Winter Camping and Staying Warm at Night

How I keep warm at night while winter wild camping. Covering gear, clothing and other methods I use to make winter camping in the snow and cold an enjoyable night to remember.

[@Penguinz4LOLZ]

Awesome video. I'm 19 and I have a physical condition that keeps me from being able to go out into the wilderness and do these things. Your videos give me a feeling of comfort and freedom. I want you to know that you're really helping people by doing what you're doing. We enjoy everything you do. Thank you. Just watching you experiencing the wilderness gives me a sense of freedom. I love you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Alex and thanks for those kind words and it's great that the vidios are helping you and you enjoy them thanks Pat

[@alicehallam7949]

Alex4Lolz Dear Alex, I am in Colorado, USA. I enjoy nature and outdoor adventure and thought that I might suggest a few KZbin channels to investigate. 🎈 G_Bear channel is a man who is building a home himself out in the desert wilds near Tucson, Arizona. He shows ways to live off-the-grid (own power) in the extreme summer heat. 🎈 KennethKramm channel he's an East Texas naturalist, I think. He shows his area and how to prepare camping food! 🎈 Robert_Witham channel he has some looks at the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous in Ehrenburg, Arizona, and the desert lands there. This part of Arizona stays warm all winter so people bring their camping vehicles there to get away from the cold North in the upper US (and from Canada). Some areas you can camp for free all winter on desert land where you have to leave it in summer (TOO HOT!!). 🎈 Hope you can find ways to be outside!! Even camp in a safe area behind your house!! When the weather is okay, we cook outside, listen to the crickets, and sleep under the stars. ⛺

[@richardbellingham132]

Hi Patrick, I'm a new subscriber via your exploration videos I find your camping videos are equally enjoyable in fact I may have to give wild camping a try. Wishing you all the very best and keep up the good work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@richardbellingham132 thanks Richard, my channel started off just as wildcamping but my interests are varied hence my vidios are, all the best Pat

[@Galaxyofbrian]

@Wroger Wroger The person isn't obliged to say anything at all and was merely giving a compliment, so what's it too you? Actually you're name says it all.

[@ourtechwriter]

Patrick, you are a treasure, sincerely meant. I've watched this vid with friends and we appreciate you and your genuiness!

[@davidcann6021]

One thing to supplement with your hot water bottle, a thermos. You can boil up the water to keep for a brew etc but also instantly top up your hot water bottle. I've used it while regular camping and its great :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

David Cann

[@laurafear3853]

David Cann Does the water taste of rubber Dave? Tried it once but I filled it up before I left. It want brand new is this a factor?

[@shaunsprogress]

@@laurafear3853 From the thermos? You should always wash it out first, don't drink water from the hot water bottle if that's what you mean?

[@laurafear3853]

@@shaunsprogress Rubber hickory with coffee mate changed my pallet

[@stuartedwards843]

This is a great video. I'm quite new to wild camping and done three so far over the summer - loved it! Look forward to trying a winter camp - just building my skills / confidence and your videos inspire! Thanks Pat 😊

[@Pleasebepleasant]

Thank you, great vid. Can’t wait to do my first wild camp in winter this year!

[@My24hradventure]

I really enjoyed this video! I'll definitely refer back to it again in the coming weeks. Cheers, Jonathan

[@simonfreeman6790]

Great little spot for a pitch. I enjoyed the tutorial on winter camping, very informative and some funny snippets too.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lovely spot this, planning to camp here in a month or so, thanks Pat

[@rociorivera563]

Thank you Patrick for the tips! Can't wait to try some of your suggestions on my first backpacking trip next month.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Rocio Rivera Hi Rocio glad you found the video useful, hope you really enjoy your first backpacking trip, all the best Pat

[@chv72]

Excellent camping in the middle of breathtaking views! Thanks for tips for keeping warm! Greetings from Canada!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

RpetsAndUs Himust of missed this comment ,nice to hear from Canada and thanks for comments,Pat

[@jayragen4207]

Thanks! Very helpful tips!

[@owlinthewood]

I enjoyed your film, that's a great wee spot you've found. I do everything that you do save the hot water bottle, though I've often thought about it. I too suffer from cold feet, I used to zip up my down jacket, pull the sleeves inside out and then put it down to the bottom of my sleeping bag with my legs inside, effectively doubling the thickness of the lower third or so of the bag. I haven't been camping for a while, your film inspires me to get out again. I live on the edge of the Cairngorms so no excuses.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi andy you sound like you live in a great location, highest point in Peak District is around 2000 feet on Kinder Scout, wish we had your mountains down here. For cold feet while sleeping nothing beats a hot water bottle, will need extra fuel and possibly need heating up in night but worth it for extra warmth at night and knowing that does,nt matter how cold it is you will be warm, thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@hoostra7202]

I think your first tip: keep out of the wind is often overlooked. And so is your last 😉. You have one of my favourite KZbin channels. So much warmth, love and humour in your vlogs. Greetings from 🇸🇪.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow, thanks!...you have to have humour, it helps so much with life....all the best Pat

[@TheVespap200e]

Thanks Patrick for all the great tips to keep warm. Like you said, if your cold,you are not having fun.The hot water bottle is a must for me also! Love those down filled booties. I will have to get me a pair too.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Revo Runner Hi glad you enjoyed vid quite a simple one to film all in one place. So many different ways people have of keeping warm. The down booties worked well although needed socks under as they did not feel substantial but that is the lightweight down I suppose. Hopefully won,t be needing them for next few months as weather warms up, be looking at ways of keeping cool then hopefully. All the best Pat

[@canopus101]

I like a nip or five out of a hip flask too! Nice taste and warms the inner man.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I definitely can second that, adds a little extra pleasure to any camp, thanks Pat

[@SonofChurchill]

Watched for second time. Cheers Pat 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Early one this Ence, but basically covers all my gear I take now, thanks Pat

[@george.scrase8117]

Great advice that many others fail to take time to showcase as important, nothing worse than being out in the wild and being unprepared and cold or wet over night keep up your advisory videos mate, they are important and of great value.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks George, yes every bit of kit is important, forget one item and things can be uncomfortable, all the best Pat

[@Samuel-tg1rn]

Absolutely tremendous video Patrick. I'm 21 and new to wild camping, and I'm guessing your videos will help me progress. Thanks again, really appreciate it.

[@deckiedeckie]

I hail fm NW Spain ...back in the 50s when we lived in old stone houses w/no heat and -15 centigrade outside...we used them rubber bottles filled w/hot water to warm the beds (specially at the feet)....

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes you can ,t beat a hot water bottle for keeping warm especially your feet, thanks for comments all the best Pat

[@nogoodvideos001]

Fantastic information, hot water bottle, so simple.... I remember ice in the inside of the Windows, try telling kids today, they won't believe you. Seriously thinking about an exped 7 myself. Thanks for another great vid, happy camping.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+David Hailwood Hi David The hot water bottle must be one of the cheapest and effective things I have bought just £5 and such a effect. would definitely recommend Exped mattress for winter camping certainly makes a difference, would not contemplate sleeping on snow without one now. I remember once when my windows were so iced up I put a electric radiator on the windowsill to melt it, ended up cracking the glass window, my dad was,nt please at all. Thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@timb171]

+David Hailwood Due to cost I've been using the Robens Primacore 6.0 it's about half the cost of a Thermarest or an Exped. The 6.0 is 6cm thick and filled with primaloft for insulation and it's about 500g. I use it with a reflective mat. It's mummy shaped so it fits inside my bivi bag. They also make one that's square and a bit thicker, although it is heavier too. You do gets what you pays for, so it's possibly not as good as the Exped or Thermarest offerings, I've never owned one of the others so I've no way of comparing, but the Robens has worked well for me, and seems to be of decent quality. Just thought I'd mention it, as I personally find the expeds a bit spendy.

[@nogoodvideos001]

+timb171 thanks for the advice👍

[@johnb365]

I also remember ice on inside of window, and.. scraping to see if it had snowed yet. Great video Patrick. thanks. atb

[@cees123456789]

David Hailwood rr

[@jimmylees8560]

love your videos pat, i don’t usually subscribe to anything but these wild camps you are great. ive decided to give it a go myself and bought a vango blade 100, i’m going to try camping just over the hill from you in dovestones. keep up the good work.

[@waymarkerbushcraft]

Nice video Patrick, some good tips. I hadn't seen those booties before and never thought of hot water bottle either. Thanks for filming, Andy.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Waymarker Bushcraft Hi the hot water bottle cheap and so simple can transform a winter camp into pure luxury, booties good as well but a bit expensive but anything rather than cold feet, thanks for watching and comments Pat

[@keithrocheirl]

Thanks for making this, i enjoyed it.

