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Winter Camping and Backpacking Guide

thriftyoutdoorsman.com
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winter camping and backpacking guide - thrifty outdoors man

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winter camping and backpacking guide

2016

by tom brown | nov 11

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cooking in weather

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drinking water

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winter camping tent

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winter hazards

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how to build a fire

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how to find food in winter

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it might be difficult surviving in winter conditions if you out

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gaiters - gaiters are essential in deep snow; keeping the wet and out of your pants and boots. if you use gaiters

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goggles and sunglasses. the sunshine is possibly even stronger when it is reflecting off of the snow. and bitter winds be painful on the eyes

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sleeping pads. when sleeping on the snow

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sleeping liner. a liner is an extra layer of warmth that you add to your sleeping and provides an additional 8 to 15 degrees of warmth

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sun protection. sunglasses

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fire. butane lighter

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repair kit and tools. knives

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nutrition. add extra food ). food is preferred to save weight and usually needs water

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hydration. add extra 2 liters of water )

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cooking in weather

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here is a great review on a cold-weather proven canister stove. you could also use a liquid fuel stove

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diy super cat alcohol stove

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drinking water

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tip: avoid caffeine and alcohol. alcohol increases blood flow and caffeine restricts blood flow; one cooling your core and one cooling your extremities

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if you run out of ideas check out mountain house and valley food storage

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here is a list of simple minute recipes. i also really love this list of mres that you can prepare beforehand and bring

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using sled dogs

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natural protection from the wind

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spot that looks like the sun will rise on it in the morning

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look

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winter camping tent

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dome shape so that the snow fall off of it

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extra guy lines to help

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more solid fabric

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eat a and high fat meal before sleep. your body will have to work longer to break it down

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keeping your sleeping gear at all costs. and out any moisture that has accumulated each day

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winter hazards

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there are a variety of hazards that you could face if camping and backpacking in the winter. to ensure that you aren't stranded alone

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if ice and snow are melting

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avalanches. learn avalanches. where they occur. when they occur. what to do if you find yourself in trouble. here are tips on surviving an avalanche

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there are tips to surviving some of the emergencies that you might face when going out on a weather adventure

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how to build a fire

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there are many ways to build a fire. here is a great guide on how to build a fire in the

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it up. a butane lighter that creates a flame might be the best choice. and sparking steel

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how to find food in winter

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hopefully you have all the food that you need in your pack

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food is essential

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these are two things that you don't want to mess with. and you won't have to

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you might not feel thirsty if the sun isn't hiding and it's out. dehydration increases your chances of hypothermia

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home

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camping

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hiking

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survival

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rv camping

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contact

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select page

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navigation

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essential clothing

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essential gear

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menu planning

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recipes

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navigation

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transportation

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picking a campsite

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keeping your body warm

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frostbite and hypothermia

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hypoglecemia

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conclusion

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check the weather forecast frequently.the noaa website provides forecasts

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have a checklist of everything you need . check it twice

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source: lifesupportusg.com

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there are a zillion options out there as far as brands

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essential clothing

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source: lifehacker.com

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check price on amazon

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check price on amazon

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check price on amazon

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check price on amazon

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check price on amazon

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essential gear

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snowshoes. these items help traverse slopes

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navigation. topographic map and maps in waterproof container

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insulation. hat

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illumination. headlamp

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first-aid supplies

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emergency shelter. tarp

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check price on amazon

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if you do cook in your tent

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creative diy lightweight backpacking/camping stoves

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source: www.luxeoutdoor.com

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source: jwbasecamp.com

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less urine output

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lack of perspiration

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headache

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blurry vision

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menu planning

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check out the guide below to find the best hiking/backpacking foods

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recipes

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source: the yummy life

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source: foodnetwork.com

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preparation is key

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navigation

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if you get lost

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don't pani stay calm and assess the situation

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check your map and any other navigation tool that you have. look around you

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stay together

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make yourself easy to find in as many ways as possible

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transportation

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snowshoeing

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source: www.backcountry.com

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splitboarding

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it's finally time to set up camp. there are things to consider to keep you safe in the night

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picking a campsite

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limbs falling on you

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look

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check price on amazon

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storing wet items

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keeping your body warm

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come

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source: thermarestblog.com

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safety is always an important aspect of any adventure

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hidden paths. when there is snowfall it be difficult to navigate your way around. be familiar

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grab kindling

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bring tinder

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build a teepee

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check price on amazon

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learn how to set traps and snares to catch animals

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frostbite and hypothermia

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frostbite is an injury to the tissues due to extreme ; usually it affects the appendages

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wear wool instead of cotton

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watch the forecast. if you start to feel like you are getting tired and losing energy

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watch your extremities

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hypoglecemia