Homemade Hot Tent Tipi for Winter Camping by Camper Christina

Join me as I talk to Camper Christina about solo winter camping as a women and the canvas tipi she made for use as a hot tent in the winter. We talk about her adventures while setting up and tearing down the tipi, and she explains how she made it and what materials she used

[@rialobran]

You couldn't buy something like that for the price, kudos to the young lady for the idea and effort :)

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you so much! :)

[@dougLinker]

Good for her! Nice set up except the stove -mine is now a lawn ornament :)

[@MySelfReliance]

Doug Outside good to know

[@triplecoutdoor7495]

lol just delete it from my amazon shoping cart! Any good one in mind ? thx Doug

[@ElvisAaronpresleybyRustyMartin]

@@MySelfReliance ask your wife if she will share u ..wink wink

[@brianwhite9555]

Interesting setup. It would have been nice to have a closer look at, and description of, that circular wooden piece that held all the metal conduit in place, for the top tipi opening. Any info?

[@brianspencer4220]

Please tell Christina how impressive her efforts are with the teepee. I'm in solid agreement with regards to economy. Thanks Brian 76

[@sosteve9113]

Brian Spencer agreed job well done imho

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you!

[@lifewithlauramichels6701]

you need better Mic audio is bad. but video informative

[@MySelfReliance]

Laura Michels I know, it's horrible! This is why. We're setting up near a backcountry parking lot, and I didn't know it was "international snow day"! Lol. Usually there is one car there, but on this day, the parking lot was overflowing, a diesel bus parked next to us and a scout group was learning how to snowmobile!

[@lifewithlauramichels6701]

My Self Reliance lol I understand have a good day

[@restoreallthings1806]

Nice one, good to see women learning and enjoying outdoors living. ATB

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

This looks like a good project for me and the missus! Thanks for sharing.

[@CamperChristina]

YAY! I would love to see the finished product! ;)

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

Great job on that tent. I thought something was wrong with my speakers for a while. lol

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you so much! Yes, we had some unexpected traffic and as the tent was already set up, we just had to do our best. I think Shawn did a great job considering what we were dealing with. (that bus was running for an entire hour, not to mention the snow mobiles coming through constantly). I'm glad you could see past it and still enjoy the video! :) Thank you for commenting.

[@russelldetwiler389]

your welcome, it was a great example for people who would like to winter camp but sre stopped by the investment in the tent and stove. Thank you once more.

[@CamperChristina]

Yes, i agree! Thank you once more as well! LOl :)

[@Seezor]

Question. looks like you have plywood at the top where the poles go through? also appears to be a metal insert where the stove pipe exits? is there a video showing the construction? I really like it. Would like to know more.

[@CamperChristina]

Hi Seezor! Thank you so much! I saw your comment on my youtube channel! Thank you for subscribing. The post that gives more detail on the tipi is at wp.me/p6r4RK-1kR

[@TmanPlaysUncensoredGaming]

Would love to see a ''how to make'' on this from her . I want to make one of my own but don't know how to/ best way to from a common man/ poor person perspective. Love your channel btw (edit) does she have her own channel on YT?

[@patriciam.kimbrell2043]

Great stuff here. Thanks for the heads up to Christina's website, it's really interesting and informative, and she's just a super cool person =~)

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you Patricia! I think you are super cool for saying that! Glad you are enjoying my stuff! :)

[@kellybalkom7149]

When I first joined Facebook (not too long ago) I started to follow Algonquin Park and Camper Christina posted her experience the time she camped out at -42C. At that moment I was hooked, I just had to learn more and that's when I came across My Self Reliance and Joe R. on KZbin. After watching and learning all 3 of you have to offer I went solo camping for 6 nights in Algonquin in the month of January. I'm 55 years young female and I can't wait to go back. I so wasn't ready to come home. I have to tell you I was warmer in my tent then they were in the yurts. Thank you all for what you do, you gave me the confidence I needed to go for it!

[@MySelfReliance]

Kelly Balkom That's awesome Kelly! I'm glad I could help in a small way.

[@CamperChristina]

Wow! Kelly! Thank you so much for posting your comment! I am incredibly flattered. We are coming up on the reunion of the -42 weekend this weekend! I guess that means it's our one year anniversary? Hahahaha! That is amazing that you went to algonquin for 6 nights solo in January no less! Congratulations! That's a huge achievement I would like to accomplish myself one day! Would you mind if I shared your comment?

