Winter Camping in Australia (BEST TIPS & HACKS) ...

[@aliciawisdom1721]

remember to dig a gutter system around your tent or swag if it could rain

[@itchyslothballs]

Damn that's a good one!

[@davidhorsey7164]

12v, electric blanket is the go $25 off internet use 4 or 5 nights on a car battery so why don't 4wd supa centre sell them after all you sell nearly everything else 12v, ile even buy 1 if you sell them their heaven on a stick here in tassie

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Top idea mate, I'll look into it! Brenno

[@DallasAya]

WHAT??????????.... That's a good idea, why didn't the voices in my head tell me that, Hu..?????%$##@$@#%#$%$#^%# Yeah

[@philgrizzlyadams]

Put one of those skinny foam mattresses on your chair. Warmer, and no fire danger.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Great idea, I'll try this one for sure!

[@Luceq]

Mate you can set some rocks on the fire and pile under the chair for a more controled and safe heating.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Love this idea Luke. An even better evolution of the idea!

[@davids9450]

@@4wdsupacentreAu For goodness sake just don't use river rocks, they can explode when heated in a fire.

[@maradall]

Wrap that hot water bottle in a towel or other cover, put it in your bed, & it will stay warm all night! Yes, low tech - but low cost, low power consumption, super comfortable on a cold night!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Great idea mate - I'm doing that one next time for sure!

[@rooboy351]

I did a camel trek in the middle of June across SA about 25 years ago and it was my first time using a swag . It was a basically a sheet of canvas with a foam mattress and a sleeping bag 🥶🥶🥶 we had made a camp fire and then we found a big log so we dragged it on to the Fire 🔥🔥 I had wet socks from walking in a puddle so I put my wet socks at the very end of the long log and forgot about them . The next morning I got up The log had 🔥burned all the way along and had burnt my socks as well 🙄 so that was the running Joke at the next camp site 🤣

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

What an adventure mate! At least it's something to laugh about now. Cheers Brenno

[@nicholaskilp4861]

😵the hot water bottle idea is a god damm game changer

[@Graciegunfire]

I run a Zippo hand warmer in my jacket, runs on lighter fluid and goes for about 12hrs, refillable and keeps me really warm. They also make electric ones that are usb rechargeable (haven't tried one yet). Electric heated jackets also look like a good idea.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Top ideas mate, I reckon I'll have to look into em!

[@OpenSS]

My tip would be to make sure you're not planning on using butane for heat or cooking if you know it'll be cold. It won't work below a couple degrees C due to its relatively high boiling point

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Good tip Steve! There's nothing worse than being caught out with a frozen butane canister. Cheers Brenno

[@FrenchcoreFlava]

What tip do you have instead of relying on it for cooking?

[@OpenSS]

@@FrenchcoreFlava Propane or a shellite/camping fuel burner. I use the bigger propane burner if the family is coming, or my Coleman dual fuel 533 if I'm going alone or with other mates who have their own gear. I use these year-round now that I have them. Butane is still fine if it's going to stay above ~5°C or if you can keep the cannisters warm enough. Isobutane is somewhere in the middle

[@roscored1000]

you can warm them up fairly easily though by putting them somewhere that gets some heat either a clothes bag or similar.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

@@4wdsupacentreAu I read Breeno’s reply in Brenno’s voice 😂

[@roscored1000]

good point about the keys, my car is useless in the mornings if i have forgotten to keep the keys warm.

[@markostler9008]

We put a clean rock near the fire before we go to bed and put it in a pillowcase in the end of the bed...... you can put your feet on it whenever they get cold...... warm feet warm body

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Top idea mate! Just make sure it's not a river rock as they tend to explode violently when heated in a campfire...

[@matthewalex93]

Best winter camping gear is a hot waster bottle

[@5t0l3n1]

Lit my jacket on fire trying to warm my hands up over the fire... ran around like a headless chook till they went out... did the rest of the trip with an armless jacket.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Yikes mate, goes to show how you've gotta be so careful with campfires. Glad you were alright.

[@phillipcave1197]

Can I come camping with you guys.

[@Br4ido]

When I was younger I didn't realise there was winter and summer sleeping bags, had a summer one in the middle of winter in a swag with the new missus haha. She stuck around though!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

She's obviously a winner mate - and we all live and learn!

[@robertwilson1827]

"Bonus" tip! Very clever to make people watch till the end for the algorithm!✔️✔️✔️ Also, having is engage with our tips!✔️✔️✔️

[@grahamehuxley859]

Put a cover on that hot water bottle and chuck it in your sleeping back, keeps the feet warm for hours.