[@anthegone2657]

Thank you for the great video and ideas!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Ant glad you enjoyed video, good to put all ideas in one video, thanks Pat

[@kungfumaster8171]

Hahahahaha love your keeping warm tips. Water bottle and flash all you need. "Adds to the experience" Excellent.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there yes if its cold and snowy, and your prepared and kitted out well you can have a great time and be nice and warm, all the best Pat

[@cheeserolls8238]

In a word, ‘Brilliant’. Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, I have just done a update, just last week, thanks Pat

[@malp6280]

only just came across this,, another good way of keeping warm is either making a wind break with natural vegetation or using a frame of old tent pole & old tent material, it doesn't need to be huge just 24"+ high from the ground helps loads.. also if your using any thermal material its best beneath your sleeping bag rather then under the air bed.... I know when I've been out & about I'd rather pick a sot lower down a hill/valley even if it means tenting up early or slightly later then planned.... erm whisky :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Malcolm yes a bit of natural shelter really helps especially if you can get protection from the wind, thanks for advice, Pat

[@onjlover]

Excellent and interesting video ,very informative too .Thank you ,so much. We enjoy camping so much and adverse weather conditions seldom discourage us . We recently fought against heavy rain while putting up our 4 man tent,,needless to say we had a wonderful nights sleep. Another tip is to wear thermal long John's under your pyjama trousers .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Billy cunningham Hi Billy and thanks for comments like you say if you are prepared and have the right gear you can have a amazing time anywhere in any weather conditions, long John's are great for keeping warm, must admit I ,be not worn pajamas since I had my appendix out 30 years ago, thanks for your interesting comments Pat

[@alicehallam7949]

wow forever One of my great experiences was alone in a mountain meadow in Park County, Colorado. A long summer thunderstorm with crashing lightening and driving icy rain. My tent was bouncing, I was holding it down from the inside! Luckily, I had prepared my tent site for rain carefully in advance, so the water flowed 'round the tent, and I stayed dry. It was a little "scary" but thrilling nonetheless...never to be forgotten!!

[@onjlover]

@@alicehallam7949 so glad you survived the night. It makes for interesting reading, I'm sure you enjoyed the experience... Especially in hindsight

[@alicehallam7949]

wow forever I didn't mention that the storm was in the middle of the night, so I couldn't even jump out to pee! Yes, it was more fun to think about after morning arrived, and I was so relieved and knew that I was okay! 😀

[@Godisfirst21]

THANK YOU for being the first wild camping video I've seen to recommend a HOT WATER BOTTLE. OMG, I LOVE these. I use them at home in the winter and I wrap it in a towel.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sherri, for me it transforms a cool night into a luxurious warm night in a tent, pure heaven and so simple and cheap, thanks Pat

[@Godisfirst21]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I use one indoors in the cold months, as I don't like any heat on at night. I wrap it in a towel and I call it my hot water bottle boyfriend. He keeps me warm all night long, haha.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Good video that Patrick very informative for those who are needing info on what gear to use to keep warm whilst winter wild camping.Makes the night all the more enjoyable when you have a good warm cosy sleep.ATB.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

hi Andy yes I thought I would put all my ideas in one video, find it also attracts other peoples ideas at same time, thanks for watching and all the best Pat

[@mpmansell]

Thanks :) It's nice to have a video that is about practical matters from someone who has the experience. There are too many videos which are basically filled with fluff and people pretending to have skills that it gets really frustrating (and not a little scary when you consider that the sheep will follow and those of us with experience nearby have our days ruined rescuing them).

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mark yes I ,am a practical person and like things to be presented right and no waffle, a lot of the ways of keeping warm are just common sense to a lot of people but not everybody. All the best Pat

[@paulhughes6764]

Enjoyed the film very much thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Paul Hughes Hi Paul gathered all my ideas about keeping warm into one video, the hot water bottle is the best, all the best Pat

[@richardthomas3382]

Hi Patrick. I was in two minds as to getting this tent... you have just convinced me. now to get approval from the wife :-) I'm originally from Sheffield myself, now living in Italy. love your vids! cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Richard Thomas Hi and nice to hear from you in Italy, certainly a great tent for one man backpacking I ,am sure you will like it, when you get approval of course, all the best Pat

[@nickladey]

this is brill used to do it years ago me and our kid loved it grate informal vid lots of people will be now going camping in the wild thanks to your grate videos you dont need a big tent and all the posh stuff juts the simple things you have thanks for doing what you do have seen yer other camping vids fantastic