[@bwillan]

That is an interesting idea having the plywood ring to insert the poles into. How many poles were used in this tipi?

[@CamperChristina]

The tipi has 9 poles. It was planned with 10 poles, 10' x 10' x 10', but the wooden ring would've been too big, 9 seemed to be just the right amount I think. :) Thanks for the comment.

[@jimmyc7803]

nice vid brother. all the best to her as I often go out by myself because my friends are just not interested in this thing of ours.

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you Jimmy!

[@TheMrJoeMac]

Great idea for a DIY winter tent.

[@kyle7273]

Oh Shawn.. The sound quality.

[@MySelfReliance]

kyle7273 I know! I didn't make it public for that reason, but I haven't had time to try fixing it. Sorry :)

[@russelldetwiler389]

another great video and a great effort by this young woman!

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you Russell!

[@bgswtdaddyliscious8507]

Yup.solo is my issue...the wife won't camp wo a bathroom, bed, and running water, and no snow. :(

[@Sasquatch-Press]

Good show Christine, you did a super job on this setup.👍👍

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you Terry!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

If you do your hobby with nobody, you are never waiting on them.... I do my travel by myself, always someone where I go if I want to hang out with others....it's not like my friends are the only people on the planet. I love the tent, was thinking of something similar, but insuring both layers go all the way to the ground and possibly cheap, harbor freight, moving blankets between for insulation.... (I like to be warm and toasty)

[@CamperChristina]

Thanks Todd! I am actually working on a new hot tent at the moment for the backcountry. I will be posting videos about it on my youtube channel in the next few weeks as it is completed. I like to be warm and toasty too! Sorry for the delay in replying, I do not get notification on this video and just happened upon your comment.

[@richardjones990]

That is a nice DIY tent and the price is nice as well.

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you Richard!

[@highlandtrekker]

Have you figured out what winter tent system you want to go with ?

[@MySelfReliance]

Kijika Life Honestly, I am still preferring cold camping with a bivy or tarp. For my wife and new dog, I'll probably end up making a tent in the prospector style

[@highlandtrekker]

+My Self Reliance (Shawn James) I agree...from what I've seen so far stove placement in the tipi style seem to always be centred. The prospector style seem to give more usable space and I've seen some scaled down versions online. As far as solo, a good tarp configuration if it's windy otherwise lean to style with a fire in front. I don't have much experience with actual winter camping so any advise would be welcome !

[@davidanstey1449]

I've seen this stove advertised at Princess Auto. The comments were mixed for it. Can I ask your opinion of it now?

[@CamperChristina]

HI David. sorry for the late reply. I don't receive notificatons on this video. I have had the stove for almost 2 years now, and still love it. It is a bit heavy but works great for the price I paid for it. I just repainted it last month and it is all ready for another season!

[@jacquesbaltazard9907]

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[@joe03110]

I see you're holding your phone. Is your phone acting as an external mic?

[@MySelfReliance]

joey a No, the phone was for notes. I was using a Rhodes external mic, but the background noise was too loud for it

[@BackonTrailasia]

How does that canvas hold up in the rain?

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

you need to put in a dew cloth in the tipi. if you don't know what that is look up traditional tipi.

[@cliffordwright1603]

Great video. I like the interviews you do. Christine did an amazingly job on that tent. All good advice

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you so much Clifford! :)

[@danielmahoney8743]

Steel rods in the air? Wouldn't want to be in it in a thunderstorm.

[@sosteve9113]

great tent,Nice done atb Steve

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you Steve! :)

[@canadianbushman8982]

Cool. I mean hot in the cold. Cool.

[@CamperChristina]

LOL thank you!

[@GatorLife57]

Just subbed you. Thumbs up except for bad sound mic. ENJOY... THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks for subbing despite the terrible sound quality on this video.

[@RandomAndrew]

I've been watching a lot of Christina's videos lately, just got thru her newer hot tent series and I am absolutely amazed with how much this little lady can do.

[@chamakese55]

get wooden...save urself some money

[@howardfortyfive9676]

Nice Handmade tent. Reminds me of the pyramid style tent Sir Edmund Hillary used. I went winter camping on purpose a number of times in the 70s. Winter camping can be quite a learning curve. Stoves can make the difference twixt success or failure. I've stove camped since 1990. Nice having hot water anytime. Hot grub. Meat spuds gravy eggs bread/biscuits is a welcome sight when coming back to camp.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Very cool set up!

