For RTT users....extreme cold?

[Borrego60]

I am running a Proplex hs2000 heater when it get really cold, a couple of real good bags and that is it, I do not run it all night just in the morning to take the chill off and just before we go to bed. I have a RTT and it works very well.

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

AT PROPEX portable heater + EEZI AWN RTT = warm comfortable cozy nights.

 

[007]

do tell! I've always thought about experimenting with stowing my T Top with the annex walls. Right now, I keep them in a duffle bag that only bring when needed, because they are a piece of work to install in camp. Keeping them attached would be sweet.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/93365-T-top-RTT-Wall-modification-great-for-winter-camping?p=1258524#post1258524

 

[JFarris]

Is there a cheaper way of putting together the Propex2000, like what AT sells?

 

[Zigzagn]

I spent a few nights in my RTT just after Christmas. It got down to -22c one night. I have a Columbus Variant with the optional winter hood. I was warm enough in my -20 rated bag and additional-14c liner, but at that temperature the foam mattress was hard as rock. I got out my electric blanket that plugs into the cig lighter and placed it on top of the mattress and I was cozy as any one could possibly be! The warmth from the electric blanket softened the mattress and the heat radiated up into my bag. I do have a dual battery set up and would not recommend this if you were running just 1 .

 

[Deleted member 48574]

Zigzam,

Where did you get that blanket? THAT is what I need!

Brand? Price? Vendor?

Regard
Craig

 

[pray4surf]

Craig - Probably this one or one similar

12V Heated Mattress Pad
Amazon Link

Makes a world of difference - but without a second battery, you'll probably find yourself looking for a jumpstart in the morning. We use ours to warm the bedding up before we crawl under the covers, then again in the early pre-dawn hours if needed....

 

[Ray Hyland]

For sleeping in extreme cold I would just get a good sleeping bag. You need a bag anyways, if it looks to be a cold trip, bring the extreme bag.

I have found that sleeping in a tent around -30 or -40 that a big challenge is closing it up in the morning. Condensation from breathing will freeze to your tent. On a canvas tent, this can make it difficult to fold in the morning. I find in those conditions I prefer to sleep in the truck, or in a small 4-season tent. In the Canadian winters I am currently using the Nemo Tenshi, which has an internal condensation curtain. It works very well.

 

[Scoutn79]

I would suggest not using a truck mounted type camper. Reason being if you need the truck to scout around, retrieve game, rescue another stuck truck or make a run to town you have to take down camp and that could leave your hunting partner without shelter. I would go with a pop up...not the best insulation wise but there are things you can do to help and make a difference if you don't mind doing some work. Plus many, especially new ones, have a heater, stove, sink two beds, more room to hang wet gear to dry store your clothing/gear etc.
I used to hunt out of a tent and it was never a big deal to be without any amenities, I backpacked in the winter many times and have been caught in my fair share of snowstorms doing so. But, as I get older I like a nice warm place to dry out and rest after hunting the mountains all day. PLUS a inside toilet is nice in the middle of the night when it's real cold. Some pop ups have a cassette toilet, we use an old 25' pull behind hard side camper now....
Darrell