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes you can used any old gear and still get out and have a great time, thanks for commenting, all the best Pat

[@saymyname218]

Thanks Patrick..... very good and practical advice ....I shall heed it (y)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

stephen john baldwin Hi Stephen glad it's of use and hope you have a enjoyable camp, Pat

[@rogerparrett3242]

Greetings from the States, Patrick. Excellent video. Good tips... Thanks for sharing. Roger

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rodger glad you enjoyed video good idea to put all my thoughts on keeping warm together, all the best pat

[@billyjeavons]

I remember the ice on the inside of the windows. Pretty patterns

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Billy something out generation just took as normal, s aping the ice off so you could look outside, all the best Pat

[@mattdavis8034]

The hot water bottle takes me back to my childhood also Pat. I'm younger than you at 47yrs but growing up we had no central heating or double glazing but lucky enough to have a gas fire in front downstairs living room and back dining room lol

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Matt, yes a hot water bottle so simple, but so effective, thanks Pat

[@soccerchamp0511]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your gear. I'm taking a trip to Scotland next year, and I've been wondering if it would be feasible for me to take my own gear to do some camping while I'm there. This video helps me get an idea of what I would need to bring. p.s. I suffer from cold feet too, and just bought a pair of down booties not too long ago. Probably the best purchase I've ever made!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes a great idea to do some camping in Scotland, in summer if not camping high up then should be reasonably warm, in winter can be quite severe with snow so be prepared.Down booties certainly help with cold feet, but the hot water bottle is the best and simplest idea for warm feet when sleeping. have a great trip all the best Pat

[@soccerchamp0511]

Alright, thank you for the tips.

[@tonydean2541]

Great video Patrick, some really useful tips, well put across by someone who knows what hes talking about, and that have obviously been gathered through experience and have evolved over time, well worth taking on board, glad i stumbled across it, thanks for sharing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Tony, thanks for comments much appreciated, keeping warm makes a camp in winter a lot more enjoyable, all the best for 2017 Pat

[@tonydean2541]

Hi Pat, Yes im off to Tesco armed with a fiver at the weekend, love the hot water bottle idea, have a great Xmas and 2017 yourself, cheers Tony

[@ForViewingOnly]

Excellent video Patrick! Very enjoyable and some great tips. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and glad you enjoyed the vidio, thanks Pat

[@gaciddawg2627]

Thanks, Patrick! Really beautiful scenery and thanks for the interesting, helpful advice based on your considerable experience.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

GaCidDawg hi and thanks glad the video was useful all the best Pat

[@hikenadventure]

I love your videos, thank you that was very helpful :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

H Mark and glad you enjoyed video, I ,am always thinking of different themes to my camps as I don, t want to repeat the basic camp all the time, all the best Pat

[@RickTimmis]

Love it, great video patrick, thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rick, hope the video was helpful, the water bottle is the best bit of kit to keep warm with all the best Pat

[@RickTimmis]

Yes thank you, that was a top tip. I went and got one today. I got some hand knitted wool socks from my mother in law, and I tested last night, very good. Keep the videos coming they're really good

[@StephenTurnockMIRPCertRP]

Hi Pat it is great to find your channel and catch up on some of your videos. New to the hiking bug and currently getting kit together for a wild camp and really looking forward to that. Currently the kit is about 25Ib without food/water so need to work on that! Also relatively new to the KZbin so its great to see some well put together videos and your attention to detail and experienced knowledge is great. I can relate to the jack frost on the windows - haha giving my age away too! I'm trying to get out most every opportunity in the glorious peak district so hopefully will have chance to catch some warmer wild camps before breaking into a sub zero camp.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Stephen Turnock hi Stephen you,ve picked a great pastime that will keep you entertained and challenged in summer and winter. your pack sounds a bit heavy especially for summer, tent sleeping bag and even your pack itself might be good areas to reduce weight. For winter I usually end up with around 20 lb, got to have the extra gear to keep warm. So you don,t carry too much heavy water try the sawyer mini filter at around £30 can certainly help not carry water. At the end just get out and enjoy once you,ve carried a heavy pack a few miles you,ll soon reduce it. Thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@StephenTurnockMIRPCertRP]

+Patrick Dickinson Thanks Patrick. looking closely at the kit its amazing how the weight adds up for individual items. The pack weight is heavy when empty so i guess cheapest is not best. I weighed water and amazed at what that weighs too... sawyer filter on the way. I like the idea of dropping water off! must be great to live in the peaks. I guess i'll be replacing kit as i learn. Hindsight is great! I think I would be ok at keeping warm given your tips. Stephen.

