Summary of "24 Tricks to Staying Warm"
Key Tips for Staying Warm:
- Hydration Bladder: Fill a summer Hydration Bladder with hot water and wear it under winter clothes for warmth (lasts over 8 hours).
- Adhesive Body Warmers: Use these to stick on your base layer (not directly on skin) for heat that lasts over 12 hours.
- Hot Water Bottles: Great for preheating sleeping bags and keeping warm; can also use Nalgene bottles filled with hot water.
- Down Camping Slippers: Lightweight and warm for inside tents or sleeping bags.
- Dry Socks: Change into dry socks before bed to prevent cold feet; air out wet socks by the fire if necessary.
- Quality Sleeping Mat: Invest in a sleeping mat with a high R-value (6-8 for extreme cold) to insulate from the ground.
- Proper Sleeping Bag: Choose a correctly sized sleeping bag, ideally rated 20 degrees lower than expected temperatures.
- Balaclava: Effective for keeping the head warm and can be used in multiple ways.
- Layering: Use a base layer, mid layer, and outer shell to manage body temperature and moisture.
- Kids’ Clothing: Opt for jackets with longer sleeves instead of gloves for children to keep hands warm.
- Heat Reflectors: Create a heat reflector using logs or rocks to increase warmth from campfires.
- Stay Hydrated and Nourished: Eat and drink proactively to maintain body heat.
- Moisture-Wicking Socks: Prefer these over thick socks to prevent restricted blood flow and wet feet.
- Insulation from Ground: Use a sleeping mat or backpack to insulate against cold ground.
- Warm Clothes Storage: Store clothes in the sleeping bag to keep them warm for morning use.
- Windbreaks: Set up tarps as windbreaks to maintain warmth.
- Hot Tents: Consider using heated tents designed for cold weather camping.
Recommended Gear:
- Arctic Oven Igloo Hot Tent: Tested for extreme cold.
- Feathered Friends Snowy Owl Sleeping Bag: Rated for extreme temperatures.
- Exped R8 Sleeping Mat: Highly rated for insulation.
- Baffin Boots: Known for extreme cold weather protection.
- Outdoor Research Altitude Mittens: Durable and warm.
- Western Mountaineering Flight Pants: Lightweight and warm.
- RefrigiWear Polar Force Sweatshirt: Rated for extreme cold.
- Canada Goose and Kovic Parkas: Highly regarded for warmth in extreme conditions.
Presenters/Sources:
- Luke from the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel.
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
