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.
Notable Quotes
— 11:17 — « I have owned one of these for several years and I tested it at negative 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It was so warm that we had to open the windows and turn down the stove because it was too hot at negative 60. »
— 12:11 — « The biggest problem with the Feathered Friends snowy owl is that it's way too warm for most camping situations for normal people. »
— 14:12 — « The warmest hoodie in the world is made by a company called refrigerator; it's the polar Force sweatshirt and it's rated to negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit. »
— 14:34 — « When it comes to the warmest jacket in the world, there's no one clear winner; there are several jackets that stand out from the rest. »
— 15:31 — « Canada Goose is a brand that has its roots in Antarctic expedition and cold weather gear; they are transitioning into becoming a high-end fashion brand. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement