Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Where to buy a Hot tent? Anyone have one for sale?
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billconner |
roll up sled Or two or them spliced? Maybe a carpet runner or mat? Clear vinyl runner Seems like the bottom needs protection from rocks and stuff. Not sure they would not break over a hill or log. |
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Papinator |
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JCizzler |
Any advice in keeping a dog warm? I used a blue cell foam pad and a summer sleeping bag for my G.Shepherd to lay on. I know she has a double coat but I remember her looking uncomfortable sleeping in 20 degree weather. She is an indoor dog. Would two layers of cell foam pad work for extra insulation? Or is there a better alternative? |
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billconner |
Sure wish I could afford the $1500 for a tent and stove.... |
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awbrown |
quote JCizzler: "Hmm, I think I will cold camp again! 1000 dollars for a tent (or even 700) I may use once a year does not seem worth it. |
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NotLight |
quote billconner: "I don't know how far you are travelling in, but I saw one winter group that laid 2' X 8' pce of styrofoam (extruded styrene for the purist) and set tent on top. 3 pieces is just right for a timberline 4." I've been pondering a way to use a stack of 2x8' xps foam as a sled that then doubles as part of a shelter. Strong enough? flammability...? haven't figured if it would make sense yet. |
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JCizzler |
I did use an inflatable air bed in the past, but that is broken now =[ |
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butthead |
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awbrown |
quote Joseph16: "Lately iv been wondering the same. this helps. What do you do for a floor (i wish not to cut tree branches for such a temporary adventure)? In fact I know cutting tree branches is against the law in the bwca...." In untrod areas with little people pressure the traditional floor of a hot tent would be spruce branches. You are correct that it is not legal to use this method in the BWCA, nor would it be appropriate in any highly used area. In this type of areas there are a number of choices. In fact, there is no set rules. Any number of choices. Many use tarps, some use tyvek. Others use closed cell foam mats (cheap blue sleeping mats), or the inter locking kids play mats. Wool blankets. Just about anything you can think of is appropriate. Snowtrekker tents, the manufacturer of the most popular hot tents, sells a heavy duty truckers type of tarp as a floor mat for use in their tents. |
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butthead |
Don't need to spend that much, Davis Tent. Others are out there, and consider used. I purchased a 10x12 Laacke Joys Wildwood Canvas Tent several years ago for $300, butthead |
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JCizzler |
I've cold camped before with my dog and it was fine, but the lows were not below 20 degrees. I'm a little worried about my dog sleeping in lower temps., thus the desire for a hot tent setup. Thanks |
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billconner |
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Joseph16 |
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OBX2Kayak |
Search "hot tent" |
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OldFingers57 |
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