Surviving First Snow Storm - Solo Winter Camping

👇 GEAR I USED IN THE VIDEO 👇
Ultamid 4 Tent: geni.us/Ultamid4
Conundrum Sleeping Bag/Quilt: geni.us/EE-Conundrum
Sleeping Pad: Unreleased
Reflective Mat: geni.us/ReflectiveMat
Sleeping Pad Pump: geni.us/TinyPumpX
Sleeping Pad Chair: geni.us/TrekkerChair
Pillow: geni.us/HikenturePillow
AMG 75 Pack: geni.us/mhwAMG75
Snowclaw Shovel: geni.us/SnowClaw
Camp Stove: geni.us/MSRWhisperLiteU
2L Pot: geni.us/Toaks2L
Down Parka (M): geni.us/Trek900DownJacketM
Down Parka (W): geni.us/Trek900DownJacketW
Insulated Pants: geni.us/TorridPants
Expedition Booties: geni.us/MECExpeditionBooties
Hiking Pants: geni.us/ORTrailbreakerII
Hiking Jacket: Discontinued
Hiking Hat: geni.us/ORWrigleyCap
Hiking Gloves: geni.us/Trek500BPgloves
Bluetooth Thermometer: geni.us/bluetooththermo
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Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/InReachMini2
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixWatch
Lanshan 1 Pro Tent: geni.us/Lanshan1Pro
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[@juststeve9459]

Justin…thanks for sharing…I’ve always cherished winter camping…no bugs, no humidity and overall just clean, fresh air…advanced cancer is keeping me grounded this winter season, so I truly enjoyed watching this. 👍

[@againstalladsgames]

Sorry for your troubles pal. I truly wish you the best and hope everything turns out well.

[@juststeve9459]

@@againstalladsgames Justin…thank you for the note…keep the vlogs coming…truly enjoy watching especially the colder/winter segments…best wishes for this upcoming Thanksgiving!

[@scottyplug]

JMoneyGangster!! Ha! You totally got me on the "hunter's stride" lol. I was actually trying to envision how that would actually look, and was half convinced until you let us off the hook. Well done, sir. Well done. And again, I LOVE the little extended scene at the end that allows us the time to click on your offered video in the corner. Perfect production, man. I'm such a huge fan.

[@SamiEJ]

The new XLite looks cool 😉 you gave it away calling it the XLite at 5:45 and the new one does have an R-value of 4.5! Glad you had a safe and enjoyable trip.

[@taragatorade]

Please do more of these winter camping videos. snow camping is something I've been hoping to try soon and well, the videos are just fun to watch!

[@freedomforaging]

Just wanna thank you for sharing these videos. Not only have you been helping me prepare for the cold with the right gear, you've also really helped make winter something to enjoy and not to dread! Thanks for all your effort!

[@davidfantle6721]

Another great and useful video! I've been winter camping for over 40 years, down as low as -35F, and aside from the length of the nights, I love it. That 3D cam is really a great asset for your recent footage :)

[@daviddejong2756]

One of the game changers that I "discovered" last year with my winter setup is an Osprey pack (Rook 65), which contains a trampoline back. I'm able to sleep in the same clothes that I ski in during the day because I'm not getting to camp with a drenched back. It has reduced my pack weight and eliminated the dreaded changing of clothes.

[@DrofJustice]

So beautiful the snow, trees, and water. Watching this brings me back to Montana winter fun. Great cinematography, editing, and content. ❤

[@kimsoojung4013]

Wow I love snowing camping awesome bravo

[@HR589]

Love this video, Justin! Great seeing you out in your element. Excited to follow along on more fun adventures!

[@kriseikenbery112]

Excellent video! I hope to get out for some winter camping this year.

[@wildmountainman1]

I really enjoyed your wintry adventure, Justin and the new gear you trialled. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@tamstergirl62]

nice trip..great gear list ideas..so appreciate you!

[@obikedog]

Love winter camping. In fact I guess I'm just the opposite of what you'd expect. Winter is when I start camping. Summer humidity and bugs keep me off trail until November (unless I'm out west where I can hit a real mountain or desert)

[@ofthenearfuture]

Rewarded with some gorgeous views in the morning, the first big snow is always something special. Although the weather has been wild this autumn, winter came quick in the mountains!

[@ManivanAdventures]

Love it man! I’m not much into cold weather, but I’m excited to give winter backpacking a go this winter!

[@yousweetpotato1]

Great video! Indeed, this looks so fun!

[@Dante07cid]

Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot.

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

Can’t wait for winter camping here in Wisconsin! Thanks for sharing with us Justin.

[@alexwbanks70]

WOW! The tent and pad back recliner thing. Great stuff, thanks for taking us along.

