Remote Winter Camping in a Polar Vortex
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 11. 09. 2024
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Bold choice of shelter in those temps.
Hot tent weather!
Nice gear. đ
The colder the better
Let me know when you do skoki loop next đ«Ą
Way cold Dude!
I see a polar expedition in your future Jason...
Nice video on expert winter camping in extreme cold. (ONE ski pole?? Aaaarrrggghhh!) Nice Dyneema tent. i have one in a Tarptent double wall Notc hLi solo tent. But for winter i prefer my Tarptent Moment DW (Double Wall solo tent B/C it's made for winter.
It's Dec.10, 2023 here in 'Vegas and as I write this I'mlooking at my .30 F. Eddie Bauer First Ascent down parka and down pants.
I can extend the range of my -20 F, down LL Bean down mummy bag with a light down jacket or fleece mid layers. Tents are usually 10 F. warmer when closed up.
Snowshoes with crampons and two ski poles maybe a better choice here.
I had two poles (I use one as a tripod). Snowshoes are sometimes better but way slower. It would have likely taken me 2-3x as long to get to that spot.
Food for thought. I know you like to stay as light as possible, so not really looking to add more gear . But , are definitely for the idea of efficiency. My idea , since you're not sleeping and have proper ventilation, could use the stove when melting water , inside the tent to catch radiating heat. Also could maybe think of a way where the reflective shield could be used to redirect and heat the pot up more effectively?
Just a thought!
Ps. I like the gear videos for exposure for things that I didn't know existed but seeing the proof like this is thrilling ! Stay safe
Thanks for the great vids! They are inspiring... What cook stove is that? Looks like msr?
U ever try a sheepfur jacket ?
Your crazy đł
You're off your rocker brother! Canadians are built different that's all there is to say about that!
An igloo is much safer when temp drops that much.
This is now relating to the US
Humidity does not play much of a role for temps below about 10C. Because while relative humidity may be higher, the absolute amount of water that air can hold is much smaller, to the point where it cannot meaningfully contribute to heat loss.
nice you didnt edit out the fall
GOATed
How do you like those decathlon skis? I noticed youâve switched between an expensive alpine touring setup and these.
-40 is the coldest iâve camped and snowshoed
That is the max I was able to deal with
Damn, I was expecting a proper hot tent, not some skinny little trekking pole tent! o.O
The phrase âyou are a better man than Iâ comes to mind here. I would be saying the F word every 6 seconds but then again Iâm from Florida!
Wait a minute!! Back up, how slick was that way to detach your snow anchors!!??! I've been digging mine up this whole time and I can just unclip and pull? Amazing!
It's one of my favorite winter hacks!
I came here to say the same thing! Lol
I'd hate to have to wake up and pee in the middle of the night with those temps!
I used to think you were smart! I can see testing gear at very low temps in your back yard or close to your car, but isolate yourself in those temperatures ?!?
This is the first time I remember seeing you with a Superstrand jacket. Is there a review coming or did I miss it already?
I saw the forecast and the first thing i thought was Justin will be out đȘ. Great how you showed you fall getting the wood for anchors. Thatâs real life - it doesnât all go smoothly every time đđ
Hey! When I was your age I use to winter camp! Sometimes on top of mountains. Iâm glad your really doing it.
Funny ur final words with your giant pee mark in the snow, keepin it real lol
Wjat is that pump action fuel bottle he is using??? Ive never seen that before.
Wow, I am impressed! That is another level there.
Stunning scenery, and with the right kit you can always be warm. đđ»đ„
I'm just curious; Why do this?
I live in Utah but I have no interest in winter backpacking
DUDE!!!! This. Is. Awesome!!!! Abso-f'n-lutely crazy, but awesome! Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you, Justin! Best to you!
Propane gives off moisture when burning. That may have skewed the reading a bit. -28c wind chill last January was the coldest experience for me on the east coast. We do have a constant higher moisture level here which adds to the experience. Great video and info as always. Be safe out there!
-40 C. = -40 F. What a coinky- dink!
So cold itâs hilarious great content .
-40 Celsius? đ„¶
Edit...I just check this crazy conversation mechanism and it's exactly the same -40F equals -40C so it's cold af đ§
That was an awesome video. -40 that's insane. Been -27 in my hammock and that was cold enough for me. Your videos are very well produced and your gear is really good. Take care and looking forward to your next adventure, Al
Much respect Justin! That is COLD! đ„¶
Love it man! This storm is just hitting us in Ohio today, wind is brutal! I'm planning on a short hike tonight to test some stuff in the wind chill!
Iâm near Toledo and might venture out in a bit to do the same thing. Dialing in my layersđł
damn was it the aliens in ohio there?
only in ohio
How low would you go with the Polar Ranger on its own? Do you think the -4F comfort rating is accurate? I just got one and I'm curious!