[@stevemazz3121]

Patrick Dickinson, you are talking about cutting weight but I see you or it appears you are packing a 2.4 kg/5 lbs 5 oz tent. Soulo I believe.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Steve, yes the Soulo is quite heavy at 2.4 Ibs but I tend to use the tent in the Oct to March time when I want to be prepared for windy and wintry weather, I also like the space and height the tent gives me. In summer and warmer weather I use a Rab Ridge Raider bivvy which really reduces the weight. i like a bit of comfort so minimal weight is second place comfort more important up to a point. Thanks for comments Pat

[@TheSelbsters]

Really cool seeing it all brought together. It's a great feeling when you get your 'system' all sorted. Only thing to add is to make sure you go for a tinkle (or more) before you jump in your bag. Nothing worse than that feeling of losing all that warmth at 3am when your bustin'. Thanks for the video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Jon Selby Hi Jon yes it takes a few wild camps to really sort out what gear you need and what suits you part of the fun of building your kit up different set up for winter and summer. Thanks for watching Pat

[@jorvikoutdoors]

Excellent vid again so glad i came across your channel

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi glad you enjoyed the video, using all the different methods of keeping warm can make a winter trip so enjoyable, hot water bottle has to be the simplest and best way of keeping warm, all the best Pat

[@londontrialscat]

The next cast member English soldier for Brave heart. 9:15

[@PatrickLeyGreaves]

Fantastic video. No nonsense just invaluable information. Than you very much.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Patrick, good to put all my ideas in one video, looking forward to getting back out there, one days, thanks Pat

[@Wooley689]

Great tips, and enjoyed the humor as well.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for comments much appreciated Pat

[@bobobobobobobo6633]

hey great video! the way the mattress inflates is pretty neat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jacob, have to inflate it that way as blowing in to it would transfer moisture from you breath into the down inside. It does require a lot of pumps and it certainly warms you up after 30 odd pumps, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@anonymous2513456]

Pee bottle my friend, especially after drinking all that booze. Take an empty 1.5 liter plastic bottle with you, when you wake up in the night to pee, or just before you go to bed, pee into the bottle and take that into bed with you. It is lovely and even means that you do not have to get up, get dressed and go outside. also, that bivi bag will also trap some warm air in and prevent any breezes from stealing warm air from the sleeping bag.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes I do carry one now I use a brightly coloured Nalegene bottle with a wide opening, makes things easier, definitely better than getting out the tent in winter, thanks Pat

[@ajrevenge14]

"And what gets me is that I have ranted against alcohol for 16 years online!" ...

[@branchinghenk]

ajrevenge14 ikr dafuk he talking about?

[@permaculturedandfree2448]

anonymous2513456 Thanks for the tip

[@permaculturedandfree2448]

cindybin2001 I smoke weed....It helps me look after my kids

[@pookleburger]

Very interesting. I can imagine what a kick it must be to be warm and comfortable in the tent in a fabulous location and very cold weather 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes great satisfaction when your gear keeps you safe, secure and warm, thanks Pat

[@stepheneverett6131]

Brilliant,love your videos Patrick .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Stephen, good to put all my thoughts into one video, several years later and my kit has not changed much, thanks Pat

[@andrewpride5230]

Great video..thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that always appreciated all the best Pat

[@tarynrose169]

Hi Patrick, Loved your video, thank you! Could you post the name or website of the German company that you got your down booties (with waterproof over covers) from? And what model or style they are? I live in the USA and I can't find them anywhere. Would be much appreciated!

[@Wastelander13]

EXPED down booty WB Exped is a Swuss brand! If you need more information just let me know! Cheers!

[@samc705]

Old backpackers tip for cold feet Patrick...If you're not wearing your jacket at night then zip it up and slip it over the bottom of your bag,adds another layer of insulation. Love watching your videos mate. Happy camping!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sam I heard of this before , good idea making the most of the gear you,ve got thanks Pat

[@ROGER247]

A very practical video from a man that obviously knows what he's taking about from experience 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Rodger, nice to put all my ideas in one vidio, thanks Pat

[@thegingerpowerranger]

I don't drink my own urine because it's good for me, I drink it because I enjoy it.

