Base Camp In A Bag 2: Cold Weather Configuration 1 - Preparedmind101

[@IrishZombieNation]

Great video sir. I love watching videos like this. Everyone sets up their campsite differently and it's helpful to see how others do it, as well as inspire us to get out there and do it ourselves. Thanks for the video.

[@toddklekotka3340]

Lately I've been going out, I haven't actually done winter camping other than a few days during deer season at deer camp and that was either in a tent or camper. I think its fun and since learning all these new tips, Im more excited to try it overnight. Thanks for the info!

[@gabrielglouw3589]

The shelters the two of you made beautifully juxtaposes your different personalities. 😉👍 Nice video as always. Thanks.

[@Velshard]

Love your Intro, and I have no problem waiting through it. Can't imagine why anyone would complain about it.

[@Screamingtut]

great info Chris, I've slept in my car for close to a year and a half and went threw two winters in Sedona, up at 7800-8500 feet I had one of those heaters I had a good one just when I went to bed I would turn it on for a few minutes to get the car warm then went into two 45 degree sleeping bags one inside the other I had padding on the passage's side car seat set almost flat. I had a wool blanket over me and those heavy duty space blanket. (this is before SOL rescue blankets these were tarps coated with a silver side they worked). it would get down to 15 degrees F. i would sleep just in a flannel nightgown with socks. I would used the heater in the morning to warm up the car and get dress. it worked also I had those insulated window shields on the front and back widows it kept the heat in. As for sleeping on the ground I lay my tarp down then my rescue blanket tarp silver side up. then my blankets then my sleeping bags then another rescue tarp covering me then the tarp. I was warm as toast. there. it was 1996-98. (winters on 96-97 and 97-98) but I loved it. I was in my mid 40's when I did that. I'm 62 now.

[@ravenrook8843]

Lovin this one Chris! The next time you shoot one of these you guys should show the building phase of your camp. I think some people would love to see a how to demo and you guys can do different configs. I really love the digging the trench and filling the leaf idea bro. I have learned something new, THANKS.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I have that same camo tarp, it's come in pretty handy. Here is a quick tip for staying warm that I got from my buddy Innie Cakes, you will find it quite handy. Folks will use a heat source that is external to their insulation like a fire or some heater, this is counter productive as insulation is designed to keep heat in and by default will keep heat out... What we have done is take 32oz Nalgene bottles and fill them with boiling water and then drop them into an insulated sleeve right before bed. Then put this inside your insulated sleep system and not you have a none fire starting heat source inside and not outside your sleep system... It works great. I have a video titled "Nalgene Water Bottle Carrier for EDC (Everyday Carry) - TheSmokinApe" that shows the configuration... Ape

[@pirate23031968]

Hi Chris, I like the flexability of this set-up. Here in the UK with the heavy rain in Autumn and the fully saturated ground I find that a body trench often fills with water, which sucks the heat. But leaf-stuffing a bag or two as Will advises works well. Love the rake idea, i'm gonna get one soon! cheers Mate.

[@brennanjones5502]

I don't have anything like that nice setup you have stowed in my car, but I do have a 0 degree sleeping bag. I'm thinking about getting a big tarp like that. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I could fold the seats down and sleep between the trunk and the backseat comfortably. Thanks for sharing Chris!

[@crgintx]

I've used the Little Buddy in my 22' Airstream trailer. It will keep it about 25-30 degrees above the outside temperature down to about 30F. I've done some coldish(35-40F) and wet camping down here in Texas with one as well in a small dome tent with a tarp over it. It was a heck of a lot warmer than without it.

[@PumpkinVillage]

When we were stationed in Iceland it was a requirement to carry a winter bag for everyone. It's a habit we continue today here in Vermont. If I could keep my son from eating the Clif bars we would be fine. Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the Sea to Summit testing. Take care, Al

[@thebrizzy]

I use the new improved military sleep system but with the older model woodland camo bivy. I slept in it 2 nights ago out in the open with sub freezing temps and was super warm. I hadnt thought about it but I guess having an old one would not be as good so Im happy I went with a new one.

[@rickynumber]

great to see the cold weather camp, good video Chris, looking forward to your next video, cheers.