Great intro
Great stuff, Justin. Thanks for getting out there!
Just another day for Justin. I live in Nice i know all about humidity but we never get snow but temps feel cooler in winter then what they say. I lived in new England too so I know all about cold.
Damn justin, good idea with the news videos added! You are definitely a a big inspiration when it comes to editing and producing trip and review videos!
Wow what a camp. Well done getting out in such challenging conditions. No wonder you used the heater and hand warmers. I imagine it was tough!
Wow, crazy. Congratulations on not freezing to death.
Damn that view of the mountains at 12:00. Incredible.
JMoney Gangster! You are a BEAST for doing these super cold camps. Teachable moment at 1:26- - where was your Garmin when you had the little slip and fall? If this had happened much further from camp and you broke a leg or snapped an ankle, that could be disastrous. Always keep the emergency comm device on your person, just in case.
PS, absolutely loved the outro footage!! Hike on, stay safe, Merry Christmas.
Good point! My InReach was in my jacket (keeping it and all my electronics warm). I'm lucky though in that, if it wasn't, I could have still triggered the SOS from my watch.
@@JustinOutdoors of course it was. Youâre a true professional and I applaud your diligence. I wasnât doubting you, just wanted to hopefully help others see the importance. Love your channel buddy!!
Impressive! Great to see how you constantly battle cold weather camping.
I would have done it with bringing a sled. Added some wood and used nature materials to keep a constant fiređ I would also dug down a bit more. So therefor I was really impressed when you showed me your way of doing itđ tip my hat
Man, always love your videos! I'm a California guy, so temps tike these are simply hard to find, ha! I find myself drawn to your videos because, if it works in winter for Justin, it's certainly gonna work for me in southern CA! You've definitely put the Canadian Rockies on my bucket-list though...Such a beautiful area and an empowering experience to know you can survive and thrive in some of the toughest conditions mother nature can throw at us:). Merry Christmas to you and yours, and thanks again for the great videos!
Great videosđ Keep up the good work!
You can see it's pretty cold at 9:47 from the shimering frost on the tent walls. Everytime I see those, I can't help but re-live vivid memories of obscenely cold mornings, -30C.
I really applaud your courage. I had days off last week. and plan to go for winter camping like yours. After I packed and start travel I cancelled it right away. Where I live in grande prairie,ab. I felt too cold to camping out. But I am glad to see you made it safe. Peace out man.âïž you did really good job with this terrible temperature.
Very impressive Justin. Great job! Iâve only experienced -40C ~3 times in my lifetime (meaning, a true -40, not windchill quoting) and that is some serious cold. Camping in that is an accomplishment!
My big curiosity is how the hell do you keep the camera battery from draining in seconds with those temps?!
I filmed with my phone and kept it in my jacket between shots. It still died much much quicker.
@@JustinOutdoors Yeah filming at those temps, you'll want to keep it juiced up with an extra battery pack inside an insulated sleeve with a handwarmer đ
Hey Justin! I donât think the humidity is to blame for why this trip felt so much colder for you. Cold air, especially below -30, holds so little water that even at 100% humidity thereâs not enough moisture in the air to have a meaningful impact on heat transfer.
At -30°C, the amount of water in the air at 100% humidity is 0.3 g/kg of air, compared to 15 g/kg at 20°C.
Perhaps the reason it felt so much colder could be due to higher winds, a less sheltered campsite, or more clouds so less sunlight?
How much water is in the air at 100% humidity at 20 C feels a bit irrelevant in the context of cold, no? đ -40C compared to -20C and 0C would be more interesting.
Glad you mentioned the humidity. It makes a huge difference. Just like how when I lived in Florida people would say itâs not the heat itâs a humidity, and it works the same way in the cold. Totally sucks right into your clothes soak into your sleeping gear eventually you just canât hardly get warm. I saw how quick you were breaking down camp stuff in your sack could definitely tell it was one of those nights.
awesome vid + great editing!
I'm all for winter backpacking, but don't think I could handle that. Impressive. That view, though.
Epic fall, Justin!! Of course youâre out in the crazy cold making the rest of us look like weenies đ. Itâs below freezing in Louisiana so we are hunkered down indoors. Lolâ€
Courage or crazy, that is up to you. Checked out pricing on some of your equipment and that makes for a terribly expensive outing. Have fun!
Crazy cold! Keep the cold content coming!
I lol'ed:) sorryđ
Iâm very impressed with your ability to camp in the extreme cold. But does not look like much fun. Iâll stick to warm weather camping ha ha stay warm
CRAZY !! But Amazing, good on Ya Justin.
When u fell I laughed so hard, but you know why? Cause that is so me! đđđ
I love your videos!
