Tips & Gear for Backpacking in a Blizzard | WINTER CAMPING SURVIVAL |

-- GEAR FROM THE VIDEO --
- HIKING GEAR -
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixWatch
Gaia GPS Map App: geni.us/gaia
Garmin InReach: geni.us/inreachmini
Emergency Bivy: geni.us/SOSBivy
Mountain Hardwear AMG 75 Pack: geni.us/mhwAMG75
OR Wrigley Hat: geni.us/ORWrigleyCap
OR Softshell Jacket: geni.us/ORSanJuan
OR Softshell Pants: geni.us/ORTrailbreakerII
Decathlon Boots: geni.us/DecathlonWinterBoots
Decathlon Gloves: geni.us/Trek500BPgloves
- SHELTER & SLEEP SYSTEM & COOK -
Nemo Tenshi Tent: geni.us/NemoTenshi
Polar Ranger Sleeping Bag: geni.us/PolarRanger
EE Revelation Quilt: geni.us/revelationapex
Thermarest Xtherm Sleeping Pad: geni.us/xtherm
Decathlon Foam Pad: geni.us/M100Mattress
MSR Whisperlite Universal: geni.us/MSRWhisperLiteU
Trailtopia Meals: geni.us/Trailtopia
- CAMP CLOTHES -
Decathlon Trek 900 Down Jacket (M): geni.us/Trek900DownJacketM
Decathlon Trek 900 Down Jacket (W): geni.us/Trek900DownJacketW
AliExpress Down Pants: geni.us/AliDownPants
MEC Expedition Booties: geni.us/MECExpeditionBooties
MEC Surprise Gloves: geni.us/MECSurpriseGlove
Winter camping and winter backpacking can be a risky activity. It's important to be prepared through appropriate planning and gear. Here are some of the things I did to prepare for a pretty extreme winter blizzard that was forecast for the beginning of November in the Canadian Rockies.
Make sure you are staying within your abilities and experience when out there! The things I talked about in this video are only a snippet of the gear and planning for this trip.
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-- MY FAVORITE GEAR --
Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/inreach
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
Trekology 2.0 Pillow: geni.us/TrekologyPillow
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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[@DogmanCastroJ]

Man i love how you keep talking and letting us know everything possible about the camp and all your materials.... sometimes i do like the silent videos but this made me feel like you were welcoming me to join the adventure with you

[@coolhawk2003]

Hit mute and you got both ways then.

[@linetteguilette6981]

Please cover more about the vapor barrier on the tent, because when I was watching, I was thinking anywhere your stuff was touching the sides, it was going to be wet & frozen in the morning.

[@DumpTrump4TRE45ON]

I have the Mountain Hardwear bag and its really comfortable and holds a lot of stuff which is necessary because I backpack in extreme cold weather (-20F is normal for me in the Winter as I live in Alaska)I am a 5'5' 140 pound 60 year old who is carrying sometimes 50 lbs of gear so the pack has to be comfortable, and now that I'm an elder, I use trekking poles. I am using the Exped Downmatt (7+ R value), I blow it up with a Fextail pump and I usually rock a NEMO Kunai. NEMO makes their tents intuitive to set up. Its hard to set up a tent in gloves and its pitch black out by 3pm here. In the coldest conditions I use Marmot CWM -40 bag which is comfortable at about around 0 to -10 F. I only wear Merino baselayers to bed. My boots are in a plastic garbage bag with The larger Hot Hands one in each boot. It claims up to 18 hours, I get 9 to 10. I also have the cell phone and any battery things in a bag with a Hot Hands when not on my person. Cold kills batteries. (Thats why people plug their cars in here. Same thing in places like North Dakota) I use Esbit or Coughlin dry fuel and that rectangular Esbit pot and stove in the Winter because it lights up every time. Lighter than other fuel but stinky. I will boil snow for making clean water. The best part of Winter camp, bears are in torpor and less creeps out in the woods. We have tent pirates around the Anchorage area because there are about 2,000 homeless people. I have loved snow and Winter all my life. Thanks! Love your channel. Much thanks!