[@DroneGirl1]

Well done for even going out there :) Nice camp site! Greetings from Ireland and Thumbs up ! :)

[@pappy451]

it got down to around 45 here last night, i love those tarp clips and the $10.00 nail stakes . looks like oversized 10 penny nails .i use them too but steel, too heavy .but since its a car bag or car camping bag its ok . harbor freight here has the stakes,tarp clips,figure 9 clips, alot of economy gear! that rake is boss .car camping is what i have mostly done...a few backpack trips but not many. i have an older catalytic heater and i thought it was decent. i just love my boy scout tee pee tent but it has no hole in the top , rather a place to put the single pole needed to raise it . good video Chris , thanks . 425

[@morris4069]

How about a reflective sleep pad? The Mylar bubble wrap (refletics?) stuff. If you want to go cheep you can get a large sunshade for trucks/vans that's made from the same stuff. I'm going to try it out for hammock camping this fall. Coleman used to make a car survival heater called the survival cat that came in a nice bag w/Mylar blankets, matches and room for a propane bottle. It's only a 800btu catalytic type heater but I've used it in a small 2p tent at 15 degrees w/3" snow and it kept me warm with a -30 bag, a fleece blanket and two closedcell foam sleep pads. There was ice on the inside of the fly in the morning but I was warm inside my bag and fleece blanket with just shorts!

[@KamenDesantis]

Having used the thermasilk bag liner myself, I cannot speak highly enough of them. The added bonus is that they are sheets for your sleeping bag to keep it from soaking up that lovely hiker funk as you sleep. Much easier to wash than a bag as well. Another suggestion would be a mylar liner of some sort at the bottom of your leafbed trench to reflect your body heat back up during the night.

[@gregoryhare6550]

Chris that was a nice size tarp and i like how your shelter came out in both time's

[@yard7450]

That rake idea is awesome.

[@amrasurvival5580]

nice gear a lot of good ideas it's good to see you getting in dirt time and sharing with us

[@norwoodzomboy]

A collapseable rake is freaking Genius Chris!!

[@gray5627]

Good video! I do miss the quote at the beginning, "Chance favors the prepared mind," though!! I ended up purchasing a couple of the Thrunite flashlights after watching your evaluations. Great little flashlights! Love the rake!! Gotta get one..

[@Darignobullseye]

Another great one. Very helpful and practical ideas. Thanks.

[@proudamericanrobman2829]

Chris suggestions for your winter 10lbs test to keep warm, that I learned from my dad on the mn fall/winter camping trips. he always had 3 or 4 bricks we would put in the fire and take out and place one by are feet and one by the mid section in are tent before we went to bed. gave nice extra warmth most of the night. Will work with rocks most rocks to.

[@Paul-eb3pg]

I think a space blanket behind the fire would help your system it has worked for me, I learned the hard way years ago. Started using rocks and wood but the real space blanket works best to reflect heat for me.

[@chrislg1957ilovespam]

Chris ....The Sea to Summit Reactor liners are AWESOME !!! Its Amazing.... looking at them you wouldn't think they would they would keep you warm you can even see through them .....BUT THEY DO KEEP YOU REALLY WARM !!! I have one and have used MANY TIMES even used it as a stand alone sleeping bag in 50 deg weather and stayed TOASTY WARM

[@miketracy5707]

Patriot Hoosier

[@CircaSriYak]

Chris, your ability to make me watch long videos that to all onlookers appear to be stiflingly boring is impressive. I don't know why I keep doing it, but somehow I just can't stop. Curse you Chris Tanner!

[@preparedmind101]

Cursed. I do it so the people that wants the information in the video get all the data. I do some of the longest knife test videos trying to be thorough as possible. Otherwise it looks like a commercial (which we still get accused of).

[@yeaolesilverhairs2371]

preparedmind101 real good idea on the stakes. maybe try a grabber reflector on the inside with that heater would really help.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Nice. I never go without some kind of ground mat... sometimes two lol.

[@freddobbs9435]

tactical Defender

[@bobbyknc]

Chris, did you and Will ever come up with your Tarp Tipi setup you mentioned in this video? The tipi seems like the best winter structure if it could be done quick and easy out of a Base Camp bag setup.