[@alexwbanks70]

Is this "Text me on Telegram" since I'm a winner for real? I installed it and the first thing it asks me if for my phone number. I'm not doing that! 🙂

[@matt6477]

Looking forward to the winter ❄️🌨

[@isabelledrolet4297]

Wow, I can't believe how much snow you guys already have! Still nothing here in Montreal. I have the EE Convert quilt, which is similar to their Connundrum you were using, but with a shock cord footbox rather than sewn. When it's colder, I throw my hiking clothes at the bottom to make sure no cold air comes through if I didn't tighten it up enough. Worked perfectly so far. Love the versatility of it.

[@shawnr6117]

Nice tent, looking forward to the pad review

[@xbigearsx6047]

Awesome video. Please make more winter videos with the ultamid. I just picked one up for winter also and I can’t wait to test it out.

[@carlip]

I just got into camping/hiking this year and I am looking forward to testing myself and my gear choices in sub zero weather in the frozen plains of ND.

[@brandonmitchell3576]

Thanks for another great video! Not enough snow yet down here in Montana, but your videos always get me hyped for the winter camping season! I would love to see you try a pulk sled in one of your videos this winter and hear your thoughts about the experience. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Medickep]

Nice work! Awesome video!!

[@garylindenmuth7468]

Love your vids so informative

[@apocsurvival916]

I do have both, one Sea to Summit hybrid quilt/blanket/sleeping bag and the Marmot Col sleeping bag. I cannot, repeat cannot, get comfortable or warm from a quilt. I am a bag man 100%. 6'5" and 260, I side sleep and baste like a rotisserie chicken turning. I can't big J, it just doesn't work for me. But, I do camp in -20 degree weather in a tent. 🤣

[@WanderingSwitchback]

I've never thought to leave my Trekker on my sleeping pad like that! Freaking brilliant!! So beautiful out there! Thank you for sharing your tips- I'm hoping to do my first snow backpacking trip this year. Still some gear (mostly clothing and winter boots) I need to dial in first.

[@worstuserever]

So beautiful, I'm longing to hike and camp in your magnificent country, scenery like this would be ideal. You had me for a second with the tracking, was paying close attention for a revelation of what you could see, then the asymmetrical stride pantomime gave the game away. Well played. But Justin, remember that gnawing doubt you had the whole time... you forgot Steph! 🙃

[@seanschannel6786]

Pretty snowy!

[@MrLabradorwildman]

Great Video, Justin i use extension poles that fit in the middle which give a strong one pole i use a Luxe Hexpeak F6E hope to try out in the winter in Labrador

[@mharburn3304]

Loved this one! Its great seeing the pack I choose actually in use! Haha This is the first time I’ve ever desired a tent like that, (freestanding, no tub). It looked fantastic Thanks for you uploads

[@rashadmohammed9025]

Great insight once again. Also, good kit review, I have purchased items off off your reviews/ratings c9mbined with other outdoor channels. Those MEC booties... now my next purchase this weekend for sure!

[@gcruishank9663]

Wow, you're courageous going out there with just your backpack and no tent stove. I'm doing a solo trip into the interior of BC again this year with my dog but I'm going to use a snowmobile to drag all my gear about a mile to a lake. Maybe do some ice fishing as well. Great video!

[@browsman2328]

Greetings from Northern California. Justin is the goat, my favorite outdoor channel. I’m glad he gives the temps in Fahrenheit too because we don’t do Celsius down here. BTW it got up to 116F (46.7C) where I live last summer. I love this winter camping stuff because it reminds me of growing up in Upstate NY which was pretty close to the Canadian border actually.

[@fidele1066]

Yessss, first to comment! Great video and this quilt seems to be a great piece of equipment. I’m still trying to find a good winter sleeping system. Watching your videos help me a lot. Thanks!

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Sweet Hyperlite tipi love those!!😁✌️💚✊️🔥

[@DanHikes97]

I would really love to do some winter camping, but in my area we don’t have really any snow at all in the winter. 😩 Thanks for uploading. Greetings Dan

[@-desertpackrat]

9:25 I knew that's what that was! I just noticed one on Amazon recently, cool to see how they work.

[@juniadventures]

Great video.. that background scenery looks like a painting lol😂.. awesome landscapes

[@MyronDietz]

Love the Cheezies! Winter fuel.

[@mikeghost7788]

Ya had me going for a second there. The hunters gun! Jeesh!!! 🤪🤣🤣

[@stephenbouchard8075]

Thanks Justin.

[@TheWctman]

I am fortunate enough to have a brother in law, a Mciver type guy, who I'll go anywhere with. I'd go anywhere with you too. Both of you are very comfortable and capable in back country conditions. Carry on, man, you are an inspiration.