[@DallasAya]

start with cooking oil and toilet paper add some coffee get rid of the bugs

[@campinginthebeautute-9206]

Thanks for this great post, looking forward to more!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidcowan1583]

Camped near a river in the winter and it rained and the water went straight through the tent and ruined all the sleeping bag. Had to sleep in car with no ac was absolutely terrible. Pick you spot to setup carefully.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Oh mate now that's not a fun time at all. Hard lesson to learn!

[@nofefe8539]

Cheers Brenno for the tips 👌🏽 #Luxshu

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Cheers legend, go the Luxxy! Brenno

[@davidhorsey7164]

Hi Brenno the 12v, electric blanket I've got runs off a cigarette plug it's 4 years old n still going until I install my diesel heater n there's another idea, is the only heating I have as I live in a 70s, toyota coaster in tassie you can also get a 12v, electric top or travel blanket shiploads we're selling them a while ago run a battery flat in30 Min, n melt the wire no good, n too dear n yes I'm a tight arse as I'm a pensioner the Australian spec , under blanket electric blanket has a pressure switch in it so it doesn't come on until you lay down so I lay a large bag of clothes on the bed 20 Min before I go to bed n I'm getting into a warm bed that way and I wouldn't have said about it unless I new it would sell besides I'm so confident when you get them in send 1 to 4wd suppa centre lampton ave, hobart so I can buy it so give 4x4 27 crew a mystery box of them n send em some where cold n there's half your advertising done besides I want see the look on Shaun's face when he finds out how good they are no more cold swag just warm n toasty cheers Dave h,

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Dave you're living my dream in a Coaster mate - I'm building a Hiace camper van at the moment but a Coaster is something I am dreaming of! Those 12v blankets have come a long way, I'm definitely looking into them mate. Stay warm down in Tassie, fingers crossed me and the missus will be there later this year if the borders open up again... cheers for watching and commenting mate, Brenno

[@neilkemp9118]

Electric blanket 12v low power draw a big tick. Zippy hand warmer or two they go all day on one fill, 3m sq marquee easy to put up lots of shelter during the day and night. Big tick to thermals and oil skin padded vest means you are never cold. Good post keep it up

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks for the tips! Great ideas

[@jeffreywilkes606]

What's the camp jacket you wear

[@garyandthebat]

Excellent tips. Thanks.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Glad they were helpful!

[@samuroy-c2f]

Mate can u camp in the redtail overland

[@adjrasta9365]

Milwaukee heated jacket

[@adjrasta9365]

Milwaukee heated jacket

[@theescapedfamily4174]

This is great. Thank you for sharing

[@bignedau]

You can also put those hand warmers in your shirt collar, keeps neck and shoulder warm.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Top idea mate!

[@miklawson211]

I camp in the UK where i live and i went on a 4x4 Safari in the North of England. The night before, i camped in Scotland using my Kings Big Daddy Swag and Kings Awning. During the night it dropped to -10c/14f and when i woke in the morning it was still -5c/23f. The inside of my Swag was covered in Ice from condensation and my fingers were sticking to the Awnings Ali poles. I brushed as much Ice out of the Swag as i could but because of the cold it took twice as long to strike camp. I travelled home that night but because of rains i couldn't unpack my Swag and Awning to Air them off. Two weeks later the Swag and awning had started going mouldy. I have cleaned both bits of kit off since but because of the lock down i haven't had the chance to use them since. Incidentally, i had a good 4x4 Safari driving around Keilder Forest in the UK but that was the last time i properly got away thanks to Covid.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Now THAT'S cold mate! I'd love to see some photos if you have any!

[@miklawson211]

@@4wdsupacentreAu Unfortunately i didn't take photos of camp, just the 4X4 Safari.

[@j.w.m.rhynejr9766]

Awesome information ! Thanks for your tips to enjoy cold weather times. did some of that in the Army, not much since 1967 to 1977! May change that this year 2021. Thanks again!!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Glad you liked it mate! All I can say is get out and give it a go when you can.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Great tips!

[@Omar-rr6bu]

Any places I can go winter camping where it snows?

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Google maps.

[@HammerRocks]

Not sure I'll do the warm coals under the chain thing. That to me will spread coal dust all over the place unnecessarily and/or create many burn marks on the camp sites. Particularly if on a grassy field.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Needs to be of course done carefully. But done right it's a beauty.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

@Hammer did you see the grassy field that Brenno put it on? No! No you didn’t because you use your brain and not put the hot coals or use this tip if you’re in a grassy field. It’s… you know, common sense! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I swear people are becoming more and more stupid! Ugh!

[@hilux6359]

thanks dude you’re a bloody legend👍🏼

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Cheers for watching mate!

[@the_curry_cruiser]

Did a similar thing. Piled up too many coals underneath the camp stretcher. Sweated like a pig all night. Had to pry the swag from the stretcher the next morning. Good times!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Haha, you feel my pain mate. Gotta be so careful with this stuff. Brenno