[@NorwegianWoods]

Cool setup. Thanks for sharing your thoughts :) - Martin

[@rogerbartley3684]

The type of Mr. Heater that you used works best if your elevated to at least as high as the heating element is. Like in a hammock, cot, etc.. I have four different Mr. Heaters and have tried them in various ways. The angle one works great in a hunting ground blind.

[@phillipdelaney2989]

hey chris i think you should check out the REI sleep pads, i have one and i really like it. super comfy, super warm, it's just a little bulky and on the more expensive side. but i use it both backpacking and car camping and i love it. I get just as much sleep in the mountains as I do at home.

[@CanadianPrepper]

Gotta get me some tarp clips, or clothespins. I think the mr. Heater buddy may work better in shelter that is more enclosed as the heat will just escape, like an ice fishing shack or something. I have the larger 18000 BTU version which works great indoors.

[@preparedmind101]

Everyone says the bigger one is better. Only $10 more at Walmart. Maybe I'll just exchange it and get the bigger one.

[@SunSandAndSea]

+PREPAREDMIND101 Def the bigger unit! I have used mine for years during the ice fishing season..gets hot!

[@05generic]

+Canadian Prepper I have a set of the Tarp Clamps and can vouch for them. They hold strong and are very durable. I've had mime for a few years, in constant use, and apparently they are protected from ozone and ultraviolet damage. The ones Chris has look exactly like mine.

[@drewsboats]

i tried one of those heaters in my sailboat overnight - st. mary's inlet, florida/georgia - it went back to the store next shore day. i honestly can't think of one good use for it.

[@nurseactual]

Chris, good info, especially the trench idea. Just FYI, I'm not judging anything, I'm trying to learn new and better ways to accomplish tasks. Thanks dude.

[@northwoodswatchman4159]

hey good vids, consider adding a reflectex windshield shield.makes a good extra layer for under ones sleeping bag,also one could section off part of the vehicle to heat a smaller area

[@joshuaritzheimer8391]

Thermal imaging is a cool idea. Plus, then you could hunt for Bigfoot! Lol

[@alexwbanks70]

I need to get some of those tarp clips for my winter setup. You get those at Harbor Freight as well? I also have a few of the thermarest foam pads with the reflective coating on one side. You might want to try one out next time if you don't feel like digging or raking. It's not like your going all natural anyway and in my opinion its a heck of a lot easier. Not saying it would be as comfortable just easier and you can just make that part of the kit.

[@preparedmind101]

Get them at Walmart

[@lungboy42]

Nice set up. I've been looking at one of those heaters for a while for out in the shed and also for in a ground blind during deer season. Every time I pick one up I just can't make the purchase. I think I'll hold off.

[@preparedmind101]

Everyone says the bigger model is better.

[@mikebenoit158]

Chris I use my S-9 carabiner for work holding my garbage bag on my LA Police GEAR Pants on the plastic ring holder

[@darylhicks7008]

I have one of those Reactor Extreme sleeping bag liners. Very pricey and makes very little difference at all to sleeping bag warmth. Bonus is it keeps my bag clean and I just have to wash the reactor liner, but as far as extra warmth, I think it is a far stretch to the added warmth it claims. Now I use a Marmot -13 C bag and put a Marmot Nano 13*C bag inside it and slip both of those into a snugpak gortex bivy bag on top of my thermarest prolite sleeping pad. Plenty warm. But I still use the reactor just as a bag liner to keep it clean. I spent the money so I use it. Would I but it again? Never

[@anthonymoreno1948]

I came up with a tarp kit that had poles, tarp, ridgeline, more cordage, tie downs, aluminum stakes etc. and the evolution to your system is the logical next step. I like the sat-com bag a lot but it is too short for the poles.... starting to puzzle that out. I am using a cordura bag for folding chairs and it is sufficient but not as efficient as it could be.

[@HeisenbergT94]

that wool hoodie looks so nice

[@jamesgreen4522]

I think you are a little like me. I hate getting cold. I have a friend from Mn. and he loves the cold. If it gets below 30 or so he loves it and i can not get comfortable no matter my clothes or shelter. My camping stops about end of Oct. Good video

[@garvincentcia5873]

hay there going to try using the 1949 M, mountain down bag in place of the black winter mnss bag .. layed in for 3min and was feeling like it was 95 to 100 derees ..