[@pisom4314]

i love being out in the snow!!! YEP iv been called crazy for wanting to camp in the snow too!! but you dont have to worry bout very many people wanting to be around you then either!!!

[@OldMotorcycleAdventures]

When I was a kid, my babysitter used to put bread bags on our feet so we didn't get wet in our snow suits

[@lyanne5525]

I love hiking and camping. I have only gone camping in the summer. I am about to go in my first freeze/sleet camp and hiking adventure. Your video has been by far the most educational one so far. 👍

[@Smittyschannel]

Grew up in Boy Scouts in the early 80's- we didn't have $250 sleeping bag underpads, $700 sleeping bags or $350+ map watches. We froze like men lol

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'm really glad I don't have to freeze like back in the day. haha. I'm completely okay owning that I like being comfortable and warm on the trail!

[@jerrbear874]

I have a Tenshi as well. Good to know it will perform well this winter. I still need to seal some of the non waterproof areas still. Thanks for the vid!

[@built4xploration253]

Amazing tent. I have the Choguri 3p. Absolutely love it.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

This is great, thanks! Just did my first snow hike of the year in Yosemite - no big deal cold-wise but snow is snow!

[@noone-cx9db]

Watching this in the warmth of the house while it is snowing outside

[@aliamirialbalushi]

Thank you so much for posting these videos of your trips and gear reviews. Very inspiring and informative. And thank God we finally have a local Calgarian KZbinr in this category.

[@Choccytube]

I'm loving this channel, we may not get such extreme cold here in the UK (-6C coldest camp) but a lot of the tips still ring true once you get sub zero temps. I've been trying to get to Scotland for a hike and camp, so a lot of stuff here will be relevant if it gets cold and windy in the Cairngorms. Good work Justin.

[@Thiker927]

Loving the winter videos good job. Heading out in December for a winter trip myself.

[@pcm7315]

I like he's got a "worse case scenario" plan.

[@BitterrootBackpacking]

Yeah but what about a worst worst case scenario plan?

[@tpstrat14]

@@BitterrootBackpacking you mean like if he is about to get eaten by a bear and doesn't know what prayer to say to make sure his soul gets taken to heaven?

[@jdhill770]

Good talk bringing up the idea of an "Emergency Azimuth/Direction/landmark" in order to navigate if everything else goes to shit.

[@mikeswildoutdoors7279]

Guy line tip, try taking the guy lines in the back or front wrap around the closes pole then stake , makes for a much more secure guy

[@llo70422]

Burrrrrrr You know exactly what you are doing. Love watching your videos. Thanks for the information Sheila Vancouver BC🇨🇦

[@AdventureDeNorthVlogs]

Wow absolutely amazing I love this extreme weather camping

[@wendingourway]

It is best to be prepared not matter how short the hike or how wonderful the conditions are to begin with...always need to be ready for the unexpected...thanks so much for explaining your planning and gear...so important as more and more of us beginners are heading outdoor...Great content!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Definitely! My kit wouldn't change too much whether there was a blizzard forecast or not!

[@Truth-Seeker75]

Love the places you go. Thanks for bringing us.

[@larryl4881]

Fun. Winter snow camping is alien to me being in the desert, love learning.

[@erickirn622]

Me too! That white stuff is completely Greek to me! How much fun would this be to camp in!!

[@TomyHovingtonHiking]

What a cool shelter!! Love it! Thanks for the video..

[@fjellgutten1603]

Thank you so much for these great videos! Love your channel Justin :D

[@michaelkeecho7589]

Great Video Brother! Very relaxing and calming! Thank you! God Bless

[@RaymandoEsperanza]

Great video - love the walk through!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice trip there. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[@nelsonpagel2175]

Good info on the heating coil on the stove during cold weather. Nice outdoor gear!