[@shanslam1970]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eddiec9566]

The Ginger Power Ranger 😆😂

[@lallenh1]

Stupid

[@noidear7216]

MDMA is very good at keeping one warm, so I heard.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi what is MDMA out of interest, Pat

[@samc705]

Also known as Ecstasy Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I ,ve got it now, should of asked my two sons, thanks anyway Pat

[@G1ZQCArtwork]

One what.??

[@alembicboy]

I Love your videos . I’m learning so much from them. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@dominocus1]

Thank you for the fine video. You have some primo equipment. In my 40+ years of backpacking, your stuff puts mine to shame.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jerry I suppose I,ve built the gear up over last few years, it interesting looking at different gear seeing if it will suit your needs. If you have 40+ years of experience you can probably rely on your knowledge etc to keep you warm. thanks for watching and comments much appreciated, Pat

[@joohop]

Could You Make A Nice Hot Curry On The Camp Stove And Just Fart Into The Mattress Later @ Night To Expand It For Beddy Bye's ?

[@janetogrady]

Watching this in December 2022, good ideas for being warm at home with limited heating. Thanks a lot.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi, yes you can't beat a hot water bottle for simplicity and cost, keeps you lovely and warm in all situations...... thanks Pat

[@talkinglens1]

Lot of insight and great ideas. Thank you very much.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

talkinglens1 Hi and glad it was useful, all the best Pat

[@dougieranger]

Very enjoyable Patrick, it's good to see what others use.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Dougie Hi Dougie I thought the video might generate a few ideas about keeping warm in winter while wild camping everybody has different ways. Sometimes the simplest and cheap way like the water bottle are so effective. Thanks for watching Pat

[@dougieranger]

+Patrick Dickinson My pleasure mate.

[@Gixxk4]

Always enjoy your videos. Lots of helpful tips

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Kind of you to say, thanks Pat

[@dickiedollop]

Great to see your videos again Pat - I hope your keeping well as last time I saw your videos you had a bit of health scare. My wife and I have a Nordic tipi which has a log-burning stove which is brilliant but not as portable as your gear we’ve had some cracking use out of it . Your a true ambassador for the outdoors and brilliant inspiration, stay strong 💪 Your right about the cold and wet when camping as they are a sure fire way to destroy your enjoyment and put you right off camping.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Richard feeling very well, had a check up concerning my thyroid and everything is fine I,am leased to say, hopefully back out camping as soon as pos, but, maybe a while with our lock down, all the best Pat

[@dickiedollop]

Patrick Dickinson Good to hear Pat, it’s turned a bit cold again in South Wales if I did any camping with the tipi in this weather I don’t think I’d do the environment any good with the log burner operating at full tilt 👍🏻 Stay well

[@fraserconnell21]

Proper winter's. I remember them, along with proper summers.Great film as per.! A.T.B Patrick m8.👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Fraser Connell Hi Frazer yes them were the days, more of all the same weather now,never get much snow now, thanks for comments and watching, Pat

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Great video in a beautiful country...I love England! Cheers mate from Virginia!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Alexander Weaver Hi Alexander and nice to hear from Virginia, other side of the world, cold wet and cloudy here roll on Spring, all the best Pat

[@onefoxstudio]

It’s like watching a film made in the 60´s. I love it !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Pat

[@beachamgroup2482]

I discovered marino wool socks from Mountain Warehouse this winter. Warmest socks I have ever had.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I have Merino wool thermo,s and they are nice and warm so can understand the socks, thanks Pat

[@alpine1609]

Good information, probably the best video out there for useful tips on how to keep warm sleeping,

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, nice of you to say, may do another video with updates on my winter kit, all the best Pat

[@alpine1609]

@@patrickdickinson6492 taking the son for his first wild camp in the lakes in two weeks weather depending, just ordered us some down booties and two water bottles. 👍

[@douglasnewlands47]

I really enjoyed your video. Practical and straightforward advice and really helpful. The old hot water bottle is also great if you're out winter fishing, on the boat, or even the bike. A zipped up jacket over your feet is also a good winter warmer. Best wishes Patrick. D.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Douglas Newlands (Dunaskinblue) Hi Douglas Yes out of all the items of kit to keep you warm the hot water bottle was the cheapest, simplest and probably most effective I feel I could camp anywhere as long got hot water bottle and enough fuel to warm water. Zipped jacket over feet sounds good will try it, all the best Pat