[@BarryDutton]

Good stuff man, that dug out leaf bed is a good good idea. I like the next-day overview of your results and thoughts, very nice and that load out explanation and the gear choices, good stuff as always. ** I have been wondering how or when your winter documented 10 Lb. challenge was coming ** -- I would say for dramatic effect, drive into Canada - not far, it will prove you "went the distance" LOL -- everyone thinks we live in igloos anyways up here so it will provide shock and awe factor for your viewers LOL. Plus, you can come and see for yourself: Canadians: Igloos or no? Would be a good laugh and roadie for a weekend with a buddy or 2. You are about 8 hrs or so from me east of Toronto.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Found you again

[@kiltedcripple]

have you ever reviewed the cold steel shovel? is that on the agenda if not? I don't see it in your previous videos, but I might just be missing it.

[@XjDrZ]

I was able to get my MSS, brand new still in the vacuum bag. They are out there but you have to pay for them

[@josephgschwartz]

I don't think I've seen you do this. Could you do a survival kit video where it was money limited instead of size?

[@johnjames218]

great idea with the leaf trench bed

[@cbr600rrturbo]

luv that hoodie! Is that 100% wool?

[@preparedmind101]

yeah. Lester River Bushcraft. About $250. Not cheap.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

+PREPAREDMIND101 WOW!!! lol

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

I love the camp out video's Thanks for the tips!

[@johnruckman2320]

Okay, so what would be the difference between your winter setup and a summer setup? You talked a little about layering clothes and I believe you have a video on it if I can find it. I was wondering if you would layer clothes in the summer and how it would be different from the winter?

[@MrGamblerPro]

John Ruckman a wool hoodie and a heater

[@liers99]

Love the niteize stuff but instead of using it on the ridge line I would use a simple truckers hitch, which is pretty much what you are doing anyway. It's just as fast and just as secure then I would have the figure to use somewhere else. Just my thoughts.

[@scotthill6807]

How do you like the Cold Steel Shovel? Have you ever done a review of it? Thanks for your vids I always learn from them.

[@preparedmind101]

I rarely use it. But for a small shovel, if you think you'll need it, it's nice.

[@mrblacktrh]

That jacket looks really cozy. Care to share what it is?

[@preparedmind101]

Lester River Bushcraft Boreal Shirt.

[@Airik1111bibles]

That rake is cool maybe Schrade can make a SAXR1000 axe with folding rake system ;) LOL I'm sure there would be zero vibration with that one.

[@preparedmind101]

+Airik1111 Don't give them the idea. They will!

[@cdawg1201]

+PREPAREDMIND101 you need to do a funny Christmas special video. please

[@cdawg1201]

+PREPAREDMIND101 ps. I love your intro

[@Airik1111bibles]

+Bubba Lee LOL oh no! Now I done-it,.... Schrade please ignore my and Bubba Lee's suggestions;)

[@mikeboone4425]

A completely relaxed guy in this older video almost unrecognizable from the Chris of today .

[@dawnbenoit1541]

MY OTHER BAG IS OZARK TRAIL 30 &ABOVE I USE THEM ON MY REGULAR BED AS WELL AS CAMP

[@WilliamTythas]

I see that rake and if those tines are steel you have an adjustable Grill. (multi-functional)

[@johnrossi4607]

I'm gonna extend your intro to half an hour and play it while standing at the front of my viking ship as me and my boyz sail in to ravage a village ! hopefully Guy at SURVIVE knives will have my GSO 30 designed by then !...sorry, in a weird mood tonight ! PAPA DUKES

[@worldtraveler6719]

Thanks Chris.. enjoyed your vid as always. Keep it up :)

[@knotshore5957]

Chris, A couple things I was wondering...maybe if you used a tarp with a reflective side down the heater might be more efficient and digging the leaf bed, you want to make sure your not in a low spot or at the bottom of a hill, If you get a downpour it would probably fill with water pretty quick. Also a great idea for keeping warm and cooking in a shelter is the video by Reallybigmonkey1 its called the snake hole pit shelter...check it out.....its pretty clever!

[@preparedmind101]

If the weather says rain, I'm pulling the hammock out. There isn't much I don't have an answer for.

[@knotshore5957]

+PREPAREDMIND101 I know you know your stuff...just thinking aloud!

