniabennett1674]

A great heater. Nice to see your videos again. Are you not worried about being alone out there? 😊

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks and no I’m not worried as God is with me 😁

[@Jigglywiggles-ep9sk]

Great video, please keep them coming! Love your content. God Bless

[@mabeljoe4305]

you need to do diy insulated winter season shades for car camping if Amazon sell them. You need winter season windsheild cover for ice and snow.

[@kimberlycolezemke2290]

I would just be so panicked if my windows were not covered and someone could walk up and see me inside. Haha😂

[@TolbersCamping]

😂

[@itsjustderek]

I LOVE THE THUMBNAIL TITLE 😂 JUST NEEDS MOP 😅😅

[@Campingandfishingwithandy]

We got some nice weather coming now. Should make camping a bit easier Unfortunately I fell and broke my ribs ice fishing this week. I’m stuck watching everybody else on KZbin get outdoors ,for a few weeks anyway..cool video ! can’t wait for the next one.Bro !

[@pammishful]

Very good vid! I immediately bought one of those heaters!

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks!

[@CarolFleming-d4u]

Id like to say thanks for the important little facts we are wanting to know. The whole Noah thing

[@TolbersCamping]

No problem, God bless!

[@MellyMelBel]

Thanks for another great video!

[@dizzysdoings]

I recently bought a cap for my truck. I plan on setting it up so I can camp in it if I want to. But, I don't think I'm gonna do it when it's that cold!

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

Six-hour canned heat for chaffing dishes are right at $1 each. A case of 12 is $13. I keep a case on my truck year round just in case!

[@leonawilliams6599]

Thank you for the great video i love the instafire vesta heater great idea

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks and yeah it’s a great product

[@bencuraza6503]

Your vid’s are peaceful relaxing to me kick back 😎💪👍👍⬆️

[@mitchgingras3899]

Oh my! Another Hollywood adventure camper...

[@TolbersCamping]

Yes I film my adventures for others to enjoy and learn from. Thanks for watching, God bless

[@flowergarden1426]

There was really no reason for that, where is your KZbin channel?

[@TolbersCamping]

@@flowergarden1426 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil; for of the abundance of his heart his mouth speaketh. (Luke 6:45)

[@Joeandfran]

Great setup! Save the boil water in a jar inside the car! Contains massive heat…and won’t attract bears!

[@pc-yx9uh]

you've had this heater on before... i think. whomever, i bought because of the video. i get my 6 hour canisters from Sams Club about 20$ for 12. definitely work in smaller spaces. Thanks for sharing!

[@samanthadodd8112]

How many canisters do u have to use to keep it 50 degrees?

[@pc-yx9uh]

@@samanthadodd8112 being in north Texas (aka DFW) we do not get that cold. My Madza5 is way smaller for camping. I would think 3 would be good but i choose to not camp that cold. I'm really a 2 season camper... spring and fall.

[@TolbersCamping]

Yeah this is the second time I’ve used it and really like it. With my window shades and maybe a blanket to divide front of vehicle from the back it would be quiet a bit warmer

[@pc-yx9uh]

@@TolbersCamping i thought your were the inspiration for my purchase, but humidity really does seem to be a problem. Carry on!

[@l.b.3148]

If the top gets hot, you may be able to get a small kinetic fan that you can put on top of a wood stove. It works by just the warmth of the heat source. That could help move the heat around, and with the condensation.

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

Enjoy this video love all those gadgets kinda cool you’re car look nice and cozy ❤until your next adventure stay warm stay strong and god bless you my friend 🙏❤️✌🏼

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks, God bless!

[@Steve-Goff]

Interesting test for sure. Would definitely be good to have for winter power outages. I have a big buddy heater and can get about 12 hours on low which is probably equivalent to that canned heat.

[@mjw2999]

Very happy for the heater demo! I have one of these canned heat heaters and haven't used it yet. Super informative

[@TolbersCamping]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kylied932]

You either have a doppelgänger or a twin, actor Jessie Williams. Love your channel ❤ from Australia

[@shrewdcritic83]

Gotta love this content

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks bro

[@ambrosia-qt9ts]

I glad l am from CA and not in the mountains.

[@findingmyhealing57]

Consider one of those fire safety blankets

[@LexyThomas134]

I never wait until the water boils to cook noodles lol just toss it right in. Like Gordon Ramsay says, "Why would you wait? It'll just take longer" haha

[@TolbersCamping]

Totally, I was more curious how long it would take to boil so I could share the info

[@LexyThomas134]

@@TolbersCamping Makes sense, all good haha ♡

[@Greg_M1]

I truly appreciate how you continue to test various methods and tools for staying warm (enough) in the car at night. This device (the InstaFire) is very interesting, and effective. I do note that the fuel cans are way way way too expensive to be practical for all night coverage, or, in my opinion, even one 6-hr stint. Hmmm. Wondering if there are cheaper alternatives. Also wondered about carbon monoxide. I know you carry a CO monitor. And, yep, indoor condensation is a beast. The only way to get rid is to prevent it by keeping windows partially cracked open, but then it's -10 inside. Ugh. But frozen condensation on all surfaces is a bitch in the morning. Thanks again for your efforts. If you had a Buy Me a Coffee link, I'd donate. Then again, you must be financially OK what with all the gear your buy. Cool!

[@susanolson3611]

Thanks 😀

[@bellasavadge1302]

Another awesome video. Nice hoodie

[@TolbersCamping]

Thanks!

[@ClanCastillo-o1p]

Love that canned heat heater.. never seen one

[@BrBCatsOnFireLuL]

The "canned heat" is commonly used in restaurants or events to keep large dishes of food warm. It might be cheaper for chafing fluid or sterno(brand name)

[@The1LikeDatura]

You can get mini propane tanks now that are 10 of the coleman 1lb green monsters. Costs 6.00 to fill the tank compared to 10.00 per 1lb canister. So 100.00 to use the green meenies or 6.00. All you need to the adapter and you good. Hook it up to Mr. Buddy.. gtg.

[@timothy2896]

Great video. I think $6 for hours is way way too expensive if you compare it to running a small electric heater off your power station. Probably costs less than $5 to charge your station to full. Also a small propane heater would heat your Durango way faster and hotter for a couple of bucks.

[@stevenhenderson1840]

Great watch mate

[@12pawsinn]

Wow, my friends and I have been using canned heat for emergency heat in our semi for 12 years now... 😅 1 canned heat is good for roughly 3 hours. In a big sleeper bunk.

[@hotmasked1]

I live out of my hummer H2 in the winter time, for heat we just leave the engine running in nuetral withe the parking brake on and we are nice and toasty, the car drinks about 3 gallons of gas works just fine in -15 below CHICAGO weather. Done no mr buddy or any other heat device needed.

[@alaskabornheathen8902]

Be cognizant of how much wear that is on the engine. Also that’s about 10 dollars a day in gas. If you have a buddy you can pay a hundred bucks a month to use an extension cord you could use a small electric space heater. Quartz infrared are the safest.

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Cool heater

[@VideoServicesVB]

Keep those trail cameras going sir. One day you're going to get results. 👍😁

[@TolbersCamping]

We’re going to catch some cool stuff eventually, may have to get a couple more lol

[@jefflane1209]

Here’s a scary story you can share around your car heater. There once was a guy who loved tent camping. He slept on an air mattress which he would fill with the exhaust from his car. He had great success at this for 20 years and every other camper he came across praised him for his brilliance and economy. One camping trip he set up his tent and filled his air mattress and he closed up his tent tight to keep the cold out. The next morning he did not emerge. The air mattress had sprung a leak! He was found blue and unresponsive.