[@Stevie671]

Hi Patrick.The hottie is great advice.I tried it recently and it's a game changer.Can I suggest a fleece sheet with a zipper. It operates like an inner bag.They are cheap and work well.Best of all it allows you to wear less clothing and makes for a more comfortable experience.I have tried putting the foil in the bag but it produced dampness from sweating on a -3C night. Anyway, I reckon the trick is get off the ground.Heating the Earth requires gallons of top shelf.Keep up the vids.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Stephen Grange Hi Stephen sounds a good idea like making gear with my sewing machine so fleece blanket and zip should be easy and warm too, thanks Pat

[@fourbees5493]

Pure woollen blankets would be very insulating, not against the skin but wrapped around the sleeping bag. Alternative medicine uses them with various kinds of heat compresses to make the body sweat and detox the body. Great vids.

[@laurafear3853]

What a way to unwind a dream for us at them moment especially in London

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Laura, I would just love to be up there now, very worrying time, hope you are all safely isolated in your homes, all the best Pat

[@Pwecko]

I've been watching dozens of videos about camping in the depths of winter in northern Canada and other frigid places. I've been amazed that people will spend all the daylight hours setting up camp and collecting tons of firewood to keep warm, when all they need is a small stove to boil water to fill a hot water bottle. Water retains heat wonderfully well. A hot water bottle is something you should never be without when you go camping, in my opinion. It saves a lot of hard work and provides great comfort.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes could not agree more, a hot water bottle has transformed winter camping for me. No longer a shivering experience but pure warm luxury in a warm sleeping bag all with the help of a water bottle, all the best Pat

[@lancashirelad2742]

Thanks Patrick some useful information there I have never camped in the snow or winter but will be giving it a go this year. Geoff

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Geoff may sound daunting at first but with warm gear you are fine and the feeling of adventure outweighs everything, all the best Pat

[@jasonsmith6408]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I'm going out this weekend in Virginia's Appalachian Trail. Going to be in low 20's Fahrenheit at night and 40s in day. Would love those insulated sock/boots! Also I just purchased a Snugpak Bunker tent, looks similar design to yours.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jason glad you enjoyed video, when its cold wild camping can be a great experience as long as you are warm at night, the insulated booties helped keep my feet warm but they were not really warm untill in my sleeping bag with the hot water bottle in, thanks for watching all the best Pat

[@jalajchaturvedi1]

Two videos in and really like the way you present your stuff Sir. Could feel the bitter cold that must have been there while filming this. Cheers!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi jalaj, actually it was filmed in Spring, but more comfortable for filming, thanks Pat

[@pinzykins4715]

Thank you for this, I didn't even know such booties existed! Definitely going on the shopping list!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes like I said they are made by exped, bought mine from a german outdoor store, searched round for a good price, very expensive but I don,t like cold feet. The ones I got were the WB type and they have the outer's so you can walk round outside a little bit and keep your feet dry. Bit of info on sizing my feet are UK 9 and I ordered large far to big so sent them back and got Medium which fit nice. I could imagine a ladies foot maybe be 5 or 6 so small might be best size. Hope helpful Pat

[@juliehenna]

Nice camping site and very informative video thanks!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Julia, yes site is only an hours walk from where I live in Sheffield but once up on the moors you feel your the only one there, thanks for comments Pat

[@julieeckhart1496]

Brilliant on the hot water bottle...lol...Thank you!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Julie Eckhart hi Julie the hot water bottle must be the cheapest and most effective way off keeping warm. Boil a pan of water and you transform your sleeping bag into pure luxury in the middle of a cold wild environment, thanks for comment and watching Pat

[@AndyWardle]

Nice one Patrick I would be lost without my foil mat. They're simple but very efficient. My rab ascent 900 bag is getting a bit too warm now. But was fantastic in the cold. Loving the life saving of the exped..😆 Good video. As per. Atb

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Andy “RAINMAN” Wardle Hi Andy yes a simple bit of foil mat so effective . As shown I put it under my exped partly to reflect heat but also in case something sharp tries to puncture my expensive Exped. I had a roll of refletex to make a pot cozy, its foil with insulation sandwiched between thought of making a mat out of that but was very bulky so think I,ll stick with the simple foil mat I,ve got. Must not let the weight and bulk creep up. Your last video on Blencathra was fantastic I like a bit of risk taking you did well on that one. all the best Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@Hugh Jarce yes usually repairable but not welcome on a cold night, thanks Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@Hugh Jarce yes various ways to repair but best is mother a puncture in the first place if possible, thanks Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@Hugh Jarce yes agree with that, Pat