[@alarsenault1681]

Chris off the topic question but iam in Canada would you know how or where I would be able to buy the Jessmuk? I don't see them on any of the usual sites or are they not available yet ? thanks

[@shinkter]

Your intro is epic. I love it.

[@NewSpirits]

Yeah I think one of those single burner propane stoves would put off more heat and you can cook you a cup of coffee while it's warming you up to get your day started.

[@jmtnvalley]

I'm surprised Will didn't want to construct a rake out of twigs and strips of bark, or something.

[@tommythornton4889]

That was so funny during the intro 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@justinpackard5148]

wouldn't it be best to stay in the car with that heater and the same sleep system? just a thought, would probably be warmer! unless of course you need to travel and leave the truck to go get help and it may take days to get to help. so then the BCIAB is a life saver! great video man

[@justinpackard5148]

+Scott Wilson no man I love Chris's channel and even buy most of the gear he puts on his Jessica list! I've been a viewer forever I was just conversating about all of our "prepped" scenerios lol

[@justinpackard5148]

+Scott Wilson that's not what I ment at all. man your just looking for an argument. I ment, if you have this kit in your car as a car survival kit, which would mean you have your car in the said survival situation. it would be smart to stay in the car to await help and would be a life saver to have the kit. but if you needed to travel to get help it helps to have a portable shelter. I was not suggesting making a video from inside the truck. I was simply talking theoretical survival situations and practical use for this car survival kit.

[@justinpackard5148]

+Scott Wilson and your talking about walking into areas without the car, when he clearly says its part of his car survival kit. and chris is smart enough that any situation he walks into I'm sure he has more than enough gear and knowledge to survive.

[@paulhenry7122]

good information great idea with the trench peace Pops Bushcraft

[@AKian-wx8qn]

i was waiting for that sleeping bag fest LOL

[@alphaxrime777]

Can you boil water on your heater buddy? Possible dual purpose if so.

[@timmlombardo9267]

Love the intro!

[@kramrentip7528]

Great vid!

[@Veesaki]

Well done !

[@csh6220]

Have you or Will ever used hot rocks covered by dirt to heat the ground under your sleeping bag. You could have put the leaves on the dirt, and had a warmer, cushier place to sleep?

[@preparedmind101]

Sounds close to a fire bed. Something on my "to try" list.

[@dawnbenoit1541]

HI Chris what is your take on BYCKLE campers?

[@EasternMountainHiker]

From your tone it sounds like the all knowing keyboard wizards have been getting to you. The same guy's that go into the woods that one time now they're an expert. Just seems like your getting tired of explaining yourself. Love the vids and your honest opinions. I have two of those Sea to Summit sleeping bag liners and have tried them out on many backpacking trips. Save your money because they don't add that much warmth. Even the the reactor extreme with it's claimed 25°+ will maybe add 5°. There is just not enough material thickness to trap the heat from your body. It's better just to get a sleeping bag rated for a lower temp. Ok hope I don't sound like one of those all knowing wizards now! lol It's just experience.

[@preparedmind101]

Cool, thanks for the feedback on that. Probably stick with the Escape Bivvy.

[@BloatedBumbleBee]

I like the intro.

[@christianbullas8990]

Ha ha ha your comments about the intro. I prefer the last one, this one is like the start of a headache.

[@preparedmind101]

The last one people complained about it being too 'dubstep'. I didn't even know what that was at first.

[@christianbullas8990]

Really? I thought it was perfect. I don't know what dubstep is either. We must be old.

[@preparedmind101]

A type of techno music

[@preparedmind101]

Big reason is I stopped using that logo and switched to the simpler eagle.

[@christianbullas8990]

+PREPAREDMIND101 I'm still watching!

[@RuzzP]

i disagree with the aluminum tent pegs. i duno how hard your ground freezes but those would be useless in Canada in the winter. I actually plan on forging some out of 1045 and hardening them.

[@preparedmind101]

I said aluminum but I misspoke. They are steel.

[@RuzzP]

Ah, well thats good. I have seen similar ones in aluminum too. Those sure didnt sound like aluminum..lol

[@biggamestalker1]

That was an amazing intro WOW!!! Haha

[@lilfeetz1587]

Where did you get the intro music from?ive asked several times but I get no response.I like the music and might be interested in buying it if the rest of the song is good.

