Re: Coldest temperature you've ever camped in?

I started out winter camping in the east, reading Harry Roberts' great book on the subject. His make due with what you already have made for too much weight looking back, but a great way to get there and see if you like it.

In my present N. Colorado S. Wyoming treks, temps often reach -10, -20. I don't have the equipment to go much more than about -25, but it's just a matter of getting a good night's sleep.

In the west, things warm up greatly come dawn if you've picked good weather. And brisk hiking in temps of 5-20 deg. is much easier than anyone who hasn't done it would guess.

My very few tips --- (I'm more a 3-season guy)

1. wide mouth containers only for water. Rig up a GOOD pot cozy wrap around it. (my first sloppy efforts did not work that well)

2. A white gas stove or gravity feed isobutane stove.

3. I love vapor barrier liners or a VB shirt in my bag.

4. Flashlights, unless always kept warm should take Lithuim or Lithium rechargables. Forget the rest.

5. I'm not skilled at rigging of natural ground insulation, I take a good high R value pad or combination.