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i'm planning on going camping for the very first time in high altitudes in high latitudes. Is there a way to prevent my tent from losing heat? Can I insulate the tent on my own?
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No, you can't actually "insulate" a tent but you can do some things that can make it more livable in severe weather. It should be a tent designed for winter conditions, with a frame that will withstand snow and wind loads without collapsing or depressing the fly so it hits the tent walls. The fly should fit tightly and reach down as close to the ground as possible to reduce air circulation between it and the walls. If you pitch it in snow, bank the fly into the snow. If you can, pitch it where it is out of the wind, behind a bank of trees or a cliff, but not under trees as they can dump dangerous loads of snow on the tent. The main entrance should face away from the wind direction. You also need to make sure there is some ventilation to reduce the condensation of moisture from your breath and perspiration on the cold tent walls. Moisture in your clothes or bedding can be deadly in severe weather, so keeping them dry is a priority. You should cover the floor with closed cell foam pads like Ensolite at least 1/2 inch thick -- you will probably want something a little thicker on top of that to sleep on. Get a bivouac sack (a breathable nylon or Goretex shell) to put over your sleeping bag to add warmth and keep it dryer -- a lightweight polartech fleece bag liner helps you feel cozier and can be used as a wrap when you are in the tent or around camp.
If you are going to be camping for an extended time in a remote location, you would be more comfortable in an outfitter's type canvas wall tent, possibly with a small woodstove and chimney, than a small backpacking tent. Better yet, a traditional canvas teepee like the Plains Indians used. You can even burn a fire inside a teepee, something you could never do in a nylon tent.
I've noticed you have been posting a series of questions on here that indicate that you are extremely naive about camping at all, let alone attempting to survive in a remote location for any period of time. You really need some training and experience before you attempt this "mountain man" escapade or you are either going to be giving it up after a few days due to extreme discomfort or even killed due to being totally clueless. Getting a few "tips" from Yahoo Answers isn't going to cut it. It sounds as if you have not even camped out in fair weather. I would suggest registering for an Outward Bound or National Outdoor Leadership School course to get first-hand instruction and practice in living beyond civilization. I don't think you have the slightest idea what you are in for.
No, you can't actually "insulate" a tent but you can do some things that can make it more livable in severe weather. It should be a tent designed for winter conditions, with a frame that will withstand snow and wind loads without collapsing or depressing the fly so it hits the tent walls. The fly should fit tightly and reach down as close to the ground as possible to reduce air circulation between it and the walls. If you pitch it in snow, bank the fly into the snow. If you can, pitch it where it is out of the wind, behind a bank of trees or a cliff, but not under trees as they can dump dangerous loads of snow on the tent. The main entrance should face away from the wind direction. You also need to make sure there is some ventilation to reduce the condensation of moisture from your breath and perspiration on the cold tent walls. Moisture in your clothes or bedding can be deadly in severe weather, so keeping them dry is a priority. You should cover the floor with closed cell foam pads like Ensolite at least 1/2 inch thick -- you will probably want something a little thicker on top of that to sleep on. Get a bivouac sack (a breathable nylon or Goretex shell) to put over your sleeping bag to add warmth and keep it dryer -- a lightweight polartech fleece bag liner helps you feel cozier and can be used as a wrap when you are in the tent or around camp.
If you are going to be camping for an extended time in a remote location, you would be more comfortable in an outfitter's type canvas wall tent, possibly with a small woodstove and chimney, than a small backpacking tent. Better yet, a traditional canvas teepee like the Plains Indians used. You can even burn a fire inside a teepee, something you could never do in a nylon tent.
I've noticed you have been posting a series of questions on here that indicate that you are extremely naive about camping at all, let alone attempting to survive in a remote location for any period of time. You really need some training and experience before you attempt this "mountain man" escapade or you are either going to be giving it up after a few days due to extreme discomfort or even killed due to being totally clueless. Getting a few "tips" from Yahoo Answers isn't going to cut it. It sounds as if you have not even camped out in fair weather. I would suggest registering for an Outward Bound or National Outdoor Leadership School course to get first-hand instruction and practice in living beyond civilization. I don't think you have the slightest idea what you are in for.
Where can I camp / pitch tents on a cross-country bike tour?
Alex
I'm graduating high school in a few weeks and since I'll be taking an infamous 'gap year' between high school and college, I've been planning on biking across the country â my parents are willing to fund the tour as my graduation gift.
I know that most people do these kinds of tours as part of a group but I have heard of others my same age (~18 years old) who complete this on their own; I think doing the trip solo will be a fulfilling challenge and, not to be cliché, but it will also be good for 'self-discovery'. I'm not oblivious to the dangers of doing this on my own, however.
I don't plan to stay at hotels/motels every night so I am wondering where I might be able to camp. I do plan on using campgrounds, but since they may be hard to find at times (and potentially expensive), are there any alternative locations where I would I be able to set up a tent free and legally?
The side of the highway? The middle of a park? Someone's backyard if I ask for their permission? (Couch-surfing may also be part of my plan). I won't be making campfires or anything, I probably won't even 'pitch' the tent (as in nail it to the ground), I simply plan to sleep in a 1-man backpacking tent for a few hours before hitting the road again.
Being honest with myself, a full coast-to-coast tour might be a little ambitious since my funds may be limited, but at the very least I'd like to be able to make it from my hometown of Seattle, WA to Austin, TX â and then back again.
The camping question is the main thing I'm wondering about (I'm researching all other aspects of the tour as well), but if you can offer any answers or advice at all, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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You should probably check with the various states that you plan to traverse, some allow roadside camping and some do not. As a general rule, roadside rest areas are a viable option, although they may not be the safest place.
You should probably check with the various states that you plan to traverse, some allow roadside camping and some do not. As a general rule, roadside rest areas are a viable option, although they may not be the safest place.
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