[@preparedmind101]

I have people make my intros on fiverr. That includes the music.

[@lilfeetz1587]

+PREPAREDMIND101 Thank you for the response I appreciate it.I really like the music to bad I cant hear the rest of that song,sounds like it is just getting going good then it ends and leaves you hanging.Good job on the videos though keep it up.

[@preparedmind101]

Came with the intro. Fiverr

[@dougbulldog9947]

I think if you dug a trench to sleep in here in NZ it would fill with water & be damp as, I'd rather build up off the ground if I can't sleep in the car

[@putagooddipin4428]

love the od green n black hat, where can i get one?

[@preparedmind101]

bogginsforyournoggin

[@putagooddipin4428]

PREPAREDMIND101 thanks Chris. but after the falling out with everyone from Wolfe Customs i doubt any of those guys will deal with me. btw its David Decker aka TheGrizzlyHillbilly.

[@dawnbenoit1541]

I have 2 s9 cabeners with a set of S carbeners

[@dawnbenoit1541]

HEY CHRIS WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON MUMMY. SLEEPING BAGS I HAVE A 30 BELOW BAG MYSELF

[@grippymcjimping6740]

I love your intro. I use it as my ringtone. =)

[@preparedmind101]

Good idea. How'd you do it?

[@grippymcjimping6740]

+PREPAREDMIND101 Hi Chris I just used the record audio feature on my cell phone and put the mic part next to speaker and recorded the intro part then set it as my ringtone. Very low tech but I like it. Love your vids man, was watching them before I even made an account. Glad to see Tac on here too, he is DA MAN!

[@y2daniel1981]

Hey what shirt is that? Why it's the Lester River Bushcraft Boreal Shirt kids!

[@preparedmind101]

I keep meaning to put that in caption every time I wear it but forget.

[@michaelyoyo5503]

+PREPAREDMIND101 can I ask you a question???

[@y2daniel1981]

+PREPAREDMIND101 Well hopefully this comment will keep the question to a minimum (ha! it's comedy Monday!)

[@daretodreamtofly3288]

Do some people really gripe about the things you've tried to shoot down (or preemptively stopped)? I find this historical that you might actually have to deal with that. unfortunate non the less

[@PC-yb8by]

I love the intro;)

[@charlesadamski_197]

Curious. Why doesn't anybody ever use the lowly hot water bottle? A 2 litre pot of water on the fire for 10 minutes gives you up to 4 hours of radiant heat if you wrap them in a towel and toss them into your escape Bivvy. ( Almost simmering is perfect so you don't break down the bag ) I'm a Princess so I toss 2 or 3 of them in there so it's still comfortable while I cycle through reheating them. Cost - 6.00 Canadian each bag. . Try it if you haven't yet. It's better than that furnace and free to operate. Hot rocks work good too but don't get them from a River. They explode as the water inside evaporates and expands and make a big dusty mess. Also it's a good idea to cook them in tin foil so they don't soot up your gear and don't cook too long or they'll burn through your sleeping bag. Living the frozen dream up in Canada . Love the leaf bed idea.

[@shanelopez7505]

how do I sharpen a double blade clutch fist knife

[@MrJohnpaulkelly]

A lot of people use them in there ice huts

[@jtarkov3533]

what jacket is that?

[@randyyeager]

the angle of that heater is wrong to me.....heat rises anyway....why build it facing up? keeps the heat above you, instead of on you....

[@bushwhackedsurvivor9713]

What the heck do you mean your “not out surviving”?

[@dawnbenoit1541]

The only time you so survival is military training that is the real deal survival where they drop you in the middle of no where

[@MarkRVillano]

I kinda like the idea in general, but if we're talking about something small and inexpensive that can be kept in a car and used as a vehicle kit, (as opposed to a system that has to be packed in) I'm going in this direction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKO1pH6hZpJppck Simple, cheap, 30 second set-up, totally enclosed, spacious enough for two, waterproof and somewhat secure from the wind, (whereas a tarp is a sail without a mast). Throw in a ground tarp as he recommends, and for around $150 you have a relatively bullet proof shelter, sans most of the work.