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Hi Patrick. Great advice. I use a water bottle with a cover on it, just to stop it burning me :-). I've just bought myself an exped 7 like yours. A little tip is to squeeze the one way inlet valve, once you have inflated the bed up. This will re- fill the pump area so that the baffles are equal. Thanks for the video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

+Billy Sherratt Hi Billy Must admit the hot water bottle transforms winter camping I feel I could be warm anywhere just by topping up with boiling water whenever it get cold, such a simple but effective item of kit. Good idea to fill the pump area by squeezing valve, forgot to show that. Dare say you,ll be out on your bike more as weather stars to improve. All the best Pat

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Hi Patrick . I've already been camping twice this year on the bike. More to come. All the best to you. Keep those videos coming

[@coocookachoo2806]

Very informative and entertaining as usual. Thanks Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Ross Tapp Hi Ross yes a lot of it is common sense and a few basic ideas, you can get more modern equipment but it comes at a price, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@AnyDayNow360]

I like your ideas, thank you for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Nick, hope it was helpful thanks for watching Pat

[@alpinewonders]

Patrick thumbs up for the down on the feet idea. I have some down gloves from an Everest trip in 1993. It never occurred to me to laterally think and use them on my feet in the night, so thanks!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Anything to keep my feet warm, pack very small as well, the water proof outers on mine mean I can wander outside a bit and keep down inners dry, thanks Pat

[@CTX-wh5qu]

Thanks Patrick, a great informative vid with common sense.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi glad you enjoyed vid and hope some of my ideas are useful, all the best Pat

[@mohartley3736]

stumbled across your youtube vids...first class patrick...i do a bit myself ((wiltshire) and find your no nonsense approach refreshing ..keep up the good work and thanks........mo

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mo, it was fun making the video and combining all the ideas about keeping warm in one video,time passes so quick it will be Autumn in no time and time to get the winter gear out, all the best Pat

[@dannyvan5792]

i like jour video verry good idees for camping thanks greething from belgium from danny boy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Danny, glad you enjoyed the video, hope the information was useful.... thanks Pat

[@zaklowe126]

Great video Patrick. I reckon I'm set for winter now thanks Zak.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Zak Lowe That's great Zak may seem a bit of a challenge when it's cold and wet outside,but once your comfy in your tent you will feel great, all the best for the coming winter, Pat

[@markquinnmarine]

Great video! have used the hot water bottle on long winter hikes during rest stops, my thermos was for tea, my mates was for the hot water bottle.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes for me a essential piece of kit for winter camping, thanks Pat

[@lohne87]

Love your video and style! keep up the good work :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That,s very kind keep getting a few negative comments but majority seem happy with the video, thanks for your comments Pat

[@RichDavey]

Another great video. Well done patrick. Can't beat a wee drop to get you off to sleep. Cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a little drop of what you like always tastes good,thanks for watching Pat

[@singin8324]

Great vid and some good tips👍

[@llcooldadperspective7460]

Nice set up and really great tips👍. Thanks for sharing 😄

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks I ,am sure there are lots of other ideas for keeping warm but hope you found these helpful, Pat

[@smujiodome]

Great video Patrick. I originally watched this last year but only this weekend ( October 2017) got around to trying the silver foil mat. Best thing I’ve ever bought. Only £2.99 from Lidl supermarket. I’ve been camping for many years and never knew about this. Thanks for a great tip. Atb. Stewart from Scotland.

[@cmillar849]

Great video Pat........ Many thanks Jack.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jack

[@LarryBees]

I reused the water from rubber bottle for coffee !! (no rubber taste) and cheap fingerless mitts on 24/7 in cold camps.. great vid Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Larry Bees Hi Larry yes good idea, fingerless mitts I use quite a bit, leaves your fingers free, Pat

[@LarryBees]

great vids Take care Brian..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Larry Bees thanks, Pat

[@chrlmn4326]

Hello Patrick! Big THANK to you for your very good and excellent advice for keeping warm during cold nights! Especially as you sir, I also need something to really keep my cold feet warm! I will look for to find the down-boots from Exped! Very valuable tips you brought to us here! Best Regards from Sweden and Charl

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi from Sweden and glad you enjoyed the video Charl, I would imagine the down boots would be very useful in your country, thanks for your comments Pat