[@GypsyGirl317]

I was thinking the same thing. I was very impressed with the cooking setup. 👍🏿😊

[@MrBiiG90]

Amazing video. Great info and content. Gunna have to watch tons more loved the info. Keep it up and go camping 🏕!!!

[@popeyesailorman911]

Great idea on the bag in before the boots.. i too have extremely sweaty feet, and that part of your video was informative! As well as the condensation curtain and the cut-out sleeping bag sleeves as i get hot easily and often needed my arms outside my sleeping bags..

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Nicely done my friend, and good sound advice to. Bravo buddy.

[@megonaga]

What a beautiful view... Looking forward more Campings...😊

[@JohnnyR1_Rider]

Very amazing adventure. Keep foward

[@otniellopez5391]

Awesome! I enjoy every one of your videos!

[@janzam]

Tx for sharing and hello from Romania.I hike a lot in winter in Carpatians mountains .Cheers

[@Water-Proof]

I've read many stories about those mountains kind of good to hear someone who has actually been there! Carpatians means what? Sorry I Googled the shit out of this and it only comes back to fictional crap! Always twists it to Carpathian vampire bullshit! Please help me!

[@janzam]

@@Water-Proof This are the mountains. You can find a lot of shepards whit aninals and you can buy cheese from them and drink fermented milk (jintita) .Also (bulz) meal is delicios in this mountains. Cheers (noroc) en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpathian_Mountains

[@BossBros]

@@Water-ProofFrom Wikipedia: Possibly from the name of the Carpi, an ancient, probably Dacian, tribe living in the eastern Carpathian region of what is now Romania and the Moldova region. The name Carpates may ultimately be from the Proto-Indo-European root *(s)ker-, (compare Albanian karpë (“rock”), also Proto-Slavic *skala (“rock, cliff”)), perhaps via a Dacian cognate which meant “mountain”, “rock”, or “rugged” (compare Proto-Germanic *skarpaz (whence sharp), Lithuanian kar~pas (“cut, hack, notch”), Latvian cìrpt (“to shear, clip”)). Compare also archaic Polish karpa (“rugged irregularities, underwater obstacles/rocks, rugged roots or trunks”). Alternatively, the name may come from Proto-Indo-European *kwerp (“to turn”) (whence warp and Greek καρπός (karpós, “wrist”), perhaps referring to the way the mountain range bends or veers in an L-shape.

[@Sheety33]

Really enjoyed this! Very well done. Looking forward to getting out into the winter mountain air after being inspired by your video🤠

[@avasgranb1]

How I camp in the winter...step one, plan and pack.step two drive out. Step three, check into a nice hotel!

[@scottwires7142]

😆 👍...

[@NychelleStephens]

This gave ne a belly laugh!

[@GypsyGirl317]

Lol 😂 💖🏞️

[@LuckyTown77]

That's okay...no judgements ;)

[@TheSexyAdam03]

Your missing the part where you get the money tree to grow

[@deepsquat600]

There's something about cold weather survival that always fascinates me I myself in a motorcycle rider and I have ridden at 80 mph and 30° weather and heated vests comfortable pants heated gloves and I can go a long long time with that stuff

[@maddmusician4492]

Always a great day when you post a new video !!!

[@josephoconnor1134]

I bought the AMG75 pack, love it. Best expedition pack going...

[@scottseverythingoutdoors462]

That's my kinda camping! Great video!

[@MeetMeOutside]

Great video man ! What an awesome tent, great investment. Thanks for sharing brother !

[@JustinHEMI05]

Great video! I love winter backpacking. I just had my new Nemo Kunai 2P out this past weekend and it's going to be a great "ultra light" 4 season tent at 4 pounds. They make quality kit.

[@JustinHEMI05]

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[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Great video. Very impressive set up you have. Well done 👍

[@Badf1sh]

Justin you’re the man, thank you for all the knowledge. Love the videos 🤙🏼

[@brendanprice3432]

Not much better than the notification of a Justin upload! I can’t wait for more of these winter videos!

