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Cold Weather Camping Guide
Cold weather camping can be a lot of fun as long as you can stay warm. Whether you are backpacking, car camping, or overlanding, there are a few things that you can do to keep warm during the coldest nights of winter camping.
1) Eat a Hot Meal and Pack a Midnight Snack
Try to eat a hot meal right before you go to bed. Your body needs fuel to generate heat when cold weather camping. Keep a snack handy so that you can replenish your fuel supply and make it to the morning.
2) Go to Bed Warm
A cold sleeping bag will rob some of your heat. Your bag isn’t going to generate heat, rather it will retain the heat you put into it. Do some jumping jacks or other exercises before you get into your bag. If you get cold in the middle of the night, you can do sit-ups, push-ups, or other exercises inside of your sleeping bag.
3) Don’t Sleep Directly on the Ground
Get some insulation between you and the ground when cold weather camping. A sleeping pad will prevent the ground from sucking all of the heat out of you.
4) Radiant Heat
Fill a water bottle with hot liquid and place it at the bottom of your sleeping bag. Make sure the container is suitable to hold hot liquids and never use boiling hot liquids. You should periodically check the lid for tightness because as the liquid cools, the lid can leak. You can also place a hand warmer in your socks, gloves, between your thighs, or under your armpits for extra warmth.
5) Wear the Right Kind of Clothing
When you’re cold weather camping or over landing, you should avoid cotton clothing. Cotton holds in moisture that will make your winter camping trip miserable. Wear base layers and insulation that are made from polypropylene, wool, fleece, or other synthetics. Pack a pair of heavy socks specifically for sleeping in. Do not wear the same socks that you wore all day long. You can wear a hat, neck warmer, or gloves to bed. Flip your damp socks and gloves inside out and stuff them down your sleeping bag. Your body heat will help dry them out by morning.
6) Use Your Extra Clothes for Added Insulation
Stuff tomorrow’s clothes in your sleeping bag for more insulation and to preheat them for the morning. You can drape your rain jacket overtop of your sleeping bag to help trap the heat in. Be careful not to overstuff or flatten you sleeping bag with too many clothes, this will prevent loft.
7) Bladder Check
Use the bathroom before you get into bed. There is nothing worse than getting out of a warm sleeping bag to use the toilet. Keep a pee bottle close and make sure it feels differently than your drinking bottle. That way when your fumbling around in the dark you don’t grab the wrong bottle. Ladies should consider a Shewee or similar device. You can place your full bottle in the bottom of your sleeping bag for a little extra warmth.
8) Ventilation
Don’t exhale into your sleeping bag. Crack open a window or vent to prevent condensation from forming.
Bonus Tip: Stay Warm in one of our Expedition Trailers or Vehicles!
Expedition Trailers
Our rugged NutHouse Expedition Trailers are built to carry all your gear on all your adventures. Take more of your gear with you and have more fun when you get there! NutHouse Industries expedition trailers offer the best in all aluminum construction.Our Expedition Trailer Packages
- Peanut – Small in size but mighty in features – modular design. All aluminum small expedition style trailer with Roof Top Tent (RTT) and modules of your choice. Feature packed with all the options you can dream of. Available in a DYI / empty shell that is ready for your modules. Learn more about the Peanut or Configure your Peanut Multisport Expedition Trailer Now >
- Hickory – The Hickory is the perfect off road trailer. Built from the ground up, this is one tough nut! The 4’x7′ all aluminum Hickory expedition trailer sits on top of 37″ tires and is supported by Timbren Axle-less suspensions. Add a Roof Top Tent and you’ll be ready to hit the trails. Also available as a DIY chassis. Learn more about the Hickory or Configure your Hickory Expedition Trailer Now
- Beachnut – The Beachnut is a tent trailer platform. It was designed to work with most Trailer style Tents. Made from our own custom extrusions, this all aluminum trailer will last a lifetime. The main box is 4ft wide, 7ft long, and 18″ft tall. The trailer and tent weighs in at 900lbs. Learn more about the Beachnut or Configure your Beachnut Expedition Trailer Now
- Hazelnut – All Aluminum Tear Drop with modules of your choice. Also available as a DIY chassis.
- Acorn – The Acorn HD Expedition Trailer is latest entry into the expedition camping trailer with car hauler category. It is constructed of 100% aluminum for a light weight trailer and a lifetime of service. Learn more about the Acorn or Configure your Acorn Expedition Trailer Now >
- Walnut – Gooseneck with deck over the nose and rooftop tent – modular design.
- Mixed Nuts Jr. – All aluminum Living Quarters module that is similar to a truck camper. The Mixed Nuts Jr. is totally self contained and fits on a custom truck bed – removable with wireless remote jacks. Lengths from 8.5′ to 12′ plus the sleeping area over the cab of the truck. Custom plans available along with the truck bed of your dreams for work and play.
- Mixed Nuts – All Aluminum heavy duty deckover trailer with large living quarters modules fully self-contained, removable camping module. From 8.5′ to 16′ of finished floor plus 8′ over the gooseneck for the sleeping area. Module removable with wireless remote jacks to make the trailer available for work duty or over duties. Trailer lengths of 40 feet plus, available custom floor plans and several loading options for vehicles. Full customizable modular design. Learn More…
- Macadamia – Our biggest nut is top of the line in style and size. Full enclosed car hauler. Up to 40′ plus lengths available, 12′ to 16′ living quarters and custom floor plans available. Unlimited options.
Expedition Trailer Packages Brochure.pdf
Smart Modular Designs
Why tie yourself down to just one expedition trailer or just one design? Our smart modular expedition trailer designs allow you to add or swap modules to meet your unique needs – now and down the road.
Some of our available modules:
- Camper Packages and Roof Top Tents
- Power Packages – 12V, 110/120V, Solar, Battery, Charger and Generator Packages, LED and Lighting Packages
- Cooler and Refrigerator Packages
- Kitchen Packages – Cooktops, Grills, Smokers, Cutting Boards, Serving Stations
- Storage – Drawers, Boxes and Combination Storage
- Water – Tanks, Showers, Hot Water and Water Purification Systems
- Holding Tanks, Toilets and Privacy Tents
- Custom Lighting, LED and Audio Packages
- Air Compressors, Air Bags and Air Tanks
- Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
- Fuel Tanks and Compartments
- Bike, Toy and Tool Carriers
- Motorcycle and ATV Packages
- Custom Wheel and Tire Package
- Custom and Heavy Duty Suspension Packages
- 2″ Receiver – Accessory and Recovery Packages
- Roof Rack System with Multifit Track
- Custom Tongue, Nose, Side and Tail Boxes and Packages
- Toolboxes and Equipment Storage, Made to Order Storage
- Custom Precision Fit Boxes to protect your gear
- A/C and Heater Packages
- Meat and Game Storage
- Angler and Hunter Packages
- Medical Packages
- Tailgate Packages
- Awning Packages and Roof Extensions
High Strength Components & Heavy Wall Aluminum Extrusions
- Industry leading high strength extrusions and components
- Stronger and longer lasting
- Takes a beating and always rust free
Quality Aluminum Panels
- Keep it slick with our smooth wall panels
- Go rugged with our diamond plate panels
- Custom colors and finishes available
Waterproof Aluminum Box Construction
- Go ahead. Cross those creeks and get a little wet!
- We’ll keep your gear high and dry.
- Reliable welded aluminum construction and gaskets
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