[@filmic1]

That was neat. Brought back a wee memory. I think it was -10C and I was using a COOP Swan down mummy and either a liner or a polarguard inner bag. Anyway, I was as warm as toast. My pad was a thick orange closed cell pad. Wish I hadn't lost it. I was just testing to see if I would like it. My girlfriend drove me out and I skied back. Not far.

[@CBne1997]

This will be my first winter where I’m geared up for snow. Here in Oregon I’ll start with trips to an area near a shelter. I have a silnylon MLD Duomid with a solid inner, but I don’t know if I’ll need the inner.

[@rogergranquist]

funny "hunter strut" joke at the end. well done.

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Another great video justin. I've also got an Ultamid 2. You should check out the Cnoc carbon fibre trekking staff (I've got 2) as they are perfect for the Ultamid ie tall enough to use just one. If you have 2 then you've always got one to use.

[@sk-wx1cf]

Lovely video -- i love the quiet of winter. The only thing is, I really kept wanting you to snug up the load lifters on your pack because it was pulling away from your body!!! 🤣

[@XanderBudnick]

Nice outing - that tent is super cool - wonder if it would be any good with a stove jack. Might not be worth cutting a hole in such an expensive tent tho

[@neemancallender9092]

managed to do winter snowshoeing backpacking 45 years ago without hi tech equipment Beautiful video

[@MrStocktopus]

Hey Justin! Great video as always, love the camera work you’ve been getting into recently - really makes already amazing videos even better! I know you briefly touched on your new Ultamid but how are you liking it, and do you have any plans on doing a video on it? I was looking to pick up an Ultamid 2 for me and my buddy for 4 season stuff. Curious about the Ultamid 4 too though!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@TheFleetcaptain210]

Great video thanks. I looked at the Conundrum vs the Enigma for 'warmer' winter camping (--15C and above). I chose the Enigma...for colder weather I plan to double up with my revelation quilt placed on top. One trick I tried this past weekend was to slide my pad into a silk Sea-to-Summit liner then placed the pad straps over the liner, which secured the liner in place. The liner means I am not sleeping against the pad (no insulation value but nicer to sleep on than the pad). BTW, sorry if I missed it, what boots are you wearing during the hike?

[@LexyThomas134]

Finally someone who talks while camping haha

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

I like your routine and equipment. Great area. What booties and backpack are you using? Did my first hike and cold camp on snow this year in Maine. Turned into survival and filming went out the window. The Fire Maple cold weather stove was a life saver, hot food and Nalgene bottle.

[@Case16710]

Haha, had me going with your tracking abilities at the end…

[@timreimer1286]

Thanks.

[@AmandaDouin]

You are amazing.

[@syindrome]

I think the pink spoon played a bigger part in keeping warm than the quilt!

[@lucianos1990]

Thermarest Xlite NXT, thats really cool to see.

[@johnl8738]

Great Video Justin. You do an amazing job with the photography. It does look great out in the snow. Never tried hiking in the snow, so I may have a dumb question. Looks like you tented away from the pine trees. Since they are small, wouldn't you want to tent right up to them to block most the blowing snow and wind? Again, great job with your videos and I am now a new subscriber

[@bandofbros8112]

If the snow piled up on the trees falls on your tent in one big pile, it could collapse and worst case snap a pole or tear the fabric. Better to be in the open and dig the tent into the snow a bit.

[@johnl8738]

@@bandofbros8112 Thanks, makes sense.

[@aark89]

Is that the titanium spork from Snow Peak? I love it. Love your videos as well, especially the winter ones, top notch stuff Justin!

[@DrCh0ngo]

Great video and beautiful Mountain View’s! When you changed your clothes to leave, was it a new set of dry clothes or the ones from the previous day?

[@patricks1225]

I love winter camping. I didn’t know there were that many people afraid of it.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

Just amazing scenery. I don’t get that in the UK, but I guess we always want what we don’t have. First time coming across your channel and enjoyed this video 👌🏻🏕

[@peterfagley772]

Nice job, my first viewing of your presentations, subscribed and will be back!

[@williekenk]

Thermarest Neoair XLite NXT Max? I was tempted to get an Xlite when my last pad got a leak, but I decided I’d wait for the new NXT pads to come out at this point.

[@thesuperfunkomatic]

Great vid! Elbow Lake? Somewhere in the Highwood Pass?

[@dpear3]

Do I spy a thermarest Xlite NXT? Looking forward to your thoughts on it if my eyes didn’t fail me :)

[@benski5919]

Good vid

[@BrentwoodBarberShop]

Hey Justin. Great video and phenomenal filming. Curious question about the chord ties you used to fasten your two poles together for a longer tent pole. Have you in your time using them had any trouble with them sliding your shifting during a windstorm or a heavy snow?

