i live in a cold climate in the winters, several below freezing days. What’s the best way to stay warm while camping?
What’s the best way to stay warm in my rooftop tent?
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Purchase a good 800+ down fill sleeping bag.
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Not sure what floor you have, but a nice layer of insulation underneath you will work wonders. I have a tarp as the very base, then a 1/2in foam pad, then whatever you usually have on top of that.
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A bag rated 20 deg colder than what you will be sleeping in ( bag ratings are survival ratings not comfort ) fleece or other warm blanket under you and another one for tossing over you . Good thermals , thick socks , sleep with thin gloves on and wear a Beeni . If you keep your extremities warm the rest of your body will stay warmer .
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That! I’ve hammock camped in single digit temps. A good down sleeping bag and a balaclava or hood for your head will keep you warm. Why would one rely on a tent to stay warm? Never understood the heater approach. What a pain in the neck.
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Good sleeping bag and some extra blankets as noted. I am north of you in BC, a small battery operated fan to pull air out really helps with condensation.
If you are looking for heat the chinese diseal heaters work very well - but you then need a battery to run it. A Jackery 240 will run mine, BUT I only use it when I need to be in the tent early to warm up so I can read. And then early in the am so I can dress in a nice warm space.
If you are looking for heat the chinese diseal heaters work very well - but you then need a battery to run it. A Jackery 240 will run mine, BUT I only use it when I need to be in the tent early to warm up so I can read. And then early in the am so I can dress in a nice warm space.
if you can get it up the ladder...these make pretty good rtt heaters (good ventilation is still a must for obvious reasons...)
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Besides the warm sleeping bags, high insulating mattress and fat dogs, there's another option that makes your tent actually warm...
Chinese air heaters!
Especially if you drive a diesel because you don't need to bring a different fuel.
We have a thread somewhere in the forum but don't hesitate to ask.
Chinese air heaters!
Especially if you drive a diesel because you don't need to bring a different fuel.
We have a thread somewhere in the forum but don't hesitate to ask.
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Bring and sleep with your significant other. I've heard that 12v electric blankets are available and work very well also if you have a suitable power source.
I came across this forum a couple of days ago and it made me curious if there were any heated tents out there so far I've only found one brand that claims to have a heated RTT. This is their website Alpine Heated Tent. Other than that I can't find any other brands doing something like that. I'm curious to see if you guys can find anything else.
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If your RTT has a fly...ditch it. Usually cold temps are a result of clear skies, so soak up all the solar heat you can. Also...tuck in a blanket on the alum. supports once you’re inside. Crack the windows just enough for air flow. And like everyone is mentioning...a good fart sack ;-)
You'll be snug as a bug...until you rise and shine
You'll be snug as a bug...until you rise and shine
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Eliminate the space between the tent and the truck if any. If you have cold air over and under your tent, good luck.
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In my RTT I use a -20 bag and ive woken up to icicles on the outside of the sleeping bag. I got my bag from cabelas.
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ALPINE OVERLAND GEAR / TENTS
Stay warm in the POLAR heated rooftop tent, powered by solar energy. This hard-shell tent is perfect for outdoor adventures. Stay cozy and eco-friendly!
www.alpineoverlandgear.com
150 Amp-Hours over 6 hours is 300 Watts of electrical power. I have a small heating pad, the kind you put on your back, that uses almost 50 Watts. My guess is they put a heating pad under the mattress, though I wonder if it will really do much good. Perhaps it just comes with an electric blanket.
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I actually just looked into this, they have an AI bot on their website. They use a 12v 300 watt heating element. Honestly sounds like something that’d solve my issue…ALPINE OVERLAND GEAR / TENTS
Stay warm in the POLAR heated rooftop tent, powered by solar energy. This hard-shell tent is perfect for outdoor adventures. Stay cozy and eco-friendly!
150 Amp-Hours over 6 hours is 25 Watts of electrical power. I have a small heating pad, the kind you put on your back, that uses almost 50 Watts. My guess is they put a heating pad under the mattress, though I wonder if it will really do much good. Perhaps it just comes with an electric blanket.
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I suspect they used something similar to one of these 12 Volt Heating Blanket and 12v Heater or a 12 volt heated mattress pad. They are mostly used in the trucking industry but mostly like a heating blanket to keep you warm while sleeping. I have my doubts but keeping warm if you need to be in the tent due to weather but awake
Well I just ordered one! It says it’ll ship out in 45 days, I’ll keep y’all updated if it’s actually worth buying. Worst case scenario I just return it.
