Randun
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Great tips! Thank you so much for your time and your help!
Ways to Keep Warm in Your RTT
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ThePartyWagon
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I'm not using anything over the top fancy. There shouldn't be any wool used in most modern down or synthetic bags and if wool is a no-go, use synthetic base layers instead.
My two person bag is a Kelty two person double wide- https://www.kelty.com/tru-comfort-doublewide-20/, this stays in the tent with two pillows, year round. I will always forget a pillow if I have to pack one and I don't sleep well without one so it's been really nice to have two pre packed in the tent.
My main bag for all camping trips is an older Marmot 15* down bag. Might have been called the Pinnacle, same stuff as most other mid priced, down, backpacking bags. I have one other super lightweight travel style bag that can be mixed or matched with other bags for any temp range. Having multiple bags has given me a lot of versatility for different conditions.
Randun
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Thank you so much for your time and your help! I really appreciate it.
Randun
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I have seen those but have never used them. Thank you so much for the tips!
Porkchopexpress
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I'm a little late but different types of wool can be itchy. It might not be an allergy if that's the only symptom. If you are curious, besides getting tested by professionals, you could handle some merino wool at a store and see if it makes you itch as it is very soft. A merino wool blanket would be very expensive but it is great for base layers as it wicks moisture and is very warm.
llamalander
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I'm happy with a 12v mattress pad that I use to heat up the bed before I go to sleep or to warm up a bit in the morning.
I think the max wattage is around 75, but generally I use it on a low setting and only for an hour or less, I can't leave it on or i'll wake up sweating.
From reviews, it looks like it runs at full power on every setting, but cycles with an ever-increasing off period as you turn the setting down.
Not a big hit if running off the battery, if I turn it on while i'm driving, the alternator takes no notice.
I think the max wattage is around 75, but generally I use it on a low setting and only for an hour or less, I can't leave it on or i'll wake up sweating.
From reviews, it looks like it runs at full power on every setting, but cycles with an ever-increasing off period as you turn the setting down.
Not a big hit if running off the battery, if I turn it on while i'm driving, the alternator takes no notice.
mikeyb1976
Member
We haven't hit cold temps, just down to mid-low 30s. I'm a hot sleeper so I don't need much. Wife is on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Standard Tepui mattress
2 Teton Sports 0* bags
Fleece blanket on her side
We just picked up a lil buddy heater to try out on those brisk mornings.
My wife also wears the Columbia Omni-heat base layers and those are fantastic.
Standard Tepui mattress
2 Teton Sports 0* bags
Fleece blanket on her side
We just picked up a lil buddy heater to try out on those brisk mornings.
My wife also wears the Columbia Omni-heat base layers and those are fantastic.
MattJ
Adventurer
Next topic - and believe it or not, I don't think it's one that we've covered in this thread yet! Here we go: breath condensation and keeping your nose warm.
In extremely cold temperatures, I've now got a great system for staying toasty warm in my 0F mummy bag, with an eyeshade on and a fleece hood cinched around the sides of my face (like the Emperor from the Dark Side in Star Wars). That system does a good job of keeping my breath out of the sleeping bag, so it condenses and freezes around the outside of the hood and the mummy rim. However, sometimes the tip of my nose gets cold and stingy. And it wakes me up. I'm wondering if moleskin or first aid tape on my nose would help. I know that ski instructors and yachtsmen use heavy SPF facewax, so I wonder if that would be a good idea. Any advice?
In extremely cold temperatures, I've now got a great system for staying toasty warm in my 0F mummy bag, with an eyeshade on and a fleece hood cinched around the sides of my face (like the Emperor from the Dark Side in Star Wars). That system does a good job of keeping my breath out of the sleeping bag, so it condenses and freezes around the outside of the hood and the mummy rim. However, sometimes the tip of my nose gets cold and stingy. And it wakes me up. I'm wondering if moleskin or first aid tape on my nose would help. I know that ski instructors and yachtsmen use heavy SPF facewax, so I wonder if that would be a good idea. Any advice?
Randun
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Thank you so much for the tip. I will check them out.
Randun
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Having a cold nose is the worst!
I always joke with my friend that crosheys that she should make us nose cones for camping
danfromsyr
Adventurer
I have an all in one Diesel heater (has a carry handle and a contained 0.5l fuel tank.
have an exhaust extension made from 3/4in conduit and use the 3in duct to connect to the upper tent.
it has a key fob remote, so fire it up when the chill gets to me,
$120 shipped. and some have a wireless thermostatic remote.
carry it in a tote that I cover it with to protect from the elements when it's resting outside.
I don't enjoy being cold/wet and the Buddy heaters increase the condensation issue too much.
have an exhaust extension made from 3/4in conduit and use the 3in duct to connect to the upper tent.
it has a key fob remote, so fire it up when the chill gets to me,
$120 shipped. and some have a wireless thermostatic remote.
carry it in a tote that I cover it with to protect from the elements when it's resting outside.
I don't enjoy being cold/wet and the Buddy heaters increase the condensation issue too much.
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4000lbsOfGoat
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It might sound like overkill but I have learned that a CPAP is the ultimate solution to this problem. I've got heated air being pumped directly into my nose from the outside so I can *completely* bury myself in the covers if need be. No cold nose or cheeks! Us folks forced to rely on a machine for sleeping need to get some kind of advantage!
On a more serious note, I'd give another vote for dialing in the sleeping bag situation. I don't sleep in a tent these days but when I did I used a relatively lightweight sleeping bag supplemented by a Thermolite Reactor from Sea to Summit. This very thin liner that goes inside the sleeping bag makes a huge difference in warmth. The disadvantage is that it's basically a giant tube that you have to slide your way in and out of.