[@shawnh8898]

Great video Justin! What a beautiful spot for an overnight! I love the perspective shots with the insta360. What pole setup are you using for the cam and how long is it?

[@noelsworldtraveldiscovery]

Im watching. 💚🌍

[@noelsworldtraveldiscovery]

I had my 1st Camping at Lakes Park Riyadh Saudi Arabia last Oct. 21, 2022 with my Partner🏕️❤️. We enjoyed a lot. I'm watching always. 💚🌍

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Do find quits to be drafty and cold at all when winter camping?

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning solo adventure my friend, this looks brilliant. Cinematography is simply perfect!🔥🔥

[@kalliot9943]

How do you like the air pillow? I feel like it’s so uncomfortable compared to a synthetic pillow. I’ve never tried one before

[@WillSides]

Do you have any advice for route planning in terms of avoiding avalanche zones? I’ve been doing a lot more winter camping but have mainly only gone to front country campsites since I’m afraid of avalanches when I’m by myself

[@musingwithreba9667]

Wow I like that tent! It's way outside my budget but it looks pretty cool. How was the condensation? And how was that pillow in the cold? I was out last week and it went down to -6C and my old faithful Trekology was cold on my head. I had to wrap my jacket around it, which made it lumpy. I need to work on my winter camping gear. And I need to win a lottery 🤣

[@ryankuhn926]

Leveling up on the Videos man! Looks killer I love that Therma rest seat my only regret is that I got a 20 inch pad and the 20 inch seat. Might have to bite the bullet and get a wide version and pad look wayyyy more comfortable

[@aaalllen]

I picked up a whisperlite. When do you go between inverted canister mode and liquid fuel? Or do just stick w/ the canister for convenience?

[@maggievenables9472]

Hello Justin. Just noticed the lovely reflective mat you put down in the tent. What size is that? I have a lux hot tent 4p and would like and extra pad for the floor I have. How do u like the mat? Appx weight? Doesn't really specify because of the many sizes. Thx . happy trails

[@unvexis]

That's one of the new Therm-a-rest pads, either the XLite or XTherm NXT they "teased" in the summer. Can't fool us. Was it quieter than the current-gen pad?

[@chasee1563]

Nice. excited to get out this winter. How much did your pack weigh for this trip?

[@urosz.8455]

Always nice to watch your videos. Why don't you use sled?

[@CharmingGecko]

Is that the Thermarest NXT that’s coming out next year?

[@lynsky19832604]

Hi Justin..what do u use to pump your sleeping bag..? i have neo-air but its annoying to blow it specially if its too cold... TIA😊

[@alpineearth]

wait, is there really that much snow down there right now? Cause if so I am going fat biking! Woot! Nice tent!

[@jays7318]

I am so looking forward to winter camping in my hammock this year! Thanks for the inspiration

[@jays7318]

Yay for hammocks! I tested my tent set-up last night for the first time in years, and was strongly reminded how much better a hammock system is

[@andreameigs1261]

Does your dyneema tent get stiffer in the cold? I wonder if cold is bad for it because it reminds me of how plastic gets brittle, and it makes me think the material could get worn faster in cold temps.

[@walktherockies-withzach.3125]

Past elbow lake approaching piper pass in elbow pass?

[@kevinboyer6249]

Jason, how are you liking the EE Torrid pants?

[@jaytabac6525]

wouldn't you keep your shell layer on and take off a layer of insulation due to the snow and sweating?

[@Leo_Maiolo]

How come you brought 3 trekking poles?

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Wintertime has begun!! That scenery is truly incredible. May I ask what kind of gloves you was using? Love that pad. Really cool Cool video Justin 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JustinOutdoors]

For hiking, I'm using these ones: geni.us/Trek500BPgloves

[@BackpackingWithJason]

@@JustinOutdoors thanks. I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@JustinOutdoors]

@@BackpackingWithJason No problem Backpacking with Jason sir!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

@@JustinOutdoors 😁😁

[@ronb2008]

What on earth do you use to get those overhead shots?!

[@KevinTheAlmighty1]

Hey Justin! I was wondering what your thoughts are on sleeping on the snow vs shoveling the snow out so you can set up tent on bare ground? I’ve been shoveling till bare ground but find that the ground is usually frozen anyways… thoughts?

[@noahlaskowski477]

The snow should be warmer than the frozen ground

[@beginagainben6276]

What boots you rocking this season still with the Toundra?? I’m currently in market torn between Toundra and Oboz Bridger

[@JustinOutdoors]

Toundra for really cold and Keen Revel for a little less cold.