What I Pack For Winter Backpacking
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- My winter gear list varies much more than my 3-season list. Though it's influenced by several different factors, in this video I share a closer look at some of the things I like to pack for the colder months and I provide a few cold weather tips.
Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
2:38 - The Big 3 (or Big 4)
13:11 - Clothing & Footwear
23:25 - Other Gear
31:35 - Closure
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I never considered using UV filter for winter use, I like this idea.
@fiskz Thanks! Aside from the Steripen UV, I’ve also had a good experience with Aqua Mira drops down to 15*F. Takes the out the risk of possible damage to a 3-season water filter, and the stress of wondering if it has been compromised out on the trail.
Thank you for the video! It was helpful. I appreciated the depth that you went into with each piece.
@nickbnash I’m happy you found my video helpful and appreciate your time watching it. Thank you!
Nice survey -- thanks! BTW, if you look I to it, I believe you'll find the high R rating of the Xtherm pad is also due to its reflective coating (but it's internal). So, unless the foam on top reduces the crinkley noise that the Xtherm is famous for, the air gap of the Xtherm design might be better on top (I know you can actually feel the radiated heat on your skin) -- while the reflective surface of the foam pad can still reduce conductive losses to the ground. IMO, anyway!
@robertphillips93 Thanks for watching. Yes, that is correct. The Xtherm (and Xlite) will have mylar inside the pad which gives it the R-value that it has along with the potato chip bag sound =). I find the closed cell foam pads to actually do really well in winter and the cold too. I think I remember hearing somewhere years ago that the reason their R-value is so low is due to the testing that is done with the inflatables. It's different testing something that is so dense with the same parameters. The Xtherm pad works really well, but I had been out on a few occasions where I still felt a slight draft with the foam pad under the Xtherm. Though those instances were rare, having the foam closest to me helped address that. Both are great options to have in the winter.
So nicely presented bud 👏👏
@ervinslens Thank you! 🙂
Thank you ❤.
Thanks for watching @Junkorgem!
Very informative. Could elaborate on the pros/cons of tarp in the winter? You got me into tarps, and i have a big 10x8 one. I hear what you say in the video about pitching it with steep angles, like in a triangle. I was thinking of pairing it with my bivy to add a few more degrees of warmth and wind protection. A second unrelated question - for food, are sardines ok for winter hiking in bear territory? Keto diets work for me and I love sardines, but I’m worried the smell would attract bears. but if the bears hibernate in the winter, maybe that wouldn’t be a risk. Any thoughts on sardines and other canned fish for winter hiking? I know the can adds weight, but the high fat content fills me up fast, so I need overall far less weight in food.
Thank you R C. Yes, as mentioned I’ll use a tarp in the winter when appropriate. Other situations a tent may be more beneficial or suitable for the season and location. The pros and cons are pretty similar in winter as the rest of the year. The biggest drawbacks for me would be the amount of time it could take to get setup and a proper pitch in challenging conditions, the exposure in harsh conditions, and the lack of livable space during longer hours in the dark of using a bivy with the tarp. Some benefits for me are the versatility, lighter weight, ventilation, and being able to enjoy my surroundings a bit more. I still prefer tarps overall, but in the winter I like to be a little more flexible when it comes to my shelter. A bivy is great, but it can feel even more confined in the winter for some.
I would err on the side of caution with sardines in heavy bear areas. Only some are deep hibernators (not all). I’ve seen plenty of black bears in the winter on trails since they are not true deep hibernators and can still be seen active if they are hungry and there’s a source of calories. Those cans can add weight to the pack quick too. One of the great things about winter backpacking though is being able to carry things on trail that might not keep well during 3-season. Cheeses come to mind. Olive oil and nuts low carb calorically dense options I like to pack. Of course, dark chocolate too :).
I am definitely interested in the down socks,did you get them over stuffed? I would also like the over booties,turns them into camp shoes. I hike in trail runners so when I get to camp and my feet are cold and wet it really sucks. I normally don’t hike in the winter but because last year was so mild I did. I hiked with my 3 season gear but I brought warmer clothes but that’s it. I need to invest in some winter gear,warmer pad, bag,micro spikes etc. A few times last year I could have definitely used them.
@Teddy-fx6fx No, I didn’t get them overstuffed. They’ve been very warm for me, but I sleep warm in general. Overstuffing can help keep the down in place and retain some loft, but too much can also reduce air circulation and the performance of the down. Something to keep in mind if you go that route. For 3-season, I don’t spend much time in camp so I just wear the same pair of trail runners all day. Though even on 3-season trips with others I wear the same shoes I’m hiking in around camp. For winter, I still wear the same shoes from during the day but I’ll put the socks on at night. They’ve been great. I haven’t tried the down sock covers, but I’ve heard good things. Depending on several factors including the ones I mentioned, I might still be out there with some of my 3-season gear in winter. Some of the things you mention can be very helpful out there.
Do you ever store your water bottle in the snow to keep it from freezing?
How do you sharpen your microspikes?
@kathleen3756 I’ll use a metal file (with a pair of gloves on and something to catch the metal shavings underneath). It takes a little time to get each one, but it’s helped extend the life of my microspikes and provides me with peace of mind out on the trail.
Thank you! I'll give it a try. I have an old pair of microspikes that I call my rock spikes, because they're so worn down. My newer pair are also getting a bit worn, so doing this will extend the life of both pairs. @@matjobin
No tarp? 😢
@whereisthemessiah Not all of the time. It depends on the trip in winter, but I’ll still use it when it’s suitable.