Better than me!! for me the fun ends at 10F. I love a good winter hike and camp but single digits just hit different
Ok i'm not not even 1/4 through this and i gotta say you are one brave bugger (maybe even a tad crazy đ€Ł) . Makes me wonder if it might be worth you trying a hot tent setup. Man i can feel the cold from here. đ„¶đ„¶ I takes me hat off to ya.
1:26 Jep, been there, done that. I exactly know how it feels.
You amaze me
These are my fav type of your videos, adventure on amigo đ
Good thing you didn't get a stick in the eye when you fell! đČ nice recovery tho!
I think at temps like that I'd much rather have a hot tent. đ
I'm sure you know but if you have water that isn't frozen it's faster to boil some of that and slowly add snow rather then pack it in the pot right off the bat.
Strong work going out in such cold weather though and smart bringing the heater đ
Yeah burnt snow just tastes weird.
Hunker down without a proper cite. đ€Ł Stay warm my friend.
It's a Canadian thing! Steve is a legend though
Humidity makes all the difference, remember leaving Fairbanks in the winter at -50F headed to Kodiak in the low 40âs, close to 100 degrees warmer and it was harder to feel warm.
ill take the negative eleventeen it is here in colorado any damn day over july weather. hate the heat
How did you get footage of me trying to use skis at 1 min 28!!!!!
Great channel, looking forward to your adventures in 2023.
Awesome stuff. Crazy to think about backpacking in those temps. Loved how you laughed when you fell and that you brought the propane heater and explained it. Glad you were safe!
what hat are you using?:D
So jealous, I am visiting my non hiking family and couldn't go out in this storm. And I just got my new TarpTent Dipole Li, would have been nice to test it out. That looked fun!
Youâre a superhuman dude!đź
Nice. Where I live we never have that kind of temperatures, but I would like to experience extreme cold someday. My lowest camping experience was somwhere close to -20C. Too bad that I'm a very cold sleeper and my feet get cold so easily.
Down booties are awesome for cold feet! I gave a pair of Outdoor Vitals and wonder how I ever loved without them. Of course I've never been camping at -40 like Justin!
@@musingwithreba9667 I said that I will give the down booties a chance, because having cold feet all the time is my biggest problem in the winter. I might have a circulation problem, because I have cold feet even in my house, when the temperature is around 20C.
Are you getting a burnt taste in your water? Buck up and get a full tarp for your tent you will be more comfortable. Good video.
Another awesome video, thank you. What is the little snow shovel you're using?
Son of a gun! that's just gotta hurt! I felt that fall you took. Yikes. I've done a minus twenty. That was cold enough.
It was like falling on a pillow!
@@JustinOutdoors Whew! One would hope...
lol make a one man teepee big enough for a fire. then put in the bush!
Any idea if the ski snowshoes are available in the United States? Seem to only see them in the UK.
Looks cold as hell.
There's a little Korean heater that runs on the long butane canisters. I tried using it at -5 F and it decided to shoot flames all in my hot tent. Yours looks better but for that weight I'd probably opt for the wood stove and a tipi hot tent
That may be due to the boiling temps of the fuel in the cannister. Propane has a boiling point of -42C, so it will still work as a fuel source up until that point.
@@JustinOutdoors yeah ideally someone would design a lightweight butane catalytic heater with a preheater line such as the FireMaple stove that just sips gas. You don't need much heat to drastically improve the temperature
Butane not effective bellow freezing point
@@raymondsenecal8943 true that's why there's a preheater line for winter stoves. It would be great if that existed for a heater because the canisters are more portable.
What was the gas cooker and bottle you used? Also what was the mini pump that you used?
Awesome stuff! I donât think I ever heard you mention footwear ⊠what kind of boots do you typically wear when it gets super cold?
Salomon Toundra
Pretty damn cold. Too cold for me. Did -15°C and didnât much care for it. Man, @-40°C and colder, that propane is just liquid. I guess the propane still had some residual heat. Youâll have to do a hot tent night at these temps. I think that would be more comfortable. Iâd like to get outfitted with a hot tent. I might be able to handle colder temps then.
It wasn't as cold as they were calling for
Do you worry about bears? Have protection or deterrent? Great video well shot and produced Iâve been an upstairs apartment not close to camping at all but during this time it got down to 5°F with the windchill of minus 6° windchill in the north eastern United States. I have tried gear from my balcony. Really like minimalist Gore-Tex bivy with a good pad and ECW bag like your tent set up nice and lightweight but effective.
Question: how do you prevent your center pole for your tarp from post-holing in the snow?
I use snow baskets for the poles. After stomping out the tent pad, they don't sink in much.
@@JustinOutdoors thanks for the reply! Excited to try it with my Tarptent in a couple weeks!
I like winter camping BUT is it actually fun at all if its THAT cold? Or is just like a mental/physical challenge more than anything else? Cheers & Merry Christmas to you and Steph from Colorado!
I find challenges fun! haha
@@JustinOutdoorsagreed :)