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camping out in cold weather
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:14 am
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:14 am
So I got an invite to go duck hunt Friday Saturday and Sunday in the atchafalaya river basin. I'm not the biggest hunter but with shitty fishing weather I'll probably go. My only concern is the temperature. What's the OB stance on camping in 30 degree weather.
PS. I hate cold weather but I can't stand staying at home when there are potential good trips out there
PS. I hate cold weather but I can't stand staying at home when there are potential good trips out there
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Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:15 am to Elusiveporpi
Bundle up, build a fire, etc.
If you are duck hunting you will be up and moving during the coldest part of the day.
If you are duck hunting you will be up and moving during the coldest part of the day.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:16 am to Elusiveporpi
With proper equipment, I love it.
Will you be in tents or a bunkhouse/trailer?
Will you be in tents or a bunkhouse/trailer?
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:16 am to Elusiveporpi
Dress warm, bring 3x the clothes you think you need, big fire, whiskey.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:18 am to tenfoe
If in tents; a mummy sleeping bag and a mr heater. Dress in lots of layers
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:20 am to tigers win2
Tent. I have buddy with a house boat down there but its filled up this trip. I will bring my generator and a portable heater. Will that actually help any in a tent?
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:22 am to tigers win2
And don't get out of that mummy bag until someone brings you a hot cup of coffee.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:23 am to Nawlens Gator
Good reminder. I need a coffee pot!
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:24 am to Elusiveporpi
A big enough heater will help, but the correct sleeping bag and base layers are more important.
When you've got it all; it's completely comfortable.
When you've got it all; it's completely comfortable.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:27 am to tigers win2
What about socks. Insulated socks? 2 pairs of socks? Also, they start to not fit into my boots.... should I get a pair of boots just for wearing 2 pairs of socks?
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:29 am to Elusiveporpi
Are you in Baton Rouge?
You can get a good pair of smart wool socks from backpacker. They work well.
You can get a good pair of smart wool socks from backpacker. They work well.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:31 am to Elusiveporpi
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Will that actually help any in a tent?
Definitely. Tents hold heat in pretty well. You will still need some ventilation to keep condensation on the walls to a minimum. The ventilation helps if you fart inside the tent too.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:32 am to tigers win2
I use those heat pads in the bottom of my boots. Also in my pockets to warm my hands up.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:35 am to CadesCove
After a duck gumbo those vents will be a necessity. I'll go look at the backpacker.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 9:48 am to Elusiveporpi
Another tip:
I am warmer in my sleeping bag when I have less clothes on. Supposedly it reflects heat better and keeps you warmer. If you're getting a cheap bag, get one that's rated for under 0°. A higher quality one doesn't need to go that cold
I am warmer in my sleeping bag when I have less clothes on. Supposedly it reflects heat better and keeps you warmer. If you're getting a cheap bag, get one that's rated for under 0°. A higher quality one doesn't need to go that cold
Posted on 11/27/13 at 10:01 am to Elusiveporpi
My coldest tent camping adventure...... around 20-25 degrees with 30-40 mph winds with gusts to 50. We were sleeping on a glacier above the clouds so it was cold from every direction.
This post was edited on 11/27/13 at 10:12 am
Posted on 11/27/13 at 10:01 am to Hammertime
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I am warmer in my sleeping bag when I have less clothes on. Supposedly it reflects heat better and keeps you warmer.
I strip down to my boxers even if it's really cold. If you have a cheap bag, put a fleece blanket in with with you and it will make worlds of difference too.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 10:05 am to tigers win2
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My coldest tent camping adventure...... around 20-25 degrees with 30-40 mph winds with gusts to 50. We were sleeping on a glacier to it was cold from every direction.
Wow!
Posted on 11/27/13 at 10:09 am to tigers win2
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When you've got it all; it's completely comfortable.
Till you climb out that sleeping bag.
That is when your nuts pull up to your guts.
Posted on 11/27/13 at 10:46 am to Elusiveporpi
my stance is that i dont let the weather get in my way.
Of course i have awesome cold weather gear, a zero degree bag, and a four season tent which helps.
Of course i have awesome cold weather gear, a zero degree bag, and a four season tent which helps.
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