WINTER CAMPING HACKS - Tricks for Staying Warm Camping in a Tent

[@largemarge1603]

2003, we converted a 1997 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. I insulated the box with acoustic insulation, plus three inches of rigid board. I installed 3x1 dual-pane windows. We heat with propane. A five-gallon tank lasts nearly two weeks. After nearly two decades of full-time live-aboard, our rig is constantly evolving.

[@boberwin583]

OK Buddy. I guess you need to know some old boy scout tricks about cold weather camping and winter survival. I know these tricks work. I have slept very comfy in 20 below in a tent with no external heater. If you sleep in a sleeping bag, take off all your clothes and stuff them down by your feet The sleeping bag works best with little to no clothes on. When you wake up, your clothes will be warm because they are in the bag with you. If you are just using blankets that can shift around and uncover your feet, then I would get rid of all that and just keep 1 blanket and a good cold weather bag. If you get 2 bags, zip them together so that Coda can be under the covers also.

[@sweettee3647]

You should get a wool blanket. Like a Army style blanket and wool. Socks. They have those stores where you can buy army stuff. You can also get them on ebay.

[@trevorensrud571]

That mullet beard combo is gettin pretty epic!!

[@1950harleycharley]

Love your videos...reminds me of my wacky cousin...enjoying life the way he likes to enjoy it...you have that big kid aura that makes everyone like you and what you do.

[@sreetglidemikej6698]

Heated socks were a nice touch,seems like they would be the most beneficial besides the sleeping bag of course. Great tips.

[@micjam1986]

I found my best winter camp hack... a 4' x 4' fleece blanket over my head and arms.. No mummy bag clostrafobia but i'm covered and it lets the moisture out.

[@robertottwell605]

Phil lay the 12 volt blanket on the bottom and sleep on top of it. They draw not much power so you can have one for you and one for koda . I sleep in the liner of a military jacket and a poncho liner with the bag on top that way your not all confined in the mummy bag. It works really good.

[@jackirichard414]

Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@JB50713]

She’s such a good dog. An easy trick for warmth while camping in the cold is to boil enough water to fill a Nalgene bottle. Put the hot bottle in a sock and stuff it into the foot of your sleeping bag. Works really well!

[@matthewwayneotto5759]

Heated socks are great for skiing we mount the power supply on the boot

[@denos.2688]

I enjoyed this video.

[@MrPoolen]

Sierra designs back country bed. Game changer for those of us that dislike the restriction of mummy bags.

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

Down blankets in the roof top tent make it epic

[@CaptainGnarkill]

Heated socks man. Genius

[@KGB1965722]

Just found your channel a couple days ago. Very cool! Love your Jeep setup! And, LOVE your enthusiasm! High fives from Montreal, Quebec, Canada! (I've never done any overlanding, but, I've done more than my share of winter camping. Keeping warm always a balance act when out in the winter! Have fun! I look forward to watching more of your adventures.

[@thetommantom]

I got a thin cotton sheet a heavy woven cotton blanket and a flat cotton sheet that's got sewing patterns I think of it as a shirt sweater and jacket

[@tismyelevate9748]

DTM That intro of jumping your truck in slow mo is cool👍🏽 Appreciate your videos n places you show us.

[@kennybyrd770]

Ok Phil! Old man chat here, get a good sleeping bag. They work off your body heat,lose the layers .

[@TheDude_Abides_]

I second this. After many nights camping in alpine wilderness, I can say a quality sleeping bag makes all the difference.

[@richardlyyski5518]

America.🇺🇸 !

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

Gotta disagree...layers are are important.

[@radman9999radman]

I used to like the mummy bag but switched to a North face duo for my rtt it’s huge warm with plenty of room to turn every side and direction.

[@kevinray3240]

I gotta get some of those socks!

[@jackirichard414]

Hi Phil and Koda.

[@BigRigRich]

Texas. I got a spot just outside San Angelo, TX you can camp at.

[@ajachase6211]

Mullets looking great dude 😎

[@theshadow7205]

Hey you could always put a stove jack through the roof of your roof top tent and install a small wooden stove. LOL, might be the first one ever!

[@concretejungle77]

Bro they have great sweaters for dogs they need in the snow especially the short haired dogs, also man look into shoes for him also they are super cheap and good for their paws in the cold around camp !

[@afallencheetah6610]

Hey Phil, I got a recommendation for a really good sleeping bag. Its called a Wiggys Bag. They are used by US special forces and are made of a duck down material. Bit expensive at about $200 but I've had one for over a decade. Slept in -20 in a hammock no problem and in the summer.

[@afallencheetah6610]

Also: DO NOT SLEEP WITH HANDWARMERS!!! Doesn't matter if its a usb or a chemical heater there is a chance that they can overheat and catch fire. Please be safe mate, and mob on.

[@sco3592]

Wiiggys are great. Not duck down but lamalite

[@hawkesoutdoors]

nice video

[@turisteandoentexas]

Just Subscribed to your channel and I'm so excited to be here and get more ideas!!! Great life 👍

[@jasonmarkley6164]

could have used some of these this weekend :)

[@sierramantrvlnus]

I dig my electric socks to man!

[@Bumpathena]

We sprinkle cayenne pepper in our socks for skiing

[@johnryan115]

I'm always dtm when I hear that theme music!!! 🤙🤙🤙

[@getrickygervaisstuff]

You're funny as hell brother.

[@fastgurrrl]

I am so curious about your next set up. I think if you ride/have ridden moto for sometime dealing with layers and assists for weather is easier. Cheers babe.

[@simcoebackcountry5998]

Hey Phil, Check out LoLo Overland. They are building self contained diesel heater units that can heat an RTT. All you need is a power source.

[@Adiscretefirm]

I think Bison is building him a truck camper, he doesn't need long term heat solutions for the rtt.

[@keithherring5462]

Yea there only 700$ 😂

[@MrBaseballZack]

What is the brown patagonia jacket you have on!?

[@jannezack]

I’m too claustrophobic for a mummy bag and can’t sleep in a coat either. I’ll have to do more blanket layers I suppose. I have a rechargeable hot water bottle that can warm up the foot area before climbing into bed. So how cold was it over night?

[@wdjones4735]

Love the socks! 🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦

[@robertyoung8289]

You should of bought the three pack of heated socks for your third member! 😃

[@knoticalknots]

You still havent said how many amp the blanket is and how much did it use of the jackary in how long?

[@WoolyColdie]

heated socks is overkill lol. Just have a decent sleeping bag and layer up.

[@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962]

You can just heat water in your stanless bottle and put that by your feet. How did the battery pack do with the dc blanket?

[@stevechilds4043]

Brother, what brand is that power box you have in the tent with you?

[@datnotme9921]

?Is it possible to put that camp tent set-up on a Ford e350?

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

I would be grateful if you explained why you still use a camcorder rather than a camera to make your videos. I don't know much about making videos and am considering buying Sony's zv1 as a starter tool. Do you think camcorders are better ?

[@louie.s]

'How you treat your animals tells me all I need to know about you'.. I got my dog a jacket in the winter, she loves it and it keeps her warm when we are outside..

[@BGknicks]

Awesome video!!! How many miles do you have on the truck now?

[@rrr_rozell7992]

I love electric weird stuff! Hahaha

[@babyyoda9469]

Good morning Phill. You are now craving bacon🥓🥓🥓Best Regards

[@heatherb1361]

Cool vid! I need those heated socks! What brand power bank are you using?

[@guidok3762]

Great video, keep up the good stuff and hit the road! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸✌️👍

[@ZacTexC]

I might’ve missed it but how cold was it?

[@everycoLor_312]

*WHAT KIND OF BIKE ARE YOU MOBBIN ON???*

[@jmstew642]

Dodgemahall was way more comfy... Just saying!

[@chrisderouchey1491]

Where was this? My husband ran into you in KOFA this weekend so I had to come see what your channel was about. Cool setup.

[@jazzman5598]

Hey Phil!

[@patriciam4123]

That's the luckiest dog ever 😂

[@yourworstnightmare5902]

Went to check out the electric blanket, using the link to Amazon. Probably not something you want to purchase according to the reviews!!!

[@southernrockiesselfreliance]

What spot where you in here? Couldn’t have been too far from here at that point. Lake Meredith probably wasn’t that warm🤣unless you got lucky

[@Paintbl99]

You're my favorite

[@WatsonAndDrone]

$100 diesel heater with an insulated duct running to tent door..

[@douglasharley2440]

after recently getting and installing an 8kw diesel heater i got for $160 which EFFORTLESSLY keeps my tiny house 80 degrees during 20-30 degree weather (more than 10 days so far and have 1/3 left on first 5l tank fill-up), i was thinking the same thing!...but it needs to be a bit away so that he doesn't die from the fumes, because the tent is basically open to all gases. maybe mount it on the front of the truck? not sure how to make it work exactly... :/

[@bquade70]

Awesome bro... Great to watch all your great vids 👍👍. Lake Havasu, AZ. Ya got to hit us up down here and get some vit. D! Keep on mobbin' 👌

[@chrisderouchey1491]

My husband just ran into him in KOFA here in AZ over the weekend! Curious to see when that video comes out!

[@errolhook3975]

Gnarly mullet. Achy breaky heart man.

[@Merc399]

Bruh my girl and i been living out a kia soul for a year travelling the country. Too lazy to edit the vids together lol. Were tryina upgrade soon to a 4x4 and see if theres any cool ppl to caravan with

[@123456BILLY]

Was that Doritos or burritos now coda under the covers at the foot of the bed. Poor dog

[@wazzyman2875]

👍👍💪💪💪💪✌✌

[@Bolt1194]

Somehow your video was chocked full of ads

[@dpl2617]

If I was climbing Everest maybe... But dude, seriously give me a real RV..

[@johnmartin6160]

The fact that you’re needing heated socks shows how wrong you’re doing it. Can’t wait to see you back in a camper, Bison FTW...