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you! :)

[@wendysalter]

Excellent - Christina you are a great solo girl camper-canoer, back-packer-survivor, very inspirational. I love that you make your own kit. Three cheers!

[@TheOgieone]

Fantastic hottent setup!

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you!

[@allemansratten4281]

Can't beat the price. Any worry about carbon monoxide? I have a polish lavvu, and I had thought to get a small folding stove, but was worried about it.

[@CamperChristina]

Not until now... lol. There is good ventilation in the tipi. The canvas isn't very thick. I would love to see your lavvu. Did you make it?

[@allemansratten4281]

Nah. Military surplus, Polish army. Its fairly well designed, like 50 yeaes old. You can wear half as poncho. I use my trekking pole to prop it up in the center, and carry a bunch of aluminum stakes (i could just a easily use sticks). Was looking at a tigoat or kifaru folding stove. Figured I'd rig up the chimney out one of the arm holes. Have had people express carbon monoxide concerns. These stoves are expensive so i figured more research was warranted ;-)

[@CamperChristina]

LOL a poncho huh? Sounds pretty cool! I pictured a big lavvu. I saw a video today of a girl making a tent out of a tarp. i think I'm going to try this in the summer, well, whenever the snow goes away, maybe June? LOL. Your poncho comment made me think of it.haha

[@allemansratten4281]

maybe just pick up a cheap detector. couldn't hurt. peace of mind and all. ;-)

[@victorcastle1840]

Looks like I need a sewing machine and LESSONs ! Great job !

[@janc9611]

Hey Shawn. Hey Christina. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Jan. Welcome to KZbin!

[@janc9611]

I've been here for a while. just don't say too much. 😜

[@CamperChristina]

Thanks Jan!!! :)

[@Code---gs6ko]

Good deal, let's go camping!

[@CamperChristina]

YAY! Let's goooo!!!

[@brianve7jyd943]

good job Mame - i have 2 of those stoves - one heats my 12x16 huntin cabin and the other i have for my hot tent - they are awesum - take care

[@henryrodgers3409]

Nice job on the tent . Where did Christina buy the plastic covered canvas tarp for the bottom ? Thanks.

[@MySelfReliance]

Henry Rodgers Thanks. It's a cheap ploy tent that you can buy at any hardware store

[@MySelfReliance]

Poly, as in polyethylene

[@CamperChristina]

HI Henry, i think you are asking about the green on the tipi at the bottom? If so, it is from fabric land. It was about $15.00/metre. Quite pricey but it looked so nice, I couldn't resist. The info on it is on Shawn's blog about the most recent renos I did to the tipi which included adding that plastic coated canvas. myselfreliance.com/homemade-tipi-winter-camping-guest-blogger-camper-christina/

[@henryrodgers3409]

Yes , the green bottom on the tipi . Thanks for getting back to me so soon . You are right the green looks very nice . Thanks guys .

[@CamperChristina]

Thanks Henry! It needed a little flair I thought. Have a great night!

[@13prevailbushcraft]

I always try to make things for the bush instead of buying as well...Much cheaper and more satisfying as well...Good job...

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you!!!

[@victorcastle1840]

13 prevail , I would add that anymore, better quality and if not satisfied you know how to change it or upgrade it. Like the skirting she added to the bottom to solve a problem. Sort of reminds me of how things use to be in your great grandparents days and before, if you wanted something you had to make it or find a craftsman to make you what you wanted. Like even in Nusmuk.....George S. Sears Just the ramblings of a old Boy Scout , from the early '50's

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Nice set up

[@CamperChristina]

Thank you!

[@ArthurBaker]

Thanks for all the information. Very nice

[@gnikmi]

would be nice to know how you made the tent

[@Code---gs6ko]

where you from Christina ?

[@CamperChristina]

I live in Muskoka Ontario, how about you?

[@Code---gs6ko]

oh cool, i lived in the US state OF Michigan

[@CamperChristina]

So you get cold weather too! LOL

[@jackflash6670]

You DaMan, You Daman!!!

[@dragansavic7066]

❤👍 Serbia

[@MikeProut]

Very nice. Got at similar setup. Actually made a woodstove out of a Ammo can.

[@CamperChristina]

Very cool! Where can I see that?