Extreme Cold Hot Tent Camping - 15 Days in Quetico Pt. 3

[@jimhanson7476]

Enjoyed guys, thanks so much..

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Jim, glad you enjoyed this year's Quetico series! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@alexs3447]

What a trip . Congrats on doing it so easily

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks for watching the series Alex 🙂

[@stephenbouchard8075]

Thank for sharing this series guys. Always enjoy the videos

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks for watching the adventures, happy to share them with you!

[@richard_west]

Nice journey! Loved the menu ... looks delicious. Cheers!

[@AleconAdventures]

Paige always plans a good menu! Thanks for watching Richard 🙂

[@dwrivers47]

Wow, -40, incredible. Very enjoyable series, thanks guys !

[@AleconAdventures]

Thank goodness for big puffy down jackets. Glad to hear you enjoyed it, appreciate the support! 🙂

[@l214laus]

@@AleconAdventures I won't get a puffy coat/jacket as I'm quite dubious of the millions upon millions of birds which are plucked for the comfort of the wearers.

[@AleconAdventures]

@@l214laus That’s fair, I can understand why some people might feel wary about down garments, that’s why I have done some research in the past before purchasing. I learned that no where in the world raises birds solely for down production. Down is a by-product of the meat industry. Two outdoor brands- Patagonia and The North Face were at the forefront of companies tracing where their materials came from. They also played a big role in creating standards for ethically sourced down. The most popular certification for ethical down suppliers is the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) which was launched by The North Face. It ensures that no down can come from live-plucked or force-fed birds. All of the down garments we have are RDS certified. Of course, there are down alternatives/synthetic options but they are much less environmentally friendly. Down can last a lifetime if cared for properly.

[@l214laus]

@@AleconAdventures thanks Alec or Paige for your information. Our winters aren’t as extreme as where you live. I make do with my superfine wool underwear for outdoor use, and have pure new wool jumpers (sweaters) which are toasty. Good info on the responsible and ethical use of the down and feathers. I shall tone down my tut-tutting when I see the thousands of people wearing their latest fashion statement down products.

[@ripplesandleaves]

Woowee, that's cold! Thank goodness for hot tents and good clothing. Thank you again for recording and sharing the adventures. ❤

[@AleconAdventures]

Ya seriously, -40 with out the right system would be bad. I always enjoy sharing, thanks for watching!

[@Bryan24k8]

Lucy is a beauty. Great trip guys! Ps had to get me a pair of those wool pants 😉

[@AleconAdventures]

She's a great dog! Glad you enjoyed the adventure. Nothing beats wool pants in the winter, they're a must have for me. Thanks for watching Bryan 🙂

[@outbound2explore119]

Great trip guys. nice frosty temps!

[@AleconAdventures]

Frosty for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@l214laus]

I too am amazed by the -40°C reading. Tomorrow is a scorcher for a large portion of Australia. Where I live, it’ll be +37°C and parts of the inland will be 43°C or more. Needless to say, an extreme fire danger has been forecast. Lucy is very lucky to go on these adventures. I suppose she won’t be looking so forward to the bug season. Cheers, Paul from south east Australia 🇦🇺

[@AleconAdventures]

Ya it's always a bit of a shocker when we're camping outside in -40, makes us very grateful to have the hot tent and wood stove! Sounds like you are experiencing the exact opposite of that, hopefully it doesn't lead to too much fire damage. She loves the cold weather, we're not sure what she's going to think when the snow melts and the warm temps come back...Thanks for watching Paul, we appreciate your support. Stay safe!

[@chrisoutdoors]

Wow, that's quite an adventure. The scenery and your videography are beautiful.

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks! I can't wait to get back winter camping.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

The thumbnail says it all 😆

[@AleconAdventures]

The start of the trip was so mild and the end was freezing haha! Thanks for watching Alan 🙂

[@jaysway2346]

When the thermometer ends, you know It's cold!

[@AleconAdventures]

haha yep a good indicator! Thanks for watching Jay 🙂

[@CanadianSledDog]

Those were some interesting notes on different sled dog behaviors. My puppy from a North Baffin line pulls blindly, unstoppably, forward or in circles if I don't keep up. My adult is a stray from Saskatchewan and she thinks she is a wolf; she only trots forward and checks all the animal signs, she loathes backtracking, and she insistently waits for her pack. We once hiked with a group of strangers for 2 weeks and then split up... She waited for them for days! It was so hard to get her going each time, and she would not stop looking back and smelling and listening.

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Liam, I find northern dog breeds so interesting. They are full of instincts and personality. We are still learning about Lucy's quirks but it's very cool to see how she handles our different adventures. Your 2 girls are gorgeous and serious adventure dogs! Their personalities sound great, such pack animals for sure, even with strangers haha. Thanks for checking out my videos!

[@jacqueline7118]

Loved this trip and so enjoy the way you travel! There is a good mix of hauling, relaxing, enjoying camp and eating good! It does not get any better than that! Lucy is such a beautiful girl, you picked a beauty there! Thanks for sharing your adventure. :) :)

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Jaqueline, you're right, it really doesn't get much better! We really enjoy our time out there and so does Lucy. Happy to share our adventures with you, thanks so much for watching!

[@scotthillier1067]

Thank-you both +1 . Great adventure to follow . You made it look easier than no doubt it wasn't. I look forward to more of your adventures.

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Scott, Glad you enjoyed it. It was a pretty smooth trip and the route we did was just right for a puppy's first long winter camping trip. Thanks for watching! Many more adventures to come!

[@rickfromvirginia]

The 3 of you were awesome! Great adventure! It's hard to believe that temperature was that cold, and it was amazing how the both of you, including Lucy, were able to adapt! It does show what a great outdoor couple the both of you make! As always, thanks for sharing, and if you ever open up a patreon or PayPal account for support, just let me know! Rick From Virginia 👍

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks Rick, what a nice compliment! Trips are definitely easier with a good partner. I always look forward to your comments and thoughts on my videos, your support in those ways is very appreciated. If I ever do open up something for monetary support I will mention it, thank you! My next video will be a quick solo hot tent trip I did a few weeks ago, stay tuned 🙂

[@ianmacrae4963]

You two (and Lucy) had a couple of beautiful days to end the trip, albeit cold. Not sure when I was last out in -40C, but it looked pretty frosty! Loved the sunrise and sunsets on the lakes you were on, spiritual to witness I am sure. Also the snow laden spruce and pines on the sled out out made for a nice trail look. Enjoyed the technique to get the sleds up the steeper sections. Thanks for sharing your trip and keep adventuring!

[@AleconAdventures]

Those cold temperatures were challenging but we enjoyed the sunny blue skies that came with it. I'm starting to think that sunrises/sunsets are more beautiful in the winter. It may be the way light reflects off the snow. Thanks for watching and I appreciate all your comments!

[@davidschweig7993]

Just watched all 3 in this series and really enjoyed them. I'm envious you have a partner to go with (and a dog). My wife isn't into winter camping and our dog is far too pampered for winter trekking. So I go it alone and had a 5 day Algonquin Parktrip in Feb on LakeOpeongo. Was quite nice but some company always helps. Anyhiw, of all your dehydrated food, how much do you dehydrate yourself? I have a dehydrator but haven't done much except for apples and berries.

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey David, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. Took a bit of a break because we were moving....Winter camping is not everyone's cup of tea. I do feel lucky to have people to go with. Going solo is tough, congrats on your 5 day solo! We dehydrate a lot of our meals. Almost every dinner is dehydrated at home- some of the meals we do often are pasta sauces, sheppards pie, jambalaya, quinoa taco bowls, and Moroccan stew. It takes a lot of trial and error sometimes. Fruits and veggies are always fun and easy.

[@jamieschardt9127]

@AleconAdventures Great trip, thanks for sharing the videos! Out of curiosity, with your experiences with these two two-week trips, any thoughts on the snowtrekker tent/stove and what you would purchase knowing what you know now? I think this might be the year I make a purchase and I really really like your lightweight and small tent approach to two-person travel. It's always so tempting --- however --- to add more tent space for just a little more weight. Or more stove for a bigger firebox/larger wood. Would you get the 8x10 crew again? I'm debating between the crew and small stove, 8x10 shortwall and small stove, and 9.5x9.5 high country with the medium size stove). (And I apologize, I missed what size stove you use...) Are you happy with your stove? Thanks for considering the question!

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey, it can be tough deciding which tent to go with. I went with the 8x10 crew because it's the smallest tent that can comfortably fit 2 people. I went with the stove that Snowtrekker recommends for it which is the trekker size I believe and it uses the smaller stove pipe. I have no complaints about the setup. It's exactly what I wanted for trips where I'm hauling and moving everyday. If you're planning to car camp or base camp I would maybe consider a different model. The stove is sufficient for the tent and I love how small and light it is on my tobbogan. At -40 with softwood, you got to keep the stove pumping to keep the tent warm. If you're planning to camp in those temps or colder all the time I would possibly consider a bigger stove but a bigger stove also means more work cutting and processing firewood. Hope this helps and thanks for checking our my videos!

[@jamieschardt9127]

@@AleconAdventures Thanks for the reply Alec, I appreciated it! Perfect, just the feedback I was looking for. Sending you two best wishes for the upcoming winter :)

[@ShaneCormier-zo4fl]

Awesome trip! I’m looking forward to getting into winter camping this year. Been canoe tripping for years, always chomping at the bit all winter. I’ve picked up a lot of tips and tricks from you guy’s videos. Thanks for that and keep them coming! I noticed at the end of the video you had straps and ropes running through the vehicle; did you have the toboggans lashed to the top of the vehicle by chance? That’s how I’m thinking of transporting mine (my Mazda 3 doesn’t have a lot of room for an 8 or 10 foot toboggan. Lol!

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Shane, we love to hear of more people getting into winter camping! Happy to hear the videos have helped you. We had an old roof top carrier full of equipment on top of the car. It was a very tight squeeze to get everything in but we managed. For the toboggans we rolled and tied them as tight as we could, and fit them both in the trunk. It was much easier to do at home before the trip and much harder in the parking lot after the trip when they we cold as less flexible. You could definitely strap the toboggans on top as well, we did think of that but needed the extra gear space with the carrier. Thanks for watching!

[@linvic100]

when pulling a toboggan if you put leather strap on back of your neck and than let the rope go under your arms .it makes it a lot better for pulling .i enjoy your videos

[@AleconAdventures]

I've tried that technique for hauling before but I found the leather tump line pulled down on my neck forcing me into a hunched position looking down at the snow. It was ok but I found it slightly uncomfortable and it wasn’t as easy to look forward. I prefer the tump over my shoulder and across my body. If the hauling conditions are easy sometimes I like to have the tump around my waist to change it up. Thanks for the tip and thanks for following my channel!

[@andrefrancoeur1563]

Hello Alex What brand of boots Lucy is wearing Nala has Ruffwear and losing them, they also very short and love the length of Lucy boots

[@AleconAdventures]

Hi Andre, we bought a set of Muttluks Deluxe model. We actually didn't like them too much. The front ones always fell off but the back ones worked ok because the ankle/bend in the hind legs kept them in place. We plan to get a cheap set like the dog mushers use.

[@andrefrancoeur1563]

@@AleconAdventures Thank you Alec, It is always a pleasure enjoying your videos canoeing and winter camping.