[@BackcountryForward]

Highlight of the week! Am-I-Right!

[@fawakamaha]

One thing I used to do for moisture in my shoes was use scuba dry suit socks.

[@SignalOutdoors]

Great video! Dude that sleeping bag is sweet. I really need to check that out.

[@ritajimmie3361]

Love your video and just subscribed. Thank you for sharing

[@jenniferwarringtin1777]

Your tent looks like a smiling face! When you opened it - the "windows" look like two eyes and lips! Go to "6:57 ' - It's so cool!

[@nervo6321]

How i envy you setting out on these great adventures...

[@GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia]

Cool tent - I love the vestibule - and at 1kg it's a winner - great vid

[@Rideskishore]

Great vid!

[@cathiecollins7320]

Watching your older video's. Man, your channel should be blowing up, it's so awesome!❤

[@PKArtist]

Happy to find a Calgary outdoor KZbinr, I'll be watching your stuff.

[@stevewang2570]

Also in Calgary planning to do my first winter camping this winter

[@matt6477]

Super video - thanks from the UK

[@longwildernesswalks]

"It's only good to -20..." you got my sub with that line alone :) I've never camped that cold. The worst I've experienced is the mid-teens in Yellowstone. Wasn't that bad. Getting out of the bag in the morning was always 'fun'. Thanks for sharing!

[@JustinOutdoors]

The morning are tough! When solo, I usually just get up and go but will start a fire and hang out a bit if in a group. Nothing like a nice winter morning!

[@pabloelsur1624]

​@@JustinOutdoors what is the name of this lovely tunes in first few minutes of video?

[@dignick]

Great vid, Justin 👍👍

[@BeijingerinCanada]

Very helpful thank you

[@christopherwhite8186]

Love the content about camping/hiking in the snow. I live in the Midwest of the US and winter has been knocking on the door here.

[@TheBlindGardener]

Great video! Looking forward for more content👍

[@signorinabohemia3140]

My goodness! You are a brave man! 🥶🥶

[@medor6635]

Awesome video brother!

[@HarvyDangerFilms]

I really don’t care for mediocre weather. It might as well be perfect or, an absolutely nuking blizzard. Love it! Still working on refining my cold weather backpacking gear.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'm the same! haha

[@AC-kk3vo]

Thanks for mentioning that bag size , I'm trying to decide between a 65 or 75L for a winter bag.

[@longfootbuddy]

im going to get one of those sleeping bags with leg holes, and just wear it all the time

[@atlas3816]

Man your video is so relaxing for me . Subscribing just for that. My winter camping setup goes to about 60 pounds with food and everything i know it's a bit heavy but tried and trusted alwats beats the weight .

[@adventureswithbecketandxena]

Great video. Thanks for the tips. We have had no snow here and I had an overnight hike planned for tomorrow. But we just got a big dump of snow overnight. I'm still going through. This will be my first winter hike. Very excited for it. 🙂

[@JustinOutdoors]

Have fun out there!

[@adventureswithbecketandxena]

@@JustinOutdoors Thanks I will.

[@StoneyOutdoors]

Great video and useful info.

[@bertman4]

Outstanding!

[@Inshore_Angler]

Some very cool tips in there 👍

[@smokinxaiibbq6560]

Great video 👍

[@TheTrailDancer]

Hi vid again bro... I use Hilleberg or Fjällräven for winter tents. ⛺️

[@willkeast7375]

Awesome video Justin.

[@asrlh_sptra_6575]

wow Explored amazing

[@rajibjoshi8868]

Very adventurous good tips

[@stephenkennedy8875]

Brilliant video! 12 hours sleep! I don’t get that in my bed...in my house...with the heating cranked up! 😂

[@mikeghost7788]

Glad you liked the trailtopia food, I eat alot of their stuff. The deserts are freakin amazing!!! Great video Justin!!

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'll have to try out their deserts!

[@richardross7219]

A nice video. Consider adding a couple of techniques. Heat rocks by the fire(not too hot) and put them in shoes and socks to help them dry. A Nalgene bottle(or rock) can be warmed up, wrapped in a towel and brought to bed if you are cold. When expecting a storm, I like to put my poncho over my tent to give the top a bit of protection. After only 40+ years my Army poncho has disintegrated. I recently tried the River Country poncho(its only $10) and was very pleased with it. When out in cold weather I keep a Heatsheet Emergency blanket in my coat pocket incase I fall. Good Luck, Rick

[@bbkim_world]

Wow~Great video!!!

[@tpstrat14]

He didn’t mention that foam sit pad he’s on at 10 minutes. A must bring

[@joshbailey9656]

Very cool 😎!!!!!

[@outdoorsyaaron]

Some good tips here! Subbed

[@tylernblaney]

Great video Justin! Hopefully we can connect on the trail soon.

[@wideopenthrottl]

Looks like a nice public spot, not too remote. Still there are risks, so please stay safe.

[@LuckyTown77]

Reminds me of one winter near Mosquito Creek

[@foreverfvt]

Great , come to Vermont

[@trumpsdagoat1243]

Damn, don’t really know how I came across the channel but awesome content man. Im a fan. Keep it up

[@charliebrennan1943]

First 30 seconds in the video and I’m ready to watch the whole video!!!!!

[@3top5]

Just found this. Thanks.

[@farwestoutlaw]

Hey Justin, I'm a youtube junkie... with that being said, I've watched thousands and thousands of outdoor videos, reviews, etc, etc, etc..... But whenever I think about youtube outdoor gear videos, I think of you. Good job. FYI, love my decathlon forclaz, great tip from other your other videos.

[@chrisardagh]

Nice to see I'm not the only fool in the back country during these conditions ;-). I laughed as almost same tent, I use the Nemo Kanai and also describe it as my winter bombproof. Great channel and hello from YYC!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Misery loves company, haha

[@backyardbugout8150]

Even got a nice mini review of the Tenshi, that’s one I’ve been looking at for this winter but wasn’t sure if it met its price point. Awesome views, and that cold sleep setup looks solid!

[@JustinOutdoors]

I was a little hesitant with the price and would rather see it a couple hundred dollars cheaper. But it has a lot of features for a winter tent that you don't find on anything else, which I think makes it worth it in the end.

[@SnailTrailAdventures]

great video bro!

[@kickstarter905]

great video

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That’s nuts!

[@TD05SSLegacy]

Nice video. Thanks! Couldn’t quite picture that vapor barrier in your tent. Maybe next trip get some footage of it zipped in place. Also don’t you want to use trees as a wind break? Any idea how to decide what is a safe tree vs unsafe and proximity of distance away. I would have thought those low, short trees are pretty robust. But couldn’t see around as to what and how many had already fallen in the area. Some trees in certain geos might be your ‘friend’? Perhaps all these addressed in future videos.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'll definitely get some footage of the condensation curtain down the road. It basically just hangs off the ceiling and acts as a curtain between your head-space and the lower 4/5ths of the tent. For trees, I look at their size, exposure to edge-effect (wind will hit them harder if they are the first trees after an open area), and health. Where I was, the wind was coming from a direction that kept me pretty sheltered, so I tucked myself near some shorter trees.

[@seanschannel6786]

cool tent doe

[@CreatorInTrng]

Well, not everything about the KZbin algorithm is .... (you know), it led me to this site for the first time. And, I'm glad it did. I really enjoyed the vid. Justin seems to know what he's talking about; knows his equipment, and loves the outdoors. I'll be back for more. Just a suggestion (not a complaint! I'm new here) I'd like to see more on the set up and break down. Really important in these conditions. His insight into the cookstove and gas was brilliant as well as setting expectations on winter camping vs. other seasons was spot on. THANKS!

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'll definitely have some more setup and take down content! Probably focused on winter as, like you said, it is a